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PILLAR 3: CORPORATE PERFORMANCERisk ManagementESR Group LimitedEnvironmental, Social and Governance Report 202475%u2022%u0009Regulatory Compliance and Anti-corruption: To maintain compliance, we continuously track changes in laws and regulations across the regions where we operate. As a Group, ESR is dedicated to upholding its robust Anti-Bribery and AntiCorruption policies. These policies act as a foundational framework for ESR and its employees, ensuring a thorough understanding of and alignment with applicable legal requirements. Furthermore, they provide legal safeguards in the jurisdictions where we conduct our business activities.ESR%u2019s Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption policies are enforced across our operations in key regions such as Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the United Kingdom. These policies apply not only to all employees within the Group, but also to external parties, including contractors, suppliers, intermediaries, agents, business partners, representatives and consultants. To enhance commercial integrity in our business transactions, it is essential to adhere to the following %u201c4R Rules%u201d:a)Comply with Regulations: Strictly adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.b)Be Reasonable: Exercise sound judgement and reasonableness in all businessdealings.c)Be Responsible: Take individual responsibility for upholding ethical standards and ensuring compliance.d)Keep Books and Records Accurately: Maintain accurate and reliable records of all business transactions.By following these principles, we foster a culture of integrity and promote ethical conduct throughout the Group%u2019s operations.%u2022%u0009Tax Compliance: ESR is committed to complying with tax laws in all jurisdictions where we operate. We actively stay updated on the latest tax developments with the support of our tax consultants. In addition, we perform continuous reviews and assessments to ensure full compliance with applicable tax regulations.