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Sustainable Building CertificationsPILLAR 2: PROPERTY PORTFOLIOESR Group LimitedEnvironmental, Social and Governance Report 202451Various business units across the Group set out goals to expand certification across their respective portfolios. ESR ANZ has set a benchmark for all its future developments to achieve a minimum of 4-Star Green Star Buildings rating. As Australia%u2019s leading rating tool for new buildings and major refurbishments, the Green Star Buildings rating sets out building criteria that addresses climate action, resource efficiency and health and well-being. In 2024, ESR ANZ has taken a proactive approach to sustainability by benchmarking its standing assets with the Green Star Performance v2 rating tool from the Green Building Council of Australia (%u201cGBCA%u201d). As one of the first property groups in Australia to use the newly released, future-focused second version of this tool, ESR is leading the way in enhancing the sustainability performance of its portfolio.ESR China also made significant progress in green building transformations, achieving notable results in LEED certification across its portfolio by securing LEED certification for 11 projects, including three park developments that achieved LEED BD+C Silver or higher and eight projects that earned LEED O+M Gold or higher. These certified projects realised a 20% reduction in operating costs through energy and water conservation measures, along with reductions in water usage by 11%, energy consumption by 25% and carbon emissions by 34%. ESR China%u2019s LEED-certified projects, such as the Wujiang Fenh Lake FOHO and Pudong Xie Xin projects (both LEED O+M Platinum certified), have demonstrated the company%u2019s strong focus on reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in building operations.Greenlink, a flagship estate in Melbourne%u2019s South-East region, achieved two 6-Star Green Star Design & As Built v1.3 ratings from the Green Building Council of Australia. The estate includes two key facilities: a 37,100 sqm purpose-built facility for CEVA Logistics and a 31,600 sqm speculative build supporting logistics operators like JAS Worldwide, TW Logistics, and Intercentral Logistics Pty Ltd.Key sustainable features of the development include:%u2022%u0009 797kWofcombinedrooftopsolarpower%u2022%u0009 20ElectricVehiclechargingstations%u2022%u0009 Water-efficientsystemsincludingrainwaterharvestingandefficientbathroomsGreenlink is progressing rapidly and will feature amenities promoting well-being, such as running and walking tracks, an on-site cafe and outdoor recreation spaces. With over 800 metres of direct frontage to Western Port Highway, it offers exceptional connectivity. This development reflects a strong commitment to sustainable, efficient spaces for the logistics industry.CASE STUDYGreenlink %u2014 Sustainable Logistics Hub in Melbourne