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Community InvestmentPILLAR 1: HUMAN CENTRICESR Group LimitedEnvironmental, Social and Governance Report 202435Keeping our Communities CleanIn 2024, ESR Japan organised clean-up activities in the vicinities of Kamiyacho and Amagasaki Distribution Centre. As a founding member of the Forest Environmental Action Council, ESR Japan has participated in Clean Campaigns since 2022. Rallying efforts from tenants and vendors, our employees regularly participate in such clean-up to create a clean, safe and well-run community.Nurturing Biodiversity and Sustainable CommunitiesDemonstrating ESR%u2019s ongoing commitment to biodiversity, beehives were installed at ESR ANZ%u2019s Wacol and Heathwood Logistics Hubs, collectively housing 26 beehives with approximately a million bees which play a vital role in both pollination and ecosystem health.At Wacol Logistics Hub, the 10 hives produced ~200 kilograms of honey since their installation, reflecting strong colony health and productive foraging activity. The honey, bottled with custom ESR branding, will be distributed equally among ESR and seven tenants, fostering engagement and collaboration. Recent infrastructure recommendations, such as painting the enclosure wall and improving ventilation, aim to mitigate heat stress and enhance hive conditions leading into the summer months.At Heathwood Logistics Hub, 16 hives demonstrated similar productivity, with 60 kilograms of honey already harvested this season and an additional 120 kilograms anticipated by year end. Honey from this site will also be distributed equally between ESR and Primary Connect (Woolworths), with co-branded labels celebrating the partnership.Both sites benefit from rich local flora including eucalyptus, melaleuca and acacia species which provide diverse nectar and pollen sources for the bees. These foraging activities enhance biodiversity, support carbon sequestration and contribute to the health of native plant species.PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT