Page 32 - Demo

Community InvestmentPILLAR 1: HUMAN CENTRICESR Group LimitedEnvironmental, Social and Governance Report 202431StrengtheningSocial Resilience,Health & Well-beingPromoting Education & UpskillingProtecting the EnvironmentWe work closely with partners and social organisations to support and uplift underprivileged and vulnerable communities e.g., families and/or elderly, as well as improve access to health and wellbeing initiatives.We believe in the social multiplier effect of education and support all programmes/initiatives that advance the cause of education and develop human capital.We collaborate with partners to lead initiatives that promote biodiversity conservation, climate action and environmental awareness.As a responsible corporate citizen, ESR aims to uplift and give back to communities wherever we operate, including through staff volunteerism and contributing to worthy causes.Over the year, the Group collectively clocked over 4,500 volunteer hours to community outreach activities across the various markets where we operate.Aligned with the Group%u2019s ESG 2030 Roadmap goal of launching an ESR Foundation programme, we established a Group Social Impact Committee. This committee is responsible for driving community investment initiatives across the Group, ensuring both global consistency and local relevance. It oversees the implementation of a unified strategy while maintaining a decentralised approach, enabling individual business units to enhance and expand their ongoing local programmes. Additionally, the committee aims to collaborate with international outreach partners to create scalable long-term programmes that can be adapted to meet local needs.To further strengthen our social impact, ESR introduced an Employee Volunteering Leave policy, allowing employees to take up to two days of paid leave annually to participate in volunteer activities supported by ESR. We have also launched the Group%u2019s Social Impact (%u201cSI%u201d) Application, an online platform designed to monitor and measure the impact of community investment initiatives.To ensure a focused and strategic approach, ESR has identified three focus areas for its community investment efforts, indicated in the overview to the left. Through these efforts, supported by substantial volunteer contributions from its employees, ESR continues to uphold its commitment to fostering sustainable long-term impact within the communities it serves. These combined efforts exemplify ESR%u2019s dedication to fostering inclusion, respect and teamwork. By strengthening collaboration across regions, promoting career development and actively supporting communities, the Group continues to create a culture that values connection, engagement and positive impact.