SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING & COMMUNICATIONS

• Best ESG Reporting (Mid-cap)

• Listed for 6th consecutive year
• One of six Singapore companies recognised on the global index

• Ranked 28th overall
• Top real estate company in the world and top Singapore company

• 4th in Asia (Diversified – Office/Retail); 5-star rating

• Asia’s Best Sustainability Report (Governance)
• Asia’s Best Climate Reporting
• Asia’s Best Environmental Impact Reporting
• Asia’s Best Sustainability Report (Large Company)
• Asia’s Best Sustainability Report (CEO Letter)

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• Best ESG Risk Ratings 2023

• Ranked #5 out of 474 companies

• Double A List for Climate Change and Water Security
• Only Singapore company to score an A in 2022
• Only company in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to be listed on the CDP A List for fifth consecutive years

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• Sustainability Yearbook Member

• CDL’s Singapore Sustainability Academy initiative recognised in inaugural SL25 for Steward Leadership Excellence

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• Top Singapore company for gender equality at work

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• Only Singapore property company recognised

• Asia’s Report of the Year
• Asia’s Best Sustainability Report (Large Company) – Gold
• Asia’s Best Sustainability Report (CEO Letter) – Gold
• Asia’s Best Materiality Reporting – Gold
• Asia’s Best Climate Reporting – Gold
• Asia’s Best Sustainability Report (Governance) – Bronze

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• Community Engagement Award – Singapore Sustainability Academy (SSA)
• Urban Renewal Award – South Beach

• Order of Distinction (for 17 consecutive Golds)

• Employer of Choice

• Best Companies to Work for in Asia

• 2^nd in Asia (Diversified – Office/Retail); 5-star rating

• Net Zero Progression of the Year, APAC

• Top ranked Singapore company

• Listed for fifth consecutive year
• One of five Singapore companies recognised on the global index

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• Ranked 5^th Overall
• Top real estate company in the world and top Singapore company

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• Ranked joint 4th out of 489 companies

• Organisational Champion (Excellence)

• “Technology Excellence Award for Mobile – Real Estate” for CityNexus app

• Overall Winner (Large Corporations)
• Winner
  • Sustainability Strategy
  • Energy Management
  • Water Management
  • Waste Productivity and Materiality
  • Climate Change & Emissions
  • Stakeholder Management
• Significant Achievement
  • Business Ethics & Responsibility
  • UN SDGs

• Double A List for Climate Change and Water Security
• Only Singapore company to score an A in 2021
• Only company in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to be listed on the CDP A List for four consecutive years

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• CDL remained as an index component in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (World and Asia Pacific)
• Listed for 11th consecutive year

• One of 45 companies and the only Singapore company receiving the Seal

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• Global Sector Leader (Diversified – Office/Retail)
• Overall Regional Sector Leader (Diversified – Office/Retail)

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• Winner

• Asia’s Best Integrated Report – Gold
• Asia’s Best Integrated Report (Design) – Gold
• Asia’s Best Carbon Disclosure – Gold
• Asia’s Best Materiality Reporting – Gold
• Asia’s Best Environmental Reporting – Silver

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• Top-ranked Singapore company
• One of two Singapore companies named in the Top 100 list

• Sustainability Yearbook Member

• Ranked 40th in the world
• Top real estate company in the world and top Singapore company

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• Listed for fourth consecutive year
• One of six Singapore companies and only Singapore real estate company listed on the global index

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• Ranked 4th

• CDL is the only winner of the Developer Award in 2021

• Best Companies to Work for in Asia

• Third consecutive year CDL has received an A score for climate change strategy
• Second year that the company has received an A score for water security
• Only Singapore company to be recognised in the 2020 CDP A List
• Only company in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to achieve ‘A’ for three consecutive years
• 2020 Supplier Engagement Leaderboard
• Top 7% assessed for supplier engagement on climate change, based on CDL’s 2020 CDP disclosure

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Best ESG Materiality Reporting

• Real Estate Standing Investments – Global Sector Leader (Diversified – Office/Retail-Listed)
• Real Estate Development – Overall Regional Sector Leader (Diversified)

Sustainability Award – Winner

CDL remained as an index component in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (World and Asia Pacific).

Most Sustainable Real Estate Company

• Best Integrated Report Award – Gold
• Best Carbon Disclosure – Gold
• Best Sustainability Report (Digital) – Gold
• Best Sustainability Report (Design) – Silver

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• Ranked 36th in the world
• Top real estate company in the world and top Singapore company

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• Listed for third consecutive year
• One of five Singapore companies and only Singapore real estate company listed on the global index

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• Only company in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to achieve this double recognition
• Second consecutive year CDL received an A score for its robust climate change strategy
• First year CDL received an A score for water security based on its inaugural participation in the CDP disclosure for water security

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CDL was accorded the Patron of the Arts Award by the National Arts Council, in recognition of its contribution towards Singapore’s arts scene. A firm supporter of the arts, CDL has been a recipient of the award since 1997.

Champions of Good 2020

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Ranked 3rd

Best ESG Materiality Reporting

• Best Companies to Work for in Asia

Third consecutive year that CDL has received the top honour for the office sector in Asia category

CDL remained as an index component in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (World and Asia Pacific).

• For our ongoing efforts in corporate responsibility, CDL continues to be recognised on FTSE4Good Index Series for working towards environmental sustainability, developing positive relationships with stakeholders, and upholding and supporting universal human rights.

• Asia’s Best Online Sustainability Report (Winner)
• Asia’s Best Carbon Disclosure (Winner)

CDL is the only Singapore Real Estate Management and Development Company Listed on the Global Index for two consecutive years.

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CDL recognised in CDP Global A-List for Corporate Climate Action. First and only Singapore real estate company to achieve this honour.

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CDL ranked Top Singapore Company in Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World 2019. First and only Singapore company listed on Global 100 for 10 consecutive years.

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CDL was accorded the Patron of the Arts Award by the National Arts Council, in recognition of its contribution towards Singapore’s arts scene. A firm supporter of the arts, CDL has been a recipient of the award since 1997.

• Overall Winner
• Energy management (Winner)

Best ESG Communications

For our ongoing efforts in corporate responsibility, CDL continues to be recognised on FTSE4Good Index Series for working towards environmental sustainability, developing positive relationships with stakeholders, and upholding and supporting universal human rights.

Top 50 ASEAN Public Listed Companies

Platinum Rank

• Asia’s Most Honoured Company – Developed Markets (Ranked 3rd in Singapore)
• Asia’s Best CFO – Developed Markets (Ranked 3rd in Singapore – Yiong Yim Ming)
• Asia’s Best IR Companies – Developed Markets (Ranked 3rd in Singapore)
• Asia’s Best ESG/SRI Metrics – Developed Markets (Ranked 2nd in Singapore)

Together with S&P Dow Jones Indices, RobecoSAM publishes the globally recognised Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). CDL remained as an index component in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (Worldwide and in Asia Pacific).

Second consecutive year that CDL has received the top honour for the office sector in Asia category

CDL is the real estate management and development company included in this inaugural sector-neutral index by Bloomberg.

CDL is the first and only Singapore company to be on this prestigious global ranking for nine consecutive years

CDL is the only Singapore company to be awarded, in recognition of our issuance of the first green bond by a Singapore company in 2017.

Developer Award

• Top Developer Award
• Coco Palms – Value Creation Award
• New Futura – Top Development Excellence Award (Completed – Central)
• The Venue Residences and Shoppes – Sustainability Excellence Award (Completed – Central)
• D’Nest – Top Development Excellence Award (Completed – Non Central)
• Lush Acres – Top Executive Condominium Excellence Award

• Sustainability Award – Winner
• Most Transparent Company Award – Runner-Up, Properties

Winner in Developers Category, Singapore (Residential Sector)

• Overall Winner
• Best Climate Change
• Special Recognition Award for Workforce

CDL was accorded the Patron of the Arts award by the National Arts Council, in recognition of its contribution towards Singapore’s arts scene. A firm supporter of the arts, CDL has been a recipient of the award since 1997.

CDL is the only developer to win the Quality Excellence Award – Quality Champion Platinum for six consecutive years at BCA Awards 2018.

