124 SECTION 06 AL-`AQAR HEALTHCARE REIT While the REIT has attained various green certification for several buildings in its portfolio, it is committed to extending this coverage and increasing the number of certified properties throughout the medium- and longterm, including expanding the number of Bronze, Silver, and Gold GreenRE-certified buildings for various properties and reducing the energy use intensity of the portfolio by 15%. In addition to the reduced GHG footprint and improved occupancy comfort, green building standards provide stipulations for air contaminants including reduced volatile organic compounds (“VOCs”), nitrous oxides (“NOX"), sulphur oxides (“SOX"), and particulate matter (“PM”). Another initiative by the REIT is by prioritising green, lowVOC paints when repainting the buildings. In the medium-term, set between FY2027 and FY2028, the REIT plans on retrofitting the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) filters and installation of new-tech chiller replacement efficiency. These initiatives improve the desirability of its portfolio to align with the REIT’s overarching long-term sustainability strategy. Green Leasing and Responsible Tenancy To date, the Green Lease clauses were incorporated in all new lease renewals with KPJ. SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT GREEN PORTFOLIO As a healthcare REIT, Al-`Aqar’s business operations revolve around the acquisition and management of properties. Considering buildings contribute significant greenhouse gas emissions and pose other environmental concerns, the REIT, in collaboration with the tenant, aims to increasingly deploy green building certification throughout its portfolio. The use of green building standards allows properties to generate a lower environmental footprint through measures such as passive features, energy-efficient implementations, and renewable energy deployment which reduces demand for electricity from the national grid. Energy conservation Water conservation Summary of Green Clauses Moving forward, the REIT has established targets to increase green clause adoption for 100% of the tenants by FY2028. This includes involving the participation of at least half of the tenants in data-sharing programmes and providing incentives to tenants that conducts green certification to further improve the overall environmental footprint of their operations and the portfolio. Property Certification Issue year Kedah Medical Centre, Alor Setar, Kedah Green Building Certification by MyCrest. 2024 KPJ Sentosa (KL) Specialist Hospital, Jalan Chemur Damai Complex, Kuala Lumpur Green Building Certification by MyCrest. 2025 KPJ Tawakkal Specialist Hospital, Jalan Pahang Barat, Kuala Lumpur Green Building Certification by MyCrest. 2025 KPJ Klang Specialist Hospital, Bandar Baru Klang, Klang, Selangor Green Building Certification by MyCrest. 2025
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