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Sustainability
Report
Sustainability Report Contents
69 | About This Report | 79 | Embracing the Marketplace |
70 | Board Statement | 82 | Environmental Conservation |
71 | Performance Overview | 85 | TCFD Report |
73 | Sustainability Policy | 92 | Empowering Our People |
75 | Stakeholders | 96 | Enriching Our Communities |
76 | Materiality | 97 | GRI Content Index |
78 | Our ESG Targets | 99 | SASB Index |
and Performance | 100 | TCFD Disclosures |
Contact
We welcome feedback, suggestions and questions from our stakeholders about this report. Please direct any questions or comments to:
Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
JONATHAN KUAH
YTL Starhill Global REIT Management Limited
391B Orchard Road, #24-03 Ngee Ann City
Tower B, Singapore 238874
Phone: +65 6835 8633
Fax: +65 6835 8644
Email: info@ytlstarhill.com
ABOUT THIS REPORT
This is the seventh annual sustainability report by Starhill Global Real Estate Investment Trust (SGREIT). The report covers the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of our operations from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 (FY 2022/23) unless stated otherwise. This report forms part of SGREIT's FY 2022/23 Annual Report.
Reporting Standards
This report has been prepared in accordance with Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited's (SGX-ST) Listing Rules (711A and
711B) - Sustainability Reporting. We have reported sustainability information in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. The GRI Standards have been selected because of their focus on economic, environmental and social impacts. In addition, we have used the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board's (SASB) Real Estate Sector Standards because SASB Standards enable organisations
to provide industry-based disclosures about sustainability- related risks and opportunities that could reasonably be expected to be financially material and hence of interest to investors.
We also continue to highlight our alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in
the report.
This report includes an environmental risk management report based on the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Recommendations, in accordance with the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) Guidelines on Environmental Risk Management for Asset Managers (MAS ERM Guidelines).
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SUSTAINABILITY & GOVERNANCE
Sustainability Report
Reporting Principles
The report content has been determined primarily by applying the GRI reporting principles of accuracy, balance, clarity, comparability, completeness, sustainability context, timeliness and verifiability to provide high-quality sustainability reporting.
Scope and Boundary
The report provides an overview of SGREIT's ESG performance for its portfolio of properties in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, and China. Energy and water consumption data are reported only for the common areas within SGREIT's properties, namely Wisma Atria Property,
Myer Centre Adelaide, David Jones Building, Plaza Arcade, and Ebisu Fort, which are actively managed by the property managers, and where the Manager can monitor and influence the efficiency of utilities.
Waste data has been reported for both tenants and the common area for Wisma Atria and Myer Centre Adelaide. The waste data for Singapore encompasses the Wisma Atria under the Management Corporation Strata Title. This includes Wisma Atria Property which SGREIT owns, and Isetan's own strata space.
The disclosures regarding Product Responsibility and Human Capital performance only refer to the Manager in Singapore. The workforce data relates to the employees of the Manager in Singapore.
Restatements
Scope 2 GHG emissions for Singapore for FY 2020/21 and FY 2021/22
have have been restated owing to revisions in the emission factor by the Energy Market Authority (EMA), Singapore. With the revised emission factor, the emission is slightly lower than reported earlier. The difference, however, is insignificant and not material. Furthermore, the environmental data for Myer Centre
Adelaide in FY 2020/21 and FY 2021/22 for water consumption has been restated due to a new tenant that was allocated a portion of the common area, as well as electricity consumption data reported for
FY 2021/22 being revised from the pro-rated consumption based on percentage of common area to actual consumption data.
External Assurance
The accuracy of the sustainability performance data presented
in this report has been verified using internal sources. We have not sought independent external assurance on our sustainability reporting. In line with the recent updates to sustainability reporting disclosures by the SGX-ST, Starhill Global REIT has engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers Risk Services Pte Ltd to conduct an internal audit review of the Group's Sustainability Reporting process.
