Climate Change Data

BHG Retail REIT

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Energy Consumption:17,463 MWh/year
Water Consumption:164,893 m³/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption in four multi-tenanted malls to 164,893 m³ in FY2020, a significant decrease compared to the previous year despite a new acquisition.
  • Implemented energy savings plans, including installing motion sensor lights and LED lights, resulting in a total energy consumption of 17,463 MWh across four malls.

Social Achievements

  • 100% of employees received career development and performance reviews.
  • Conducted various community engagement initiatives, including events for children, support for service personnel during COVID-19, and charity sales.

Governance Achievements

  • Maintained compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; no significant compliance incidents reported.
  • Implemented internal policies and conducted compliance training for all employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacted operations and community engagement.
  • Water stress levels in China.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented internal guidelines regarding workplace and customer health and safety, in line with nationwide regulations on safe distancing measures.
  • Implemented practices to control and manage water wastage through initiatives such as utilizing water-efficient flushing cisterns, installing motion sensor water faucets and reducing the tap flow rate.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • All vendors, suppliers and third-party service providers are expected to comply with rules of business conduct and undergo due diligence checks and risk assessments.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 6
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 10

Initiatives align with SDGs through community outreach, employee training, water conservation, energy efficiency, local workforce empowerment, and equal opportunities.