SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT 32 Al-`Aqar Healthcare REIT | Annual Report 2024 A GLIMPSE AT OUR STATEMENT JLG REIT Managers Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Damansara REIT Managers Sdn. Berhad) (“the Manager” or (‘’JRM’’) presents the Al-`Aqar Healthcare REIT (“Al-`Aqar”, “the REIT” or “the Fund”) sustainability statement for the year ending 2024, outlining our activity, disclosures and performance. As the investment community places greater emphasis on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) criteria in their decision-making, Al-`Aqar REIT remains committed to sustainability by employing a comprehensive strategy to meet stakeholder needs while diligently incorporating responsible practices throughout every aspect of our operations. OUR ESG PROGRESS Al-`Aqar is dedicated to transitioning to a low-carbon economy and aligning with global climate goals, including achieving NetZero by 2050. Our commitment to reducing environmental impact focuses on minimising energy consumption and GHG emissions. In FY2024, we strengthened our commitment to harnessing renewable energy. A key initiative in this effort involved granting our primary tenant the approval to implement rooftop solar PV projects across five of our buildings. This strategic decision aligns with our pursuit of green building certification and promotes the adoption of alternative energy sources. In parallel, the REIT has strengthened its climate-related disclosures by evaluating risks and opportunities across short-, medium- and long-term timeframes. To further align with our sustainability goals, we have refined our ESG strategy by establishing specific KPIs with clearly defined timeframes, ensuring measurable progress and accountability. “A key initiative in this effort involved granting our primary tenant the approval to implement rooftop solar PV projects in our pursuit of green building certification.” “…we recorded a total of 934 training hours, reinforcing our commitment to the professional growth and development of our workforce.” Through our climate action initiatives, we proactively assessed energy efficiency improvements to minimise our carbon footprint. We have disclosed Scope 1, Scope 2, and limited Scope 3 GHG emissions, while enhancing our climate-related disclosures by assessing risks and opportunities over the short, medium, and long term Beyond environmental sustainability, we are equally committed to social responsibility. To foster a culture of continuous improvement and support organisational growth, we ensure that all employees undergo performance reviews. Additionally, we recorded a total of 934 training hours, reinforcing our commitment to the professional growth and development of our workforce. Together, these initiatives reflect our holistic approach to sustainability and our resolve to support a more sustainable future. REPORTING SCOPE AND BOUNDARY Our statement encompasses the financial year from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 (“FY2024”). We have included statistical data from the past three years to identify notable trends and provide comparative analysis. The statement discloses our sustainability performance at our headquarters in Petaling Jaya and Johor Bharu. REPORTING FRAMEWORKS AND STANDARDS This sustainability statement has been prepared in line with Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market Listing Requirements (“MMLR”) and Sustainability Reporting Guide (3rd Edition) to ensure comprehensive and consistent reporting. Our climate disclosures are guided by the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) S2, the Global Reporting Initiative (“GRI”) Standards and are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“UN SDGs”). DATA ACCURACY The data in this statement has been reviewed by our internal auditor prior to publication. We continuously work to divulge accurate data and enhance our data collection and analysis processes, thereby strengthening the credibility and reliability of our disclosures. REACH OUT TO US The REIT values the insights and suggestions of our stakeholders, recognising their importance in strengthening the accuracy and reliability of our disclosures. Kindly direct all enquiries and feedback regarding this statement to the contact provided below. Pn. Roziah Abu Bakar Email: roziah.bakar@jlandgroup.com.my
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