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In this global climate emergency, countries and businesses are under mounting pressure to take urgent steps to mitigate climate change. The global race to zero has gained traction since 2020, with about 91% of global GDP committed to the Race to Zero campaign.

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KWEK LENG BENG

Executive Chairman

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SHERMAN KWEK

Group Chief executive officer

CONSERVING AS WE
CONSTRUCT SINCE 1995

In the age of a climate emergency, the global race to net zero has never been more urgent. With buildings and construction accounting for some 40% of global emissions, the built sector is pivotal in the transition towards a low-carbon future.

CDL’s World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment and more ambitious carbon emissions reduction targets assessed and validated by the Science Based Target initiative marks a leap forward in our decarbonisation commitment.

With unwavering leadership dedication from the Board and top management for over two decades, we are poised to forge ahead in the new climate economy and build a better world for future generations.

CDL INTEGRATED
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023

CDL’s Integrated Sustainability Report 2023 is our sixteenth sustainability report since 2008. Themed “Zero in on Positive Impact”, the digital report communicates CDL’s progress towards our material ESG goals and targets, established under the CDL Future Value 2030 sustainability blueprint. External assurance is key to enhance data credibility and instill confidence in readers. CDL’s external assurance of our sustainability report started in 2009 and has continued to expand. ISR 2022 and ISR 2023’s external assurance has been further elevated in its scope against the GRI Standards, SASB Standards, as well as the TCFD and CDSB frameworks.

Take a 3D virtual tour here of the climate action exhibition

CDL RANKED 28^TH MOST SUSTAINABLE CORPORATION IN THE WORLD AND TOP REAL ESTATE COMPANY GLOBALLY

This year, CDL remains the world’s most sustainable real estate managements and development company and Singapore’s most sustainable company for the fifth consecutive year on Corporate Knights’ 2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World.

EMBRACING THE SDGs FOR VALUE CREATION

The built sector has a crucial impact on the environment and society. As an expansion of our sustainability commitments, we have aligned our ESG efforts with 14 relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) out of 17.

Click on any SDG to see how our initiatives have contributed to more sustainable cities and communities.

DRIVING YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

Youths today are the leaders of tomorrow. Recognising that they play a pivotal role in a sustainable future, CDL strives to engage, educate and empower youths in the battle against the climate crisis. Everyone can make a big difference, no matter how young.

CHAMPIONING WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

Women4Green is a platform dedicated to capacity-building and collaboration amongst female leaders, executives and youths to advocate for sustainable practices at work, at home, and at play.