Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust : City Office Towers Obtain Green Mark Platinum Award

Trust Management (Suntec) Limited

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3 February 2022

Suntec City Office Towers Obtain Green Mark Platinum Award

Singapore, 3 February 2022 - Suntec REIT is pleased to report that Suntec City Office Towers have achieved the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Platinum award.

Mr. Chong Kee Hiong, Chief Executive Officer of the Manager, said," We are very pleased to have achieved the Platinum award, the highest of the four BCA Green Mark ratings. With this, the entire Suntec City is now fully Green Mark compliant with the Retail and Convention components having achieved Green Mark Gold earlier. This recognition is testament to Suntec REIT's commitment to lower our carbon footprint, in-line with the objectives of the Singapore Green Plan 2030."

The award reflects the range of initiatives implemented at Suntec City Office Towers. These include efficiencies achieved in energy and waste management, using of green materials in the upgrading of the Suntec City Office Towers, the implementation of SMART facility management as well as collaborating with tenants on green initiatives and activities.

At the REIT level, 84% of the properties across Singapore, Australia and United Kingdom are now green certified. In addition, in recognition of its sustainability leadership in 2021, Suntec REIT was awarded the GRESB1 highest accolade of Global Sector Leader for the Office-Listed category and was ranked top in Asia (Office). Suntec REIT also retained the highest GRESB 5 Star rating.

Mr. Chong added, "As the impact of climate change becomes increasingly pronounced, we will continue to prioritise sustainability initiatives in our business strategies and operations, whilst delivering long-term value to Suntec REIT unitholders."

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1 Established in 2009, GRESB is one of the leading Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) benchmarks for real estate and infrastructure investments globally.

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ABOUT SUNTEC REIT

Listed on 9 December 2004, Suntec REIT holds properties in Suntec City, Singapore's largest integrated commercial development (including one of Singapore's largest shopping mall), a 66.3% interest in Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, a one-third interest in One Raffles Quay and a one- third interest in Marina Bay Financial Centre Towers 1 and 2 and the Marina Bay Link Mall. Suntec REIT holds a 100% interest in a commercial building located at 177 Pacific Highway, Sydney, a 100% interest in a commercial building located at 21 Harris Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, a 50.0% interest in Southgate Complex, Melbourne, a 50.0% interest in a commercial building located at Olderfleet 477 Collins Street, Melbourne and a 100% interest in a commercial building located at 55 Currie Street, Adelaide, Australia. Suntec REIT also holds a 50.0% interest in Nova Properties and a 100% interest in The Minster Building both located in London, United Kingdom. Suntec REIT is managed by an external manager, ARA Trust Management (Suntec) Limited. For more details, please visit www.suntecreit.com.

ABOUT ARA TRUST MANAGEMENT (SUNTEC) LIMITED

Suntec REIT is managed by ARA Trust Management (Suntec) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARA Asset Management Limited ("ARA").

ARA is part of the ESR Group (the "Group"), APAC's largest real asset manager powered by the New Economy and the third largest listed real estate investment manager globally. With US$140 billion in gross assets under management (AUM), our fully integrated development and investment management platform extends across key APAC markets, including China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, India, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, representing over 95% of GDP in APAC, and also includes an expanding presence in Europe and the U.S. We provide a diverse range of real asset investment solutions and New Economy real estate development opportunities across our private funds business, which allow capital partners and customers to capitalise on the most significant secular trends in APAC. With 14 listed REITs managed by the Group and its associates, ESR is the largest sponsor and manager of REITs in APAC with a total AUM of US$45 billion. Our purpose - Space and Investment Solutions for a Sustainable Future - drives us to manage sustainably and impactfully and we consider the environment and the communities in which we operate as key stakeholders of our business. Listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, ESR is a constituent of the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (Large Cap), Hang Seng Composite Index and MSCI Hong Kong Index.

More information is available at www.ara-group.com,www.esr.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This Announcement is for information only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for Units.

The value of Units and the income derived from them may fall as well as rise. Units are not obligations of, deposits in, or guaranteed by, the Manager or any of its affiliates. An investment in Units is subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. The past performance of Suntec REIT is not necessarily indicative of the future performance of Suntec REIT.

Investors have no right to request the Manager to redeem their Units while the Units are listed. It is intended that Unitholders may only deal in their Units through trading on the SGX-ST. Listing of the Units on the SGX-ST does not guarantee a liquid market for the Units.

Unitholders and potential investors are reminded to exercise caution when dealing in the units of the Suntec REIT. Persons who are in doubt as to the action they should take should consult their stockbrokers, bank managers, solicitors or other professional advisors.

Contacts

ARA Trust Management (Suntec) Limited

Tel: [phone]

Melissa Chow

Manager, Investor Relations [e-mail]

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