External Evaluation ・ International Initiatives

AEON REIT Investment Corporation and AEON Reit Management is continuously analyzing itself through assessments/evaluations from external parties and supporting following International Initiatives based on the idea that it is essential to promote sustainability initiatives in the entire business operation for our goals.

External Evaluation

GRESB

GRESB is an annual benchmark established primarily by major European pension funds groups leading the United Nations - supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2009 which measures environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") consideration for actual assets including real estate portfolio and infrastructure etc. In 2023, AEON REIT Investment Corporation has received 5 Stars for the fourth consecutive years, and also received a "Green Star" rating for the eighth consecutive years.

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2021 Evaluation result

GRESB Real Estate Assessment GRESB Public Disclosure
GRESB Rating Level of ESG "management & policy"
and "asset portfolio performance"		 Level of ESG dislosure
"The highest" 5 Stars
（5th consecutive years）		 "The highest" Green Star
（9th consecutive years）		 "The highest" A
（4th consecutive years）

MSCI ESG rating

MSCI is a financial services provider based in New York, USA. MSCI provides various tools to assist in investment decision making to institutional investors around the world, including asset managers, hedge funds and pension funds. The MSCI ESG rating analyzes how well companies are managing risks related to the Environment, Social and Governance, and its 7 ratings range from the highest AAA to the lowest CCC.

（Note）THE USE BY AEON REIT INVESMTENT CORPORATION OFANY MSCI ESG RESEARCH LLC OR ITS AFFILIATES (“MSCI”) DATA, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT, RECOMMENDATION, OR PROMOTION OF AEON REIT INVESTMENT CORPORATION BY MSCI. MSCI SERVICES AND DATA ARE THE PROPERTY OF MSCI OR ITS INFORMATION PROVIDERS, AND ARE PROVIDED ‘AS-IS’ AND WITHOUT WARRANTY. MSCI NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI.

SMBC Favorable Evaluation on Environmental Considerations

AEON REIT Investment Corporation has received an "A" grade from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ("SMBC") in recognition of its commitment to environmentally aware initiatives in asset management, according to SMBC's funding program based on an evaluation of environmental considerations.

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International Initiatives

In Dec. 2021, AEON Reit Management, the Asset Management Company, expressed its support to TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) recommendations published by FSB (Financial Stability Board) in Jun. 2017.

TCFD recommends disclosure of the financial impact of risks and opportunities caused by climate change.
AEON REIT Investment Corporation and AEON Reit Management recognize that climate change is an important issue, which may cause a significant impact on business activities. The Investment Corporation and the Asset Management Company will aim to respond and disclose information in line with the TCFD recommendations.

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