AL-SALAM REIT ANNUAL REPORT 2017

AL-SALĀM REIT ANNUAL REPORT 2017 71 We recognise the importance of embedding sustainability values into our business operations to meet the long-term goals of sustainability development. Our sustainability approach has been formulated to strike a balance between financial results, social engagement and VISION MISSION OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE REIT environmental stewardship. Based on our corporate vision and mission statements, we have developed an overarching sustainability strategy for the management of our economic, environmental and social (EES) risks and opportunities. To manage the Fund to be a leading Shariah-compliant and diversified REIT in Malaysia with a substantial asset size. To ensure long term sustainable growth of the Fund in terms of asset growth and stable returns on investment for Unitholders. The Fund also endeavours to address its EES risks that are material to its value chain. Management of risks to maintain an optimum equity or debt funding structure. Managing b usiness activities that involve environmental, economic and social issues to ensure compliance. Investment directly and indirectly, in diversified Shariah- compliant portfolios from authorised investments to provide Unitholders with stable unit distributions to achieve long- term sustainable economic growth. We intend to maximise the Fund’s earnings and meet the expectations of our stakeholders through asset diversification and enhancement initiatives. Specifically, our strategy addresses the following: Transparency and accountability in management of investor and stakeholder relations. Enhancement and optimisation of the Fund performance to achieve a diversified portfolio of real estate that is Shariah-compliant which includes but is not limited to industrial properties, office buildings, shopping malls, college buildings and food and beverage outlets through a variety of investment and business strategies. SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY