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Sustainable Building CertificationsPILLAR 2: PROPERTY PORTFOLIOESR Group LimitedEnvironmental, Social and Governance Report 202450ESR continues to integrate environmental considerations into the design and construction of new developments, as well as the operation of existing assets through planned upgrades and retrofits. Our buildings undergo credible and globally recognised sustainable building certification and rating schemes, which guide us in developing and operating buildings that are climate-resilient, low-carbon, human-centric, more efficient, less pollutive and healthier for our occupants. These certifications provide tangible benefits including higher asset valuations, lower operational costs, additional health & well-being benefits, increased adoption of sustainable building designs and material, and the wider use of energy-efficient plant and equipment. These efforts are part of our goal to manage a global portfolio of best-in-class and sustainable assets.The Group continues to gain recognition both internationally and locally for our environmental stewardship towards sustainable buildings. The table below shows the number of assets in our portfolio that have obtained sustainable building certifications and ratings. For a more comprehensive breakdown, please refer to the ESG Data Summary.Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency (CASBEE)National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS)Green Building Council of Australia Green Star Buildings (Green Star)International WELL Building Institute (WELL)Building & Construction Authority Green Mark(BCA Green Mark)Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)Association for Business Innovation in harmony with Nature and Community (ABINC)Building Energy Labelling System (BELS)BEAM Society Limited (BEAM)51 Assets34 Assets10 Assets19 Assets33 Assets21 Assets1 Asset2 Assets10 Assets23 AssetsAs at the end of 2024, 45.4% of the Group%u2019s portfolio of assets was awarded sustainable building certifications and ratings, representing ~14 million sqm in GFA. We achieved a total of 248 building certifications and ratings across 182 assets, with multiple assets obtaining more than one certification and/or rating across our portfolio.