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ESG Policy

Sustainability Policy

In society that is becoming increasingly diverse and complex, SHR and SHA have a responsibility to contribute to the resolution of social issues through business activities. We believe that fulfilling this responsibility not only enhances the sustainability of the society and SHR, but also ultimately maximizes unitholder value.

SHR has a vision, “managing assets to better provide for people, society and the future” and conducts business activities from a medium to long term perspective. Based on the Sustainability Policy established by SHA, we will strive to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and increase corporate value by complying with and implementing this policy.

• 1.Enhancement of Governance System
  In addition to complying with laws, regulations, and other rules, we ensure appropriate management to prevent conflicts of interest and work to enhance our governance system. We also conduct education / training and awareness-raising activities for directors, and employees to ensure thorough compliance.
• 2.Responding to Climate Change
  We actively and continuously promote the efficient use of energy and aim to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, toward the creation of a decarbonized society.
  As part of our response to climate change, SHR will also implement measures to raise the awareness of both internal and external stakeholders.
• 3.Water and Resource Saving Measures
  We shall actively contribute to the creation of a recycling-based society by promoting measures and public awareness activities for reducing water use and implementing the three Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) in relation to resources.
• 4.Biodiversity Conservation
  In accordance with the Gohon no Ki (“five trees”) Project promoted by Sekisui House, we aim to realize harmony with nature and the surrounding environment by conducting maintenance and management of planting and other greenery measures, centering on tree species with consideration given to the ecosystem matters.
• 5.Providing Comfort and Safety
  We shall provide high quality homes where residents can lead their lives in comfort and safe. We shall also provide convenient, safe, and comfortable spaces that contribute to enhancing the productivity of tenant companies.
• 6.Contributing to Regions and Communities
  We create activity and prosperity in an effort to find common interests with the regions and communities as well as to invigorate them.
• 7.Practicing Human Capital Management in Action
  By respecting diversity, personality and individuality, and promoting work-life balance, we aim to create an organizational culture in which each employee can work in a healthy and lively manner.
  We also encourage the autonomy of our employees, and work to improve the value of our human resource value based on their happiness.
• 8.Cooperating with Stakeholders
  In order to promote environmental and social considerations throughout the supply chain, we seek the understanding and cooperation of property management companies, other business partners, residents, tenant companies and facility users.
• 9.Information Disclosure and Acquisition of External Certifications
  We will actively disclose ESG-related information to stakeholders.
  We will also continue to acquire environmental certification and appraisals from external evaluation organizations.

Signing of the PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment)

Since SHR and SHA have conducted real estate investment management taking ESG into consideration to realize a sustainable society and believe that such management policies share objectives with the PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) advocating incorporation of ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes, SHA decided to support the basic approaches of the PRI and became a signatory in March 2019.

The Six Principles

Overview of the PRI

The PRI is a set of six principles listed above, established for the financial industry in 2006 under the leadership of the former United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, together with an international network of investors working to realize said principles.
Signatories to the PRI pursue improvement of investment performance from the long-term perspective for their beneficiaries to further fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities by incorporating ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.

For details of the PRI, please click here.

Endorsement of Advance

SHA is committed to ensuring that all directors and employees fulfill their responsibilities to respect human rights in accordance with the “Sekisui House Group Human Rights Policy” formulated by Sekisui House. Believing that the objectives of Advance, an initiative that calls for action on human rights and social issues, are in line with the “Sekisui House Group Human Rights Policy”, SHA has signed on as an endorser in March 2023.

Overview of Advance

Advance is a stewardship initiative where institutional investors work together to take action on human rights and social issues. Investors use their collective influence with companies and other decision makers to drive positive outcomes for workers, communities and the society.

For details on Advance, please click here.

Supporting the Recommendations of the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures)

SHR and SHA recognize that efforts to tackle environmental issues, such as climate change, are one of the key issues in real estate investment management that take into account ESG, and SHA, in July 2020, has declared support for the Recommendations of TCFD, and joined the Japan TCFD Consortium, a body of TCFD supporters in Japan. Based on the TCFD's recommendations, SHA analyzes the risks and opportunities posed by climate change and promotes actions that are consistent with the TCFD framework.

Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures

Expressed Support for the UN Global Compact

Sekisui House Group, which SHA belongs, has spelled out our commitment to respective human rights in the Sekisui House Group Corporate Code of Conduct and Corporate Ethics Guidelines, which are the explicit foundations of our corporate activities. Further, Sekisui House Group has expressed support for the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact.

Initiatives of SHA

SHA, as a member of the Sekisui House Group which is aiming to be a leading company in ESG management, shall conduct real estate investment management with due consideration given to the ESG in accordance with the Sustainable Vision advocated by Sekisui House and the Sustainability Policy established by SHA and SHR.

We recognize that our employees are an important management resource, and are implementing the following initiatives.
For details, please refer to the SHR's website.

• ・Promoting Diversity
• ・Initiatives on Cultivation of Human Resources
• ・Creating a Comfortable Working Environment
• ・Employee Satisfaction Survey
• ・Internal Reporting System and Whistleblower Protection
• ・Promoting Employment of the Elderly
• ・Promoting Work-Life Balance
• ・Initiatives for the Health of Employees
• ・Improvement of Operational Efficiency and Productivity Utilizing IT
• ・Social Contribution Activities

Respect for Human Rights

At the core of the Sekisui House Group’s corporate philosophy is “love of humanity,” and the principle of valuing human beings is the foundation of the Group’s corporate management. In accordance with the "Sekisui House Group Human Rights Policy", established by Sekisui House in April, 2020, SHA strives to ensure that there are no infringements of human rights, including harassment, to contribute to the creation of a workplace environment where all employees can work enthusiastically and lead to growth.
All Sekisui House Group officers and employees (including part-time and fixed-term employees) must comply with this policy, and the Sekisui House Group promotes awareness of the policy through training and other measures. the Group also publishes the policy on our website and expect all stakeholders inside and outside the Group to understand and support the Group’s policies and initiatives for respecting human rights.

Sekisui House Group Human Rights Policy

Sekisui House Group Corporate Ethics Guidelines

Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
(Sekisui House Group has formulated a specific behavior policy for the Group’s efforts to comprehensively prevent all acts of bribery and corruption.)