Climate Change Data

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023, 2024)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3,929 t-CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:8,373,710 kWh
Water Consumption:2,367 kL
Waste Generated:1,827 tons
Carbon Intensity:0.098 t-CO2e/m2

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible Property Investment (RPI)
  • Environmental Performance
  • Social Impact
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Cooling tower replacement completed, resulting in 45% reduction in water intensity year-over-year.
  • Achieved 96% score in the 2021 GRESB Assessment (a 2-point improvement from 2020), maintaining 1st position in Asia Retail (Overall & Listed) categories.
  • Secured a S$860 million sustainability-linked loan with interest rates tied to Sustainability Performance Targets (SPTs).

Social Achievements

  • Completed Lendlease x WWF-SG waste study and launched the Circularity in Retail report; findings shared with government, industry stakeholders, and tenants.
  • Continued engagement with tenants on waste initiatives.
  • Place activation and accessibility facilitated through community and stakeholder engagement.

Governance Achievements

  • Ongoing compliance with all applicable ESG-related legislations managed through LLGCTM’s legal, compliance, sustainability, and health and safety functions.
  • High scores in global benchmarks and certifications achieved.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero Carbon (Scope 1&2) in operation by 2025.
  • Use renewable electricity before 2030.
  • Collaborate with tenants to achieve Absolute Zero Carbon by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase renewable energy consumption at the asset level; considering Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
  • Improve 2021 GRESB score.
Short-term Goals:
  • Meet annual SPTs for sustainability-linked loan.
  • Complete feasibility studies and commence capex planning for shortlisted energy efficiency initiatives.
  • Review targets and commitments against asset plans ahead of the ESG Strategy refresh in 2022.

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 impacts on business and disruptions to asset operations affecting data representativeness.
  • Potential climate-related risks and opportunities.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Climate-related risk assessment conducted at the asset level to identify potential physical climate risks.
  • No material risks with high likelihood and severity were identified for the asset in at least the next 50 years.
  • Energy and carbon external audits completed, with key energy efficiency initiatives identified and incorporated into asset business plans.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Suppliers Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRESB, TCFD, UNPRI, UNGC, RPI Policy

Certifications: ISO 14001, BCA Green Mark (Platinum)

Third-party Assurance: Independent limited assurance of energy, carbon, water, and waste data by Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte. Ltd. (LLGCTM)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Regional Sector Leader in Asia, Retail (Overall & Listed) categories

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:23,285 t-CO2e (FY2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:Negligible
Scope 2 Emissions:9,705 t-CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:13,581 t-CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:57,448 MWh (FY2023)
Water Consumption:251,407 m3 (FY2023)
Waste Generated:5,845 tons (FY2023)
Carbon Intensity:157 kg-CO2e/m2

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Action
  • Energy Management
  • Waste Management
  • Water Management
  • Health and Safety
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Community Development and Engagement
  • Business Ethics and Governance
  • Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved Net Zero Carbon (Scope 1 and 2) emissions three years ahead of target (FY2025)
  • Achieved 18% reduction in landlord energy consumption
  • Achieved 14% reduction in landlord water consumption
  • Achieved 20% waste recycling rate
  • Maintained BCA Green Mark Platinum status for Jem

Social Achievements

  • Zero work-related injuries and ill health incidents
  • Zero incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes
  • Increased Lendlease Plus memberships by 15% YoY
  • Four community engagements/initiatives

Governance Achievements

  • Zero incidents of corruption
  • Zero incidents of non-compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Zero substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and zero incidents of identified leaks, thefts or losses of customer data
  • Sustainability-linked financing accounted for approximately 70% of LREIT’s total committed debt facilities

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve Absolute Zero Carbon emissions by FY2040
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 10% reduction in landlord energy consumption by FY2027
  • Achieve 2% reduction in landlord water consumption by FY2027
  • Achieve 28% recycling rate annually by FY2027
Short-term Goals:
  • Maintain or improve tenant and shopper satisfaction ratings
  • Deliver sustainability training to stakeholders

