54 AL-SALĀM REIT A CURSORY SNAPSHOT OF OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY ANNUAL REPORT 2023 REPORTING APPROACH To prepare our Sustainability Statement, we referenced the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad's Main Market Listing Requirements (“MMLR”) and the Bursa Malaysia Sustainability Reporting Guide (3rd edition). We also integrated the Global Reporting Initiative (“GRI”) Standards, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“UN SDGs”) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”) recommendations. FEEDBACK In our ongoing efforts to continuous improvement, we aspire to enhance our sustainability reporting. We value our stakeholders' participation and welcome any questions, feedback or recommendations. Feedback can be submitted via email contact on our website. ASSURANCE STATEMENT All data presented in our Sustainability Statement has undergone internal sourcing and verification by the Sustainability Management Committee, ensuring transparency. Moving forward, the REIT intends to explore the prospect of obtaining independent assurance for future disclosures, understanding the value of third-party verification in enhancing the credibility of our data. INITIATIVES PAVING OUR PATH FORWARD We are pleased to present this sustainability statement for the financial year ending 31 December 2023, our sixth sustainability statement. This document details the incorporation of Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") principles into our REIT operations, offering a transparent overview of our sustainability endeavours. During fiscal year 2023, Al-Salām REIT made significant progress in our sustainability efforts. We established a Board Sustainability Committee (BSC) to assist in oversight and compliance. Additionally, we formed a Sustainability Management Committee (SMC), led by the CEO, which reports quarterly to the BSC on key sustainability matters. The SMC also evaluates policies, frameworks, and advises the Board on environmental, health, safety, and community relations. Additionally, Al-Salām REIT engaged external consultants to conduct a preliminary assessment for the Green Building Index (“GBI”) certificate application for three key properties: KOMTAR JBCC, Pasaraya Komuniti @Mart Kempas, and Menara KOMTAR, advancing environmental stewardship efforts. Furthermore, this reporting year, we are planning the take-off of the Green Lease Programme to align our operations with eco-friendly practices, incorporating sustainability principles into our leasing agreements and enforcing various green criteria.
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