CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust - Annual Report 2021

Mitigating Climate Change Challenges and Identifying Opportunities through Design As countries rally for action to mitigate climate change, we expect more stringent regulations and increased expectations from stakeholders. By adopting the SBG, CICT aims to future-proof its developments by addressing the risks of climate change right from the investment or design stage. Every project is studied in detail and appropriate measures are adopted in consideration of climate change. The SBG also sets guidelines for buildings to be less energy reliant. For example, setting green building certification targets above statutory requirements, as well as encouraging the use of renewable energy, whenever possible. Environment Health and Safety Impact Assessment (EHS IA) A key component of the SBG is the mandatory EHS IA which is conducted during the feasibility stage of an investment into operational asset and development project. Significant findings of the EHS IA and their cost implications, if any, are incorporated in the investment paper and submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. The EHS IA considers Environment, Health and Safety risks and opportunities upfront and identify mitigating measures. The Environment aspect covers areas such as floods, biodiversity, air quality, noise, connectivity, heritage and resources. There are no properties in the portfolio located within protected areas and no material biodiversity risk has been identified. Green Building Rating Green building ratings help affirm the quality of CICT’s properties. They serve as an external validation that key environmental aspects have been considered in CICT’s project design, development and operations. With targets set from the early stage of design and development, green buildings, with a lower lifecycle carbon footprint through the adoption of sustainable design and materials, are more resource-efficient. The minimum target certification for our new developments in Singapore is Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Gold PLUS . CICT is committed to actively renew and maintain our green certifications and achieve minimum BCA Green Mark certification for all properties. The Trust has also set a target to green all its existing properties outside Singapore by 2030 with each achieving minimum certificationlevelbyagreenratingsystemadministered by a national government ministry/agency or a Green Building Council recognised by World Green Building Council (WGBC). As at 31 December 2021, all of CICT’s properties are green rated. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust 128 Environment