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PILLAR 3: CORPORATE PERFORMANCECorporate GovernanceESR Group LimitedEnvironmental, Social and Governance Report 202470Corporate Performance (Governance)WhistleblowingOutlines the whistleblowing process, channels, and encourages employees and external third parties who may in confidence raise concerns about possible improprieties and to prevent and deter breach of legal requirements and violations of our corporate policies. All reporting of such matters will be treated fairly and be protected from retaliation.Shareholder CommunicationsArticulates provisions with the objective of ensuring that the shareholders of ESR are provided with ready, equal and timely access to balanced and understandable information about the Group enabling them to exercise their rights in an informed manner and to engage actively with the Group.Enterprise Risk Management FrameworkProvides a holistic and systematic approach for the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of risks, including those connected to the topics covered by our ESG Framework.Conflicts of Interest In Relation to Fund Management & CapitalSets out the principles to manage conflicts of interest in the management of funds to maintain the highest standards of conduct consistent with fiduciary duties to investors.Supplier Code of ConductSets out the standards for suppliers relating to regulatory compliance, business conduct, labour practices, environmental protection, sustainable procurement and health and safety.Responsible InvestmentSets out the framework for the Group on responsible investing within our business and outlines our commitment to responsible investing and the integration of ESG factors into our investment and asset management processes across different asset classes, markets and investment teams.ESG Data Collection and ReviewOutlines review guidelines for data to be reported in our annual ESG report, in compliance with the relevant provisions from HKEX Main Board Listing Rule 13.91 and ESG Reporting Guide, and in accordance with the GRI standards.Information SecurityProvides guidance for the establishment and operation of the information security framework and the construction of the Group%u2019sinformation security management system (ISMS) to ensure the availability, integrity and confidentiality of information which has significant influence on our operations and provide information security assurance to our growing business.Group Crisis ManagementSets out the framework on crisis management as part of the our commitment to ensure business continuity.Social MediaOutlines the boundaries and use of social media platforms or channels for the Group%u2019s communications.Note: Selected policies are made publicly available on ESR%u2019s corporate website at www.esr.com