AL-SALAM REIT ANNUAL REPORT 2020

80 AL-SALĀM REIT ENVIRONMENT ENERGY MANAGEMENT The table below shows the energy consumption as at December 2019 versus as at December 2020: TOTAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION (kwh) Property As at December 2019 As at December 2020 % reduction KOMTAR JBCC 16,574,445 10,324,948 38 Menara KOMTAR 3,724,000 3,107,000 17 Pasaraya Komuniti @Mart Kempas 1,073,044 933,162 13 KOMTAR JBCC has carried out cost optimization strategy throughout the year. The strategy involves initiatives to reduce utility expenses by reducing the usage chiller, light, air handling unit (AHU) and fan coil unit (FCU). The reduction in energy consumption also was due to the enforcement of MCO that caused the properties to close operations in March - April 2020. Moving forward, the Manager will strive to enhance their energy conservation initiatives for all other properties to be in line with their sustainability strategy. WATER MANAGEMENT The table below shows the water consumption as at December 2019 versus as at December 2020: TOTALWATER CONSUMPTION (M3) Property As at December 2019 As at December 2020 % reduction KOMTAR JBCC 157,192 87,426 44 Menara KOMTAR 25,780 21,703 16 Pasaraya Komuniti @Mart Kempas 19,461 21,783 (24) There was an increase in water consumption for Pasaraya Komuniti @Mart Kempas in 2020 due to a water meter breakdown that resulted its lower reading in 2019. The Manager monitors the water consumption on a periodical basis and ensures tenants are in line with the Sustainable Strategies. WASTE MANAGEMENT The Manager ensures that the waste generated from the tenant activities and other sources relevant to the operations under the REIT is collected and disposed responsibly in accordance to the stipulated legal requirements. In addition, the Manager ensures that a licensed contractor is appointed to ensure responsible disposals. PEOPLE EMPLOYEE PROFILE The employees of the Manager that assist in managing the REIT consist of qualified individuals with the relevant expertise in the investment practices. The Manager strives for a culture that respects and balances the diversity of our employees to create equal opportunities for all employees regardless of demographic status. As at 31 December 2020, the breakdown of employees is as follows: Entity Management Executive Non-Executive Total DRMSB 8 13 8 29 Entity Male Female Total DRMSB 17 12 29 The Manager of the REIT strives to ensure that the recruitment of employees is based on their skill sets without any preference on gender or age distribution. SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT