CO2 footprint in the world. We will strive to lift the level of sustainability development in the process of creating value. At REQ AI we are committed to working towards the UN sustainability goals. We place particular emphasis on the following goals, which is considered especially important in the real estate industry. 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth – We will promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. REQ AI has a Code of Conduct and a Supplier Code of Conduct (for all suppliers providing services worth more than TNOK 500 per annum) and will promote diversity amongst employees. 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – We will promote resilient infrastructure, inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation, hereby promoting the use of new technological solutions (part of 20 immediate measures), contribute to enhanced solutions currently in place and actively use EOS (Nrw: Energi-oppfølgingssystem) to monitor buildings and their energy consumption. 11 Sustainable cities and communities - We will integrate green public spaces and urban planning as part of the assessment in development projects or larger refurbishments, e.g., establish “green roofs” (part of 20 immediate measures) where appropriate. 12 Responsible consumption and production – Waste management and reduction will be part of our focus on property level. No use of toxic building materials (part of 20 immediate measures), LCC analysis and use of Supplier Code of Conduct for all of our suppliers providing services worth more than TNOK 500 per annum. 13 Climate action- Use of energy efficiency programs for the property portfolio (EOS). Climate risk assessment is a part of the investment decision (flood, wind, avalanche, etc.) 15 Life on land - REQ AI will not take on projects that challenges virgin land, water security or food production, or land that works as natural habitat or promotes biodiversity. One of the highlighted criteria for classifying as «Miljøfyrtårn» is the UN Sustainable Development Goal 15- Life on Land and various aspects of this. By integrating ESG factors into the investment process, we aim to enhance investment returns and protect value for our investors while aiming for the companies and assets in which our funds invests ideally to benefit investors, society and the environment.
ESG integration The decision-making process for investments is organized into three levels. First, the Investment Team, which sources a pipeline based on our investment policies. If an opportunity meets the investment criteria and policies, the team does a preliminary underwriting, including input from the asset management team. The team considers and decides which of the opportunities that will be presented to the second level, the Green 7
