On October 1st, 2025, the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) officially announced its 2025 assessment results.Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (Yuexiu REIT, stock code: 00405.HK) has been awarded the highest 5-Star rating and the honor of “Global Sector Leader-Listed” title under Diversified Property sector for the first time, and has also secured thehighest Public Disclosure score of “A”for the fifth consecutive year.

In the 2025 GRESB assessment, Yuexiu REIT achieved full marks in both the Social (S) and Governance (G) dimensions, while the Environmental (E) dimension scored 10 points above the peer group average, driving its overall score to rise from 86 to 91out of 100, ranking second among the group of listed companies investing in diversified properties in Eastern Asia. In sub-categories, Yuexiu REIT received full scores in leadership, policies, reporting, risk management, risk assessment, targets, tenants and community, data monitoring and review.

Additionally, according to the 2025 Sustainability Rating Results published by Hang Seng Indexes in August, Yuexiu REIT's sustainability rating was upgraded to “A”, with both overall and environmental performance exceeding 60% of its industry peers.

Yuexiu REIT has long been committed to integrating sustainability principles into its business and management models, continuously aligning with international standards to enhance operational efficiency and actively pursuing green and low-carbon development.

On the operational front, Yuexiu REIT has embedded green, healthy, safe, smart, and community-oriented concepts into every aspect of its business:

• From 2021 to 2024, the cumulative investment in asset appreciation projects for energy conservation and carbon reduction was approximately 26.94 million yuan, while the cumulative investment in asset appreciation projects for safety and security improvement was approximately 35.18 million yuan.
• Guangzhou International Finance Centre (GZIFC), Yuexiu Financial Tower, and Wuhan Yuexiu Fortune Center have all achieved LEED v4.1 O+M Platinum certification;
• GZIFC Office Tower and Yuexiu Financial Tower have earned WELL Platinum certification, while seven properties, including the Wuhan properties, have received the WELL Health-Safety Rating (HSR);

• GZIFC has successfully renewed both BOMA 360 International and BOMA China COE certifications;
• Introduce artificial intelligence technology to upgrade and improve the energy management platform, and nearly 85% of properties now covered by digitalized energy monitoring;
• Launched green electricity pilot program and implemented lean management. In 2024, carbon emission intensities (Scope 1 + Scope 2) were reduced by 20.0% (non-hotel/serviced apartments) and 19.8% (hotel/serviced apartments) compared to that of 2019;
• Annual fire safety drills are conducted across all properties, with emergency response plans in place for extreme weather events;
• Waste sorting and paperless office initiatives are consistently promoted;
• Active participation in global green campaigns such as Earth Hour and World No Tobacco Day, and regular tenant engagement events like the Green Health Run;

• Landmarks such as GZIFC and Yuexiu Financial Tower were lit in blue in support of World Autism Awareness Day.

On the financing front, Yuexiu REIT is actively advancing green and sustainable finance to accelerate its low-carbon transformation. In December 2024, Yuexiu REIT successfully signed a new Sustainability-Linked Loan (SLL) with a total value of HKD 1.805 billion. As of the end of June 2025, green and sustainability-related financing accounted for approximately 34% of total financing.

Ms. OU Haijing, CEO of Yuexiu REIT, stated: "The dual upgrades of GRESB Rating and Hang Seng Sustainability Rating demonstrate the effectiveness of our ESG strategy and validate that our ESG governance structure, operational standards, control processes, and performance outcomes are industry-leading. This is a milestone in our journey toward sustainable value creation, and we are greatly encouraged."

Looking ahead, Yuexiu REIT will remain committed to the concepts of Economy Win-win Development, Environment Green Development and Society Inclusive Development. Yuexiu REIT will continue to enhance ESG governance and risk management, deepen the implementation of its dual-carbon strategy, and create long-term value for all stakeholders.

About GRESB

GRESB is the leading global sustainability benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments, widely recognized by financial and capital markets. According to the public information, in 2024, GRESB assessed 3,110 real estate and infrastructure funds, developers, and asset operators across over 80 countries and regions, representing a gross asset value (GAV) of more than USD 9 trillion.

About Hang Seng Indexes Sustainability Ratings

Hang Seng Indexes commissions the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) to conduct sustainability assessments based on international and local standards. According to the public information, the 2025 assessment covered approximately 500 Hong Kong-listed companies and over 1,300 A-share companies. The results are publicly disclosed and serve as a key reference for evaluating corporate ESG performance.