First and only private sector developer to receive Built Environment Leadership Platinum Star Award at BCA Awards 2018.

CDL was listed on the Asian Correspondent CSR 50 Index, a new annual sustainability ranking launched by independent news site Asian Correspondent in 2017. The inaugural index includes the most environmentally-conscious companies who promote sustainable practices from 12 countries across Asia.

CDL was ranked third in the Best in CSR poll organised by FinanceAsia, in which portfolio managers and buy-side analysts gave verdicts on Asia’s leading corporations

CDL emerged as the highest scoring Singapore real estate company for its 2017 climate change disclosures with CDP, a global environmental disclosure system used by investors with assets of US$100 trillion. CDL’s Leadership level score of A- reflects the company’s thorough understanding of climate-related risks and opportunities, positive management efforts towards climate change mitigation, and adoption of best practices and strategies to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions.

CDL was recognised as a regional winner in sustainability in the DuPont Safety and Sustainability Awards for its innovative approach to sustainability capacity building through the Singapore Sustainability Academy. In its 13th edition, the biannual awards recognise outstanding initiatives aimed at enhancing workplace safety, sustainability and operational effectiveness. Since its launch in 2002, it has become a widely-recognised industry benchmark for clean, green and lean operations.

For our ongoing efforts in corporate responsibility, CDL continues to be recognised on FTSE4Good Index Series for working towards environmental sustainability, developing positive relationships with stakeholders, and upholding and supporting universal human rights.

Recognised as a pioneer Human Capital Partner (HCP) by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) and its partners. The Programme identifies exemplary employers and promotes continued commitment to improving human capital, and mainstreaming fair and progressive workplace practices.

For the third time, CDL has been listed as one of the world’s most sustainable companies in each industry by RobecoSAM’s annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

Ranked Most Sustainable Corporation in Real Estate Management & Development and Top Singapore Corporation in the 2017 ranking announced annually at the World Economic Forum. Only Singapore company to be listed for eight consecutive years.

Together with S&P Dow Jones Indices, RobecoSAM publishes the globally recognised Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). CDL remained as an index component in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (Worldwide and in Asia Pacific)

Recognised as a Regional Sector Leader in the 2017 GRESB Real Estate Assessment, CDL was ranked 1st out of 31 participants in the Office in Asia (and 1st out of 13 Office Listed in Asia). A leading ESG benchmark for the real estate sector, 850 property companies, REITs, funds, and developers participated in the 2017 Assessment, jointly representing more than US$3.7 trillion in assets under management.

CDL was recognized for our exemplary ESG Communications at the IR Magazine Awards and Conference, South East Asia 2017. This annual, international event seeks to award the success of individuals and companies that are leading the way in investor relations across South East Asia. CDL emerged joint winner in this category that sought out leading companies in integrated thinking and communicating non-financial performance.

CDL maintained its prestigious ‘AAA’ rating by MSCI ESG Research. Ranging on a scale from ‘AAA’ to ‘CCC’, the rating tracks companies’ exposure to industry specific ESG risks and their ability to manage those risks relative to their peers. This is the seventh consecutive year that CDL has received the highest rating for its ESG excellence.

A firm supporter of the arts, CDL has received the Patron of the Arts Award since 1997 in reflection of its significant contribution to the Singapore arts scene over the years.

This prestigious accolade recognises companies that embody the spirit of good corporate governance and corporate transparency; and embrace the best practices in investor relations. CDL received the Best Investor Relations Gold Award  for companies with $1 billion and above in market capitalisation.

Organised by Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) in partnership with Ernst & Young (EY) and supported by Singapore Exchange (SGX), the award aims to encourage and recognise excellence in sustainability reporting among Singapore listed companies. CDL was recognised as the inaugural award recipient in the Best Sustainability Report for Established Reporters (Mainboard and Catalist) category.

CDL received the top honour – Overall Winner – a testament to our enduring commitment to sustainability. Conducted in partnership with professional services firm PwC, the Awards aims to increase awareness of sustainability best-practices and demonstrate how green and responsible business benefits companies, the environment and all stakeholders. This is the third year CDL has been accoladed at the Awards.