Environmental Challenges

  • Macroeconomic challenges impacting consumer spending and tenant sales
  • Rising interest rates increasing borrowing costs
  • Climate change posing risks of property damage and business disruption
  • Waste management challenges in a water-stressed country
  • Data privacy and cybersecurity risks in an increasingly digitalized world
Mitigation Strategies
  • Proactive asset management, including tenant engagement and new tenant acquisition
  • Implementation of energy-efficiency initiatives, renewable energy sourcing, and Scope 3 reporting
  • Water-saving measures, NEWater utilization, and rainwater harvesting
  • Waste reduction campaigns, food waste digestors, and recycling initiatives
  • Robust cybersecurity measures and data privacy policies

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (heatwaves, droughts, urban flooding)
Transition Risks
  • Market sentiment shift towards zero-carbon infrastructure
  • Increased expectations for decarbonisation investment
Opportunities
  • Attracting tenants seeking sustainable facilities
  • Access to green financing

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards 2021, TCFD, MAS EnRM Guidelines, UNGC, UNPRI

Certifications: BCA Green Mark Platinum

Awards & Recognition

  • GRESB 5-star rating
  • GRESB Regional Sector Leader (Asia Retail (Overall) and Asia Retail (Listed))
  • 2023 SBR National Business Awards
  • Adam Smith Award Asia 2022
  • Best Sustainability-Linked Loan at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Capital Markets Awards 2022

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:24,664 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:0 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:10,178 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:14,486 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:59,226 MWh
Water Consumption:267,544 m3
Waste Generated:5,800 tons
Carbon Intensity:157 kg-CO2e/m2

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Action
  • Energy Management
  • Waste Management
  • Water Management
  • Health and Safety
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Community Development and Engagement
  • Business Ethics and Governance
  • Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
  • Economic Performance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved Net Zero Carbon (Scope 1 & 2) in FY2023, ahead of the FY2025 goal
  • 24% waste recycling rate
  • Maintained water efficiency index at the top 25th percentile in the local market

Social Achievements

  • Zero work-related injuries and ill health
  • Zero incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes
  • 40% female representation on the Board
  • 51% female employees among the Manager and the Property Manager
  • Completed four community engagements

Governance Achievements

  • Established a new ESGC at the Board level
  • Zero incidents of corruption
  • Zero incidents of non-compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • 100% of LREIT’s new suppliers were screened for environmental and social impacts

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve Absolute Zero Carbon emissions by FY2040
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce total building energy consumption (landlord + tenant)
  • Further reduce landlord water consumption
  • Achieve Absolute Zero Carbon emissions
Short-term Goals:
  • 10% reduction in landlord energy consumption
  • 2% reduction in landlord water consumption
  • Achieve 28% waste recycling rate annually

Environmental Challenges

  • Increase in GHG emissions due to increased grid emission factor, higher energy consumption (landlord and tenant), and reduced onsite PV generation.
  • Challenges in food waste segregation impacting recycling efficiency.
  • Increased water withdrawal due to higher footfall.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Plans to replace existing solar panels and install additional units starting from FY2025.
  • Collaborating with F&B tenants and specialists in food waste digestion to improve segregation practices.
  • Implementing water-saving measures and exploring further opportunities for water reuse and recycling.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of LREIT’s new suppliers were screened for environmental and social impacts

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Encouraging the use of low embodied carbon materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Heatwaves
  • Droughts
Transition Risks
  • Potential increase in insurance premiums
  • Tightened green building energy certifications and guidelines
  • Increased carbon tax
  • More stringent public disclosure requirements
Opportunities
  • Increased market demand for climate-resilient and green buildings
  • Growing focus for green financing

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards 2021, TCFD, UN Global Compact, UNPRI

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, Green Mark Platinum

Third-party Assurance: Limited assurance over GHG emissions, energy, water, and waste performance data for FY2024 by an independent accredited certification body in compliance with ASAE 3000 standards

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)

Jem Accessibility Guide

Awards & Recognition

  • Global Sector Leader award
  • Regional Sector Leader in Asia Retail (Listed)
  • 5-star rating for ESG performance
  • BCA GreenMark (Platinum)
  • Silver WSH Award
  • Culture of Acceptance, Respect and Empathy Award
  • Company of Good – 3 Hearts