January 11, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Issuer of REIT securities:

1-17-10, Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

SOSiLA Logistics REIT, Inc. (SLR)

Representative: Nobuhiko Matsumoto, Executive Director

(Securities Code: 2979)

Asset management company:

Sumisho Realty Management Co., Ltd.

Representative: Hideki Yano, President & CEO

Inquiries: Tomoaki Sato,

General Manager, REIT Management Department

TEL: +81-3-4346-0579

Notice Concerning Sign on the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI),

the Principles for Financial Action for the 21st Century, and Support for Recommendations Issued by the

Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures TCFD

SOSiLA Logistics REIT, Inc. ("SLR") hereby announces that Sumisho Realty Management Co., Ltd. ("SRM"), the asset management company to which SLR entrusts the management of its assets, has become a signatory to the

Principles for Responsible Investment ("PRI") and the Principles for Financial Action for the 21st Century ("PFA21") and also supported the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures ("TCFD").

1. Overview of the PRI

The PRI is recognized as the international network of institutional investors and the financial industry working together for the realization of the following six principles advocated by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2006. The PRI is promoted by the United Nations Environment Program Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).

The PRI encourages the incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into investment decision- making, aiming to help the beneficiaries enhance long-term investment performance and better fulfill their fiduciary duty. SRM agrees with the basic approach of PRI and became a signatory in January 2022.

The Six Principles for Responsible Investment

  1. We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.
  2. We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.
  3. We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.
  4. We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.
  5. We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.
  6. We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.

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2. Overview of the PFA21

The PFA21 was formulated in October 2011 as an action guideline for financial institutions that want to fulfill the responsibilities and roles necessary for the formation of a sustainable society, with the Ministry of the Environment working as the secretariat. Based on its business content, each signatory financial institution will base their efforts as far as possible on seven principles. One of the features is that it is positioned as a starting point for collaboration without being restricted by business type, scale, region, etc.

SRM agrees with the basic approach of PFA21 and became a signatory in December 2021.

Seven Principles

  1. Recognizing the responsibilities and roles that one should fulfill, and taking into consideration the perspective of a preventive approach, we will make our best efforts to build a sustainable society through each business.
  2. We will contribute to the formation of a sustainable global society through the development and provision of financial products and services that contribute to the development of "industries that contribute to the formation of a sustainable society" represented by the environmental sector and the improvement of competitiveness.
  3. From the perspective of regional promotion and sustainability improvement, we will support the environmental considerations of small and medium enterprises, improvements in citizens' environmental awareness, disaster preparedness and community activities.
  4. Recognizing that it is important for diverse stakeholders to collaborate in the formation of a sustainable society, we will endeavor not only to participate in such efforts but to take a proactive role.
  5. In addition to complying with environment-related laws and regulations, we will actively work to reduce the burden on the environment, such as resource and energy saving, and will strive to reach out to our suppliers.
  6. Recognizing that activities to enhance the sustainability of society are management issues, we will endeavor to disclose information about our efforts.
  7. In order to actively implement these efforts in our daily work, we will raise the awareness of our officers and employees regarding environmental and social issues.

3. Overview of the TCFD

The TCFD was established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB is an organ comprising national financial regulatory authorities and central banks to monitor international finance) for the purpose of reviewing financial institutions' climate- related information disclosure and response.

The TCFD announced recommendations to the effect that financial institutions, companies, etc. understand the risks and opportunities presented by climate change and disclose the effects of climate change on business to their stakeholders including investors.

SRM supported the recommendations of the TCFD in November 2021.

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4. Future measures

As a real estate management company, SRM has established ESG policies to ensure that it places importance on ESG issues in its investment decisions and investment management. It is making concerted efforts to take environmental measures for the properties managed by SRM and implement considerations for society. Its endorsement of the PRI, PFA21 and the recommendations of the TCFD was part of these initiatives. Based on our ESG policies, SRM will take action on energy-saving and other environmental initiatives and will implement considerations to society.

SLR will continue to promote ESG initiatives to help realize an affluent society based on the three concepts of connection with society (Sociability), environmental awareness and sustained growth (Sustainability) and awareness of people and the working environment (Individuality). Please see the following websites for the ESG initiatives of SLR and SRM.

SLR's ESG initiatives website:https://sosila-reit.co.jp/en/feature/esg.html

SRM's ESG initiatives website:https://www.sumisho-rm.co.jp/en/esg/

  • SOSiLA website:https://sosila-reit.co.jp/en/

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