BOARD STATEMENT
The Board is committed to upholding high standards of governance, ethics, integrity, and sustainability. The Board determines SGREIT's material ESG factors, including climate-related risks and opportunities. In determining ESG priorities, the Board takes
into account the concerns and interests of key stakeholders. The Board considers sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities in SGREIT's business decisions and strategy development. The Board oversees the management and monitoring of material ESG factors by seeking regular updates from the management. The Board also reviews and approves the sustainability reports.
The Board is committed to continuously enhancing the skills and knowledge of the directors about sustainability issues through participation in ESG training and expert briefings. All directors in
office during FY 2022/23 have also completed the sustainability training courses mandated by the listing rules of the SGX-ST.
The Management is responsible for implementing and monitoring ESG strategy, programmes and initiatives. Working closely with the Management, the Board remains focused on driving long-term sustainable value
for SGREIT's stakeholders.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of our portfolio properties' ESG performance during FY 2022/23. In line with our commitment to sustainability, we continue to use globally recognised reporting standards and frameworks that include GRI Standards, the TCFD Recommendations, SASB Real Estate Standards, and the UN SDGs to meet the diverse information needs of our stakeholders and investors.
The report is aligned with the MAS ERM Guidelines. These guidelines assist asset managers in assessing and managing potential environmental risks such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, pollution, and changes in land use. We combine the MAS ERM Guidelines and the TCFD Recommendations to evaluate and mitigate environmental risks throughout our current portfolio management processes. Our TCFD Report included in this report outlines our approach to assessing and managing climate- related risks and identifying opportunities within our operations.
We have established sustainability targets and timelines to encompass short-term goals to provide a more specific account of our significant ESG targets, metrics, and performance, further enhancing the transparency of our sustainability initiatives.
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PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE DATA
MATERIAL ESG FACTORS | MEASUREMENT UNIT | FY 2020/21 | FY 2021/22 | FY 2022/23 |
ENVIRONMENTAL(1)(2) | ||||
ENERGY(3) | ||||
ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION | ||||
Total | MWh | 8,290 | 8,209 | 8,085 |
Singapore - Wisma Atria Property | MWh | 3,895 | 4,073 | 4,053 |
Australia | MWh | 4,328 | 4,087 | 3,990 |
Japan | MWh | 67 | 48 | 42 |
FUEL CONSUMPTION | ||||
Total | GJ | 29 | 0 | 0 |
Singapore - Wisma Atria Property | GJ | 29 | 0 | 0 |
Australia | GJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Japan | GJ | No data | No data | No data |
ENERGY CONSUMPTION | ||||
Total | GJ | 29,873 | 29,552 | 29,107 |
Singapore - Wisma Atria Property | GJ | 14,052 | 14,663 | 14,592 |
Australia | GJ | 15,581 | 14,714 | 14,365 |
Japan | GJ | 240 | 174 | 150 |
ENERGY (ELECTRICITY) INTENSITY | ||||
Total | kWh/m2 | 131 | 130 | 128 |
Singapore - Wisma Atria Property | kWh/m2 | 202 | 211 | 210 |
Australia | kWh/m2 | 101 | 95 | 93 |
Japan | kWh/m2 | 76 | 55 | 47 |
GHG EMISSIONS(4)(5) | ||||
Scope 1 (Direct) Emissions | ||||
Total | tonnes CO2e | 309 | 0 | 613 |
Singapore - Wisma Atria Property | tonnes CO2e | 309 | 0 | 613 |
Australia | tonnes CO2e | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Japan | tonnes CO2e | No data | No data | No data |
Scope 2 (Indirect) Emissions | ||||
Total | tonnes CO2e | 3,153 | 3,131 | 3,086 |
Singapore - Wisma Atria Property | tonnes CO2e | 1,580 | 1,652 | 1,644 |
Australia | tonnes CO2e | 1,542 | 1,456 | 1,422 |
Japan | tonnes CO2e | 31 | 23 | 19 |
Total GHG Emissions | ||||
Total | tonnes CO2e | 3,462 | 3,131 | 3,699 |
Singapore - Wisma Atria Property | tonnes CO2e | 1,889 | 1,652 | 2,257 |
Australia | tonnes CO2e | 1,542 | 1,456 | 1,422 |
Japan | tonnes CO2e | 31 | 23 | 19 |
GHG Intensity | ||||
Total | kgCO2e/m2 | 55 | 50 | 59 |
Singapore - Wisma Atria Property | kgCO2e/m2 | 98 | 86 | 117 |
