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Safety, Health & Well-BeingPILLAR 1: HUMAN CENTRICESR Group LimitedEnvironmental, Social and Governance Report 202423As part of its commitment to fostering a strong safety culture, ESR SEA organised an Environment, Health and Safety (%u201cEHS%u201d) campaign themed %u201cReporting Saves Lives%u201d. This campaign emphasised the importance of reporting unsafe acts and conditions through initiatives such as a safety video competition and sharing sessions on public health and mental well-being. To further recognise outstanding safety efforts, 12 Safety Conscious Awards were presented to workforce members across various projects. These initiatives highlight ESR%u2019s dedication to safety leadership and governance, promoting a culture of care and responsibility in health and safety practices across its operations.Health & Well-beingWe are committed to providing a safe workplace and supporting the overall well-being of employees by encouraging a healthy work-life balance. Health and safety are shared responsibilities and employees are actively engaged at all levels to maintain a safe and positive working environment. Policies on health, safety and workplace behaviour are outlined on the Group%u2019s intranet, including the %u201cEmployee Health and Safety%u201d and %u201cNo Violence Workplace%u201d sections under the HR Policy, as well as the %u201cDiscrimination and Harassment%u201d guidelines from the Code of Conduct and Business Ethics. Additionally, local company policies and operating practices addressing health, safety and well-being are implemented to reflect regional contexts. All employees are required to follow these policies and guidelines from the Group Human Resource and Compliance departments and must promptly report any potential hazards to their manager or HR.We recognise that employee health and well-being, including mental health, are essential to organisational success. To support these areas, we provide a comprehensive welfare and benefits programme for all eligible employees, including contract and/or part-time staff. This programme includes health and risk insurance, pension plan obligations or social security contributions and wellness initiatives. Flexible leave schemes are also offered, such as parental leave, family care leave and childcare leave, subject to local regulations. These practices give employees greater flexibility to balance their work with personal and caregiving responsibilities.To foster holistic well-being, our workplaces are designed with employees in mind, featuring recreational facilities, breakout areas, pantries stocked with healthy food options and access to green spaces with nature trails. We also promote health and wellbeing through regular initiatives, such as wellness seminars, sustainability workshops and various fitness programmes. These efforts ensure employees remain healthy, productive and supported in achieving a positive work-life balance.WELL Health-Safety RatingESR has earned recognition for its proactive efforts in promoting awareness of crucial health and safety issues among owners and operators. In South Korea, 32 assets have been awarded the 2024 WELL HealthSafety Rating by the International WELL Building Institute (%u201cIWBI%u201d), covering ~2.8 million sqm of the portfolio (2023: 28 assets with 2.3 million sqm). This prestigious certification involves a thorough thirdparty review process, assessing elements such as cleaning and sanitisation practices, emergency preparedness measures, air and water quality management, stakeholder engagement and communication and innovative approaches.This achievement underscores our dedication to supporting the health and well-being of our tenants. We remain committed to sharing best practices across our regions and continue to focus on securing WELL Health-Safety Rating certifications or similar standards throughout our operations. The Group also ensures that all local health and safety regulations are met and that safety training requirements for our assets are strictly adhered to.2.8millionsqm32assets