Co-organised by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), the awards aim to showcase and celebrate the achievements of local companies and green building projects who are leading the way in sustainability. CDL received the following awards:

• Green Building Organisations: Business Leadership in Sustainability, Winner
• Green Building Projects: Leadership in Design & Performance (Residential), Winner – Blossom Residences
• Green Building Individuals: Green Advocate of the Year – Ms Esther An, CDL Chief Sustainability Officer

In affirmation of our steadfast commitment to maintaining high levels of workplace safety and health, CDL has achieved the WSH Developer Award for the 10th consecutive year.

The first Singapore company to voluntarily disclose carbon emissions data with CDP, a global environmental disclosure system used by investors, representing over US$100 trillion in assets.

Named Top Property Developer in Asia and Top Singapore Corporation for three consecutive years, and second among the top 100 sustainable companies across 11 key Asian markets in 2016.

The first Singapore developer to be listed on both the DJSI and FTSE4Good Index Series.

Amongst an elite group of companies worldwide that meet globally recognised ESG standards.

Most Sustainable Corporation in Real Estate Management & Development and Top Singapore Corporation in this eminent global ranking announced annually at the World Economic Forum. Only Singapore company to be listed for eight consecutive years.

Achieved a Green Star ranking – the highest category of sustainability performance for GRESB, a leading global source of comprehensive portfolio level sustainability data for the real estate industry.

Received the highest ‘AAA’ rating by MSCI ESG Research. The Indices are designed to represent the most prevalent ESG investment strategies.

In addition to winning top honours as Best Developer in Singapore and Best Condo Development in Southeast Asia for Gramercy Park, CDL was given two Special Recognition awards in CSR and Sustainable Development.

Ranked amongst leading global companies in terms of ESG criteria based on indicators provided by leading ESG research provider Sustainalytics.

Listed on the annual guide of the world’s most sustainable companies in each industry as determined by the RobecoSAM’s yearly Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

Only Singapore company selected as an index constituent based on the implementation of the ten UN principles and evidence of executive leadership commitment and consistent base-line profitability.

CDL Singapore Young Photographer Awards 2016 received a Bronze Award under the Best Campaign Supporting Arts/Culture category. The award recoginses deserving companies with great achievements in CSR.

For the second consecutive year, CDL was conferred the prestigious award by SIAS for our outstanding efforts in corporate disclosure and transparency standards.

Inaugural winner of the Special Recognition Award for Sustainability introduced at this longstanding awards jointly organised by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, the Singapore Institute of Directors and The Business Times, and supported by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority and the SGX.

Listed as one of the 24 firms on the inaugural SGX Sustainability Leaders Index that are considered to be clear frontrunners in ESG standards amongst listed companies in Singapore.

Proud recipient of the distinguished Developer Award for the ninth year and only developer to receive the accolade in 2016. Four of CDL’s project sites were also accorded the SHARP (Safety and Health Award Recognition for Projects) award.

A recipient since 1997, the Award by the National Arts Council recognises CDL’s sustained contribution towards the promotion and advancement of the arts scene in Singapore.

Named Top Property Developer in Asia, Top Singapore Corporation, and among the top 10 sustainable companies in Asia.

Continued to be an index component on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific). The first Singapore developer to be listed on DJSI.

Recognised for the outstanding leadership from CDL’s Board and for raising the bar to ensure that strong corporate governance plays an essential part in protecting and enhancing long-term value for all stakeholders.

Amongst an elite group of companies worldwide that meets globally recognised ESG standards.

First and only Singapore company to be listed for seven consecutive years in this prestigious global ranking announced annually at the World Economic Forum, Davos. At 10th place, CDL is ranked the world’s most sustainable real estate company in 2016, up from 34th in 2015

Achieved a Green Star ranking – the highest category of sustainability performance for GRESB, a leading global source of comprehensive portfolio level sustainability data for the real estate industry

Received an AAA rating by MSCI ESG Research. The Indices are designed to represent the most prevalent ESG investment strategies.

Recognised for excellence in health and safety management by the UK-based safety organisation, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Presented with the RoSPA President’s Award for receiving 10 consecutive Gold Awards.

