CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust - Annual Report 2021

CEO of Retail & Workspace is responsible for EHS matters in CapitaLand Singapore’s operating portfolio including CICT’s properties. CEO and Executive Director of the Manager of CICT is accountable for the Trust’s EHS performance. He is supported by CICT’s sustainability committee comprising members of CICT’s management team, as well as a working committee which includes members from the Property Managers and Asset Management team. CICT’s sustainability committee updates the Manager’s Board on the REIT’s ESG matters on a semi-annual basis. MATERIALITY The Manager and Property Managers have a regular review, assessment and feedback process in relation to ESG topics. One key avenue is the Group-wide Risk and Control Self-Assessment exercise, which entails the identification, assessment and documentation of material risks and corresponding internal controls. These material risks include fraud and corruption, environmental (e.g. climate change), health and safety, and human capital risks which are ESG- relevant. Guided by CapitaLand’s 2030 Sustainability Master Plan, the Group’s commitment to global PRIORITISATION OF ESG MATERIAL ISSUES sustainability in the built environment is elevated, as we identify and review material issues that are most relevant and significant to us and our stakeholders. For external stakeholders, priority is given to issues important to the society and applicable to CLI. We engage our stakeholders regularly through various platforms to identify and assess material issues which significantly impact business operations and stakeholders. These engagements include facilitating regular dialogue/ feedback sessions with relevant government agencies through member representations in these agencies such as the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), National Environment Agency (NEA) and Ministry of Manpower (MOM); participation in public forums and conferences; customer engagements and employee engagement surveys; and other engagements where relevant with SGX-ST. The Trust also gains insight into potential material issues identified by industry associations, investment bodies as well as sustainability surveys and benchmarks. The Manager is amember of REIT Association of Singapore (REITAS) and Singapore Institute of Directors. The material topics and boundaries are summarised on pages 204 and 205. Material ESG Factors/Indicators Critical Moderate and Emerging Pillars of 2030 Sustainability Master Plan BUILD Portfolio Resilience and Resou r ce Efficiency ENABLE Thriving and Future- Adaptive Communities ACCELERATE Sustainability Innovation and Collaboration Anchored by Strong Governance & Sustainable Financial Performance • Climate change and carbon reduction • Energy efficiency • Water management • Waste management • Biodiversity • Human rights • Occupational health & safety • Human capital • Stakeholder engagement • Supply chain management • Diversity (board and staff) • Products and services (incl. customer health and safety) • Compliance • Business ethics CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust 34 Sustainability Approach