SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT SECTION 3 41 Al-`Aqar Healthcare REIT | Annual Report 2024 ASSESSING OUR MATERIALITY MATTERS EVALUATING OUR MATRIX Guided by Bursa Malaysia’s Sustainability Reporting Guide (3rd edition), our material sustainability matters are those most pertinent to our core business activities and stakeholders’ expectations. In FY2023, we established 13 material matters which inform our decision-making, guide our resource allocation and address risks and opportunities therein. In FY2024, we reviewed our materiality matrix from FY2023 and confirmed its continued relevance to our current business operations. Hence, we have adopted the same matrix for this reporting year. Our top six material matters are maintained as Corporate Governance and Business Ethics, Economic Performance, Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management, Tenant Satisfaction, Occupational Health and Safety and Data Privacy and Cybersecurity. MAPPING OUR KEY MATERIAL MATTERS We have categorised each material matter under its relevant ESG pillar, aligning them with the relevant UN SDGs and stakeholder groups. This framework enhances our understanding of their interdependencies and enables us to develop targeted actions for a more impactful approach. Robust Corporate Governance 1 Corporate Governance and AntiCorruption 3 Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management 6 Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Sustainable Trust Fund 2 Economic Performance 11 Supply Chain Management Strong Social Relationships 4 Tenant Satisfaction 5 Occupational Health and Safety 7 Labour Practices and Standards 9 Diversity and Inclusion 10 Community Enrichment Environmental Stewardship 8 Energy, Emissions and Climate Resilience 12 Water Management 13 Water Consumption 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 9 10 11 8 13 12 Importance to Stakeholder Influence on Business Medium High Very High Medium High Very High Tenants Employees Property/Manager/Service Manager/ Maintenance Manager Service Providers and Suppliers Investors Regulatory Agencies and Statutory Bodies ROBUST CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Material Matters Description Stakeholders UN SDGs Corporate Governance and Anti-Corruption Upholding values, principles, standards and norms that are essential for business sustainability. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management Managing operational, financial and compliance risks to ensure sustainable long-term growth, while adhering to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to business operations. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Prioritising data privacy and cybersecurity to safeguard property and financial information, ensuring trust and mitigating risks associated with digital transactions and communications.
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