Ranked as one of the Top 10 Components on the STOXX Global ESG Leaders Index for the Asia Pacific region.

Listed on the yearly guide of the world’s most sustainable companies in each sector based on the annual assessment conducted by sustainability investment specialist RobecoSAM.

Only Singapore company selected as an index constituent based on the implementation of the ten UN Global Compact principles and evidence of executive leadership commitment and consistent baseline profitability.

A special pinnacle award presented to the late Mr Kwek Leng Joo in recognition of his visionary leadership and positive influence in Singapore’s green building movement and beyond.

The award recognises companies with progressive workplace cultures and good people practices, using the same methodology as “Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For” in its selection and ranking.

The late Mr Kwek Leng Joo was honoured with the highest individual environmental accolade awarded by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, for his outstanding contributions towards environmental sustainability in Singapore.

Presented annually by SIAS and supported by SGX, the award recognises CDL’s outstanding efforts in corporate disclosure and transparency standards.

Accredited by SPRING Singapore, the certification was given to existing SQC organisations for demonstrating higher levels of performance in business excellence initiatives, processes, and results.

Organised by Global Initiatives in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers, the award recognises sustainable business best practices in reduction of negative impact on natural habitats and wildlife.

Presented by the WSH Council and supported by the Ministry of Manpower, the annual awards recognise excellence in workplace safety and health. CDL is a proud recipient of the distinguished Developer Award for the eighth year, and four of its project sites were also accorded the SHARP (Safety and Health Award Recognition for Projects) award.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Award by the National Arts Council recognises CDL’s sustained contributions to the promotion and development of the arts in Singapore.

Named Top Property Developer in Asia, Top Singapore Corporation, and second among the top 100 sustainable companies across 10 key Asian economies.

Amongst an elite group of companies worldwide that meets globally recognised corporate responsibility standards.

First and only Singapore company to be listed for six consecutive years in this prestigious global ranking announced annually at the World Economic Forum, Davos. In 2015, CDL was ranked 34th, up from 39th in 2014.

Continued to be an index component on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific). CDL is the first Singapore developer to be listed on both the DJSI and FTSE4Good Index Series.

Selected as an index constituent based on the implementation of the UN Global Compact’s ten principles, and evidence of executive leadership commitment and consistent base-line profitability

Achieved a Green Star ranking – the highest category of sustainability performance for GRESB. A leading global source of comprehensive portfolio level sustainability data for the real estate industry, GRESB covers 46 countries in six continents.

Received the highest AAA rating by MSCI ESG Research. The Indexes are designed to represent the most prevalent environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related investment strategies.

Only company from Singapore and the Hotel, Leisure Goods & Services (Asia Pacific) category listed on this global sustainability index for companies with the most advanced ESG performances.

Inclusion in the Ethibel EXCELLENCE Investment Register indicates CDL’s leading performance in CSR within the property sector

Jointly organised by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Global Initiatives, and presented by natural capital consultancy Trucost, the award recognises companies for their excellence and commitment to track and report environmental sustainability performance.

Most awarded private developer, with a total of 30 accolades. CDL is also the only developer to win top honours – the Quality Excellence Award – Quality Champion (Platinum) – for two years in a row.

Top honours for the Sustainable Business Awards (Large Enterprise) category, for embracing innovative and impactful sustainable practices and solutions.

Organised by the National Environment Agency, Energy Market Authority and the Economic Development Board, CDL received the Excellence in Energy Management Award which recognises companies that have demonstrated a high level of commitment to achieving excellence in energy management.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Award by the National Arts Council recognises CDL’s sustained contributions to promoting and developing the arts in Singapore.

In recognition of our significant contributions to the greening of Singapore, CDL was presented with a life-time Heritage Tree Dedication Award by the Prime Minister Mr Lee Hsien Loong at the launch of the Clean and Green Singapore 2015 campaign.

Co-organised by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, Singapore Institute of Directors and The Business Times, CDL was conferred the Bronze award for Best Investor Relations for companies with market capitalisation of S$1 billion and above.

Organised by the Association of Accredited Advertising Agents (4As), this award affirms CDL’s longstanding efforts to champion the development of green buildings and sustainable practices in Singapore.