Australia | kgCO2e/m2 | 36 | 34 | 33 |
Japan | kgCO2e/m2 | 35 | 26 | 22 |
WATER(6) | ||||
WATER WITHDRAWAL | ||||
Total | ML | 70 | 62 | 74 |
Singapore - Wisma Atria Property | ML | 55 | 47 | 53 |
Australia | ML | 15 | 15 | 21 |
Japan | ML | 0.056 | 0.084 | 0.084 |
WATER INTENSITY | ||||
Total | m3/m2 | 1.16 | 1.04 | 1.23 |
Singapore - Wisma Atria Property | m3/m2 | 2.84 | 2.43 | 2.77 |
Australia | m3/m2 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.51 |
Japan | m3/m2 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
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SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE DATA
MEASUREMENT UNIT | FY 2020/21 | FY 2021/22 | FY 2022/23 |
metric tons | 1,486 | 1,441 | 1,545 | |
metric tons | 1,093 | 1,141 | 1,180 | |
metric tons | 393 | 300 | 364 | |
metric tons | No data | No data | No data | |
metric tons | 115 | 131 | 173 | |
metric tons | 26 | 45 | 64 | |
metric tons | 89 | 86 | 109 | |
metric tons | No data | No data | No data | |
Number | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Number | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
HIGH-CONSEQUENCESWORK-RELATED INJURIES (EXCLUDING FATALITIES) | Rate % | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Number | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rate % | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Number | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rate % | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Number | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Number | 64,120 | 61,360 | 63,440 | |
Number | 0 | 0 | 1(8) | |
Number | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Number | 31 | 30 | 31 | |
Number | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Number | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Number | 30 | 29 | 30 | |
Number | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
% | 10 | 20 | 45 | |
% | 6 | 23 | 42 | |
% | 58 | 60 | 71 | |
% | 64 | 58 | 70 | |
% | 25 | 50 | 56 | |
Hrs | 27.2 | 34.7 | 27.0 | |
(5) | GHG emissions calculations are based on the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) | |||
Protocol. Gases included in the calculation include CO2, CH4 | and N2O. | |||
Emission factors from IPCC 2006 and GWP values from the 2014 IPCC | ||||
Fifth Assessment Report were used to derive Scope 1 emissions. | ||||
Scope 2 emissions were calculated using the location-based method, | ||||
with grid emission factors from the Singapore Energy Market Authority | ||||
and the Australia Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. | ||||
(6) | All water withdrawal comes from a third-party water source. In | |||
Singapore, the water supply from the Public Utilities Board, comprises | ||||
water from the local catchment, imported water (from neighbouring | ||||
country's water catchment), reclaimed water (known as NEWater) | ||||
and desalinated water. In Australia, water supply from SA Water and | ||||
Water Corporation, which manages water services in Adelaide, South | ||||
Australia, and Perth, Western Australia, respectively, comprises water | ||||
from reservoirs, rivers, groundwater and seawater. | ||||
(7) | For employees of the REIT Manager only. | |||
(8) | In FY 2022/23, an unfortunate slip and fall accident involving a | |||
shopper resulted in an injury at Wisma Atria. |
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SUSTAINABILITY POLICY
We are committed to sustainable operations and practices that contribute positively to the environment, people and the economy while safeguarding and enhancing value for our unitholders and stakeholders. Our sustainability management focuses on material ESG factors determined and approved by the Board. Managing environmental risks and opportunities is an essential component of our sustainability policy.
We have established targets and key performance indicators to implement our sustainability policy. We monitor our performance regularly and communicate our progress through transparent reporting.
Our sustainability policy applies to all aspects of our operations, including property acquisition, development, management, and disposal. We review our sustainability policy periodically or as required to ensure it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with our sustainability goals and objectives.
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