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Sustainable & Efficient OperationsPILLAR 2: PROPERTY PORTFOLIOESR Group LimitedEnvironmental, Social and Governance Report 202446ESR JapanESR Japan continues to enhance its sustainability efforts with the expansion of its rooftop solar panels programme. A total solar capacity of 32.4 MW was installed on the rooftops of ESR Japan%u2019s assets as at end 2024, with a target to more than double this capacity to over 70 MW by 2026.In 2024, ESR Japan installed 1.49 MW of solar power capacity at Aisai DC. This addition began commercial operation on 1 April 2024, and is part of ESR Japan%u2019s commitment to increase its renewable energy capacity, reduce carbon emissions, and support the transition to a more sustainable energy infrastructure.ESR KoreaESR Korea has taken a significant step towards sustainable energy by partnering with the Korea Development Bank (%u201cKDB%u201d) and Korea Logistics Renewable Energy (%u201cKLRE%u201d) for their maiden project. In 2024, the installation of rooftop solar panels across seven logistics assets under KLRE was successfully completed, totalling 14.1 MW in power capacity. This includes 0.45 MW from existing assets, and a substantial 13.27 MW from KLRE%u2019s new installations. By July 2024, all installations were finalised, with some completed as early as January. These solar panels generated a total of 10,144 MWh of energy in 2024, and when operating for a full year, they are expected to produce 15,000 MWh. This initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing the renewable energy capacity of the logistics sector and contributing to our sustainability goals.ESR IndiaESR India continues to strengthen its commitment to renewable energy by expanding its solar panel installations across its properties. ESR India showed a notable increase in its solar capacity in 2024, with a total installed capacity of 2.8 MW, compared to 1.7 MW in 2023. This represents an approximate 60% increase in solar energy installations yearover-year.In 2024, ESR India installed solar plants across various projects, including ESR R1, ESR Nagpur, ESR Sohna, ESR Uluberia-I, ESR Uluberia-II, ESR Jhajjar and ESR Hyderabad. The most prominent installation occurred at ESR Uluberia-II, where 1,368 kW of solar capacity was added by Amazon, underscoring the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. Additionally, ESR Sohna had the installation of 500 kW, further contributing to ESR India%u2019s overall renewable energy expansion.The progression particularly marks ESR%u2019s commitment in meeting environmental requirements, with a substantial portion of solar panels installed on rooftops of various facilities. For example, the installation at ESR Sohna was tied to the energy consumption needs of Croma, while Amazon%u2019s contribution at ESR Uluberia-II was also significant.ESR Sohna Logistics Park 2Harnessing solar energy through rooftop solar panels on ESR%u2019s New Economy assets in Japan