Alpha-Centric ESG Research

Kyle Rudden

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>New SGX climate-related disclosure requirements based on ISSB's standards are more stringent than current requirements, most notably regarding <em>mandatory</em> Scope 3 emissions reporting.</li><li>The implications for S-REITs are significant. Real Estate is one of the most emissions-intensive sectors, and Scope 3 emissions comprise 85-95% of total emissions for real estate companies.</li><li>Motivated by a strong "business case" for best-in-class climate performance and transparency, many S-REITs are ahead of the curve, evidenced by prominence in climate-related indexes.</li></ul>

New SGX climate-related disclosure requirements based on ISSB's standards are more stringent than current requirements, most notably regarding mandatory Scope 3 emissions reporting.The implications for S-REITs are significant. Real Estate is one of the most emissions-intensive sectors, and Scope 3 emissions comprise 85-95% of total emissions for real estate companies.Motivated by a strong "business case" for best-in-class climate performance and transparency, many S-REITs are ahead of the curve, evidenced by prominence in climate-related indexes.

S-REITs: Climate Disclosures and Inclusion in ESG-Related Equity Indexes

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Equity Bottom-Up

10 in 10 with Cromwell European REIT - Unlocking value from logistics pivot

Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia), SCCM Asia Research

SCCM Asia Research

Research from SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

Headquartered in Singapore, SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia) is an investment bank focusing on emerging growth companies across Asia, providing a full suite of investment banking services, including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions advisory, equity capital markets, institutional equities sales and trading and equities research.

SooChow CSSD Capital Markets (Asia)

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cromwell-european-real-estate" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25889" rel="noopener">Cromwell European REIT (CERT SP)</a> to divest 3 light industrial/logistics asset in Germany and France for EUR22m</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/esr-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27983" rel="noopener">ESR Group (1821 HK)</a> in partnership with GIC to launch its Australia third core-plus logistics fund</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kop-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8401" rel="noopener">Kop Ltd (KOPL SP)</a> auditors flagged material uncertainty as a going concern</li></ul>

Cromwell European REIT (CERT SP) to divest 3 light industrial/logistics asset in Germany and France for EUR22mESR Group (1821 HK) in partnership with GIC to launch its Australia third core-plus logistics fundKop Ltd (KOPL SP) auditors flagged material uncertainty as a going concern

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12Sep22) - CERT Divests 3 Logistics Assets for EUR22m

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ec-world-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22842" rel="noopener">EC World Reit (ECWREIT SP)</a> 2Q22 DPU -9.5% YoY; Hit by the pre-termination compensation, though top-line remains stable</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sasseur-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26807" rel="noopener">Sasseur REIT (SASSR SP)</a> 2Q22 DPU -1.6% YoY; Weak performance of variable rental income though occupancy improving</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cromwell-european-real-estate" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25889" rel="noopener">Cromwell European REIT (CERT SP)</a> 1H22 DPU +2.3% YoY; Weaknesses in I&amp;L reversions, overall portfolio metrics remain stable</li>
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EC World Reit (ECWREIT SP) 2Q22 DPU -9.5% YoY; Hit by the pre-termination compensation, though top-line remains stable

Sasseur REIT (SASSR SP) 2Q22 DPU -1.6% YoY; