HEALTH AND SAFETY
As one of the top four material issues for the Group, advancing Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) while deepening meaningful community engagement is of utmost importance to us. We remain committed to working closely with industry peers, contractors, and the broader community to maintain rigorous WSH standards and enhance social resilience. Through shared expertise and collaboration, we drive impactful efforts that protect lives, support well-being, and cultivate a culture grounded in care and inclusivity.
OUR APPROACH TO EHS MANAGEMENT
The Company’s leadership places strong emphasis on Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) matters. Our Board of Directors, Management Executive Committee (ExCo) members, senior management and key executives across business units are committed to adhering to the Code of Practice for Chief Executives’ and Board of Directors’ WSH Duties Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP)1 , and guide the Company in establishing and maintaining effective EHS standards. Through the Company’s integrated EHS Management System (EHSMS), our leaders drive strategic initiatives to safeguard the safety and health of all employees and workers. Contracted site and building workers are not directly employed by the Company; however, they are protected under the Company’s stringent health and safety management policies and procedures.
OUR STRATEGIC EHS FRAMEWORK
Our EHS management approach is anchored on three key pillars: Leadership, System and Culture, aligned with the ACOP and the 2024 Singapore’s WSH 3 ‘E’s (Empower, Ensure, Embrace) leadership framework campaign. These pillars guide our decision-making processes, ensuring robust oversight, proactive risk identification and mitigation measures across all business operations.
CDL Group’s Safety Performance
Occupational health and safety is at the forefront of all our business processes. We continue to maintain our ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification, demonstrating a strong commitment to a holistic occupational health and safety management system. This provides robust guidance for our integrated EHSMS that covers 100% of our key operations in Singapore.
In 2025, there were no fatalities, high-consequence injuries3, dangerous occurrences or cases of occupational disease involving our employees at the Company’s corporate office. There were two reportable injuries (trip and fall) that involved staff at our corporate office in Singapore. We have also progressively expanded the monitoring of our EHS performance to M&C operations beyond Singapore. There were three reportable injuries (two related to trip and fall and one caused by overexertion) at our managed properties in Singapore, and three reportable injuries (two related to being struck by objects and one caused by a trip and fall) at our construction sites in Singapore. The root causes of these injuries were identified and immediately corrected. Insights gained from all incidents were also shared with the respective managers, EHS Working Committee, and contractors for learning. In 2025, there were 55 work-related injuries involving the Group’s employees in Singapore. The root causes of these injuries were identified and corrected immediately to prevent recurrence. Insights gained from all incidents were shared with the respective managers, EHS working committees and contractors during an in-house WSH Resilience training organised by the Company to strengthen the risk control measures of contractors daily operational activities.
| CDL Group’s employee safety performance4 | ||||||||
| 2025 | ||||||||
| Corporate Office | Le Grove | City Serviced Offices | City Nexus | Tower Club | CBM Pte Ltd | M&C Singapore | Group Overall | |
| Number of reportable work-related injuries5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 44 | 55 |
| Number of fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lost-Time Injury Frequency Rate6 (number of lost time injuries per 200,000 manhours worked) |
0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 1.3 |
| Lost workday rate7 (number of lost man-days per 200,000 manhours worked) |
1.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 3.2 | 22.3 | 8.3 |
| Absentee rate8 (% of total workdays scheduled) |
2.5 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.02 | 2.5 | 1.0 |
| The Company’s contractor safety performance | |||
| 2025 | |||
| Managed Properties9 | Construction Sites | Overall | |
| Number of reportable work-related injuries5 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Number of fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lost-Time Injury Frequency Rate6 (number of lost time injuries per 200,000 manhours worked) |
0.95 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Lost workday rate7 (number of lost man-days per 200,000 manhours worked) |
24.33 | 1.93 | 3.16 |
| 3 | A high-consequence injury is a work-related injury that results in a fatality or in an injury from which the worker cannot, does not, or is not expected to recover fully to pre-injury health status within six months. |
| 4 | In line with our ISSB alignment efforts, we are progressively expanding our data coverage to include M&C Hotels operations beyond Singapore. For details specific to CDL Group’s Safety Performance, please refer to the Key Performance Summary. |
| 5 | Reportable incidents refers to all work related deaths, illnesses and injuries which result in a loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion, permanent transfer to another job within the company, or that require some type of medical treatment or first-aid. |
| 6 | Lost-time injuries frequency rate (LTIFR) is any work-related injury that results in the company employee or third-party contractor employee not being able to return to work the next scheduled work day/shift or which result in death or permanent disability. |
| 7 | The lost workday rate is a standardised metric that provides a measure of the total number of working days lost within a workplace due to occupational injury or illness. |
| 8 | Absentee rate was based on medical leave taken regardless of whether it was a work-related illness or not. |
| 9 | Key contractors in our managed properties provide cleaning, security services and mechanical and engineering support. Working hours disclosed cover CDL employees and workers of key contractors only. |
TOTAL WSH AT CDL GROUP
At CDL Group, the health, safety and well-being of our employees, contractors and stakeholders are central to everything we do. We embed workplace safety into our corporate culture, ensuring it is an integral part of daily operations across all our activities. Our strong commitment to WSH is reflected in our core values and reinforced through stringent policies, comprehensive risk management processes and ongoing monitoring. Through these measures, we strive to create and maintain a safe, healthy and productive environment for everyone.
Safety Standards and Certifications
As part of our commitment to prioritising and maintaining high safety standards, the Company has required our builders to implement accredited health and safety management systems for almost two decades. These include ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or a minimum of bizSAFE Level 3 certification.
In 2025, our projects, Irwell Hill Residences, Lumina Grand Executive Condominium, Tembusu Grand, The Myst and Newport Plaza, were recognised by the prestigious SHARP (Safety and Health Award Recognition for Projects) awards. These awards honour large-scale projects or worksites with exemplary safety performance and robust health management systems.
Monitoring and Reporting EHS Performance
We regularly track and monitor EHS performance across the Group. Our leadership conducts regular meetings and inspections with employees, contractors and stakeholders to review EHS issues, ensuring that any risks or unsafe conditions are swiftly addressed. We also incentivise workers to actively identify and report potential hazards, fostering an environment where safety is a shared responsibility. Additionally, the Company has strengthened our CDL 5-Star EHS Assessment to evaluate and monitor the performance of contractors’ EHS management systems, ensuring continuous improvement across all sites.
Extension of EHS Audits to Subsidiaries and Hotels
The Group recognises that maintaining consistent safety standards is vital not only for our core construction operations but also for our subsidiaries and hotels. As part of our commitment to global safety practices, we have extended internal audits in line with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 to our subsidiaries and hotel operations.
Our overseas assets and hotels are also closely monitored to ensure that they adhere to the same safety standards as Singapore’s best practices. We provide ongoing advice, training and support to help meet our rigorous safety standards, reinforcing our commitment to health and safety across all geographies. These collective efforts reinforce our commitment to a safe, compliant and resilient workplace. CDL Group continues to lead by example in creating safe working environments, ensuring that our people, stakeholders, and communities remain protected, well-cared-for and supported.
Through a three-pronged approach of developing, engaging and caring for employees, CDL is committed to driving productivity, employee satisfaction and talent retention for organisational excellence. Our Human Resource (HR)-related awards can be found on page 7 of our Integrated Sustainability Report 2026. The scope for this section on human capital and development covers CDL Group, including our wholly-owned subsidiaries, unless otherwise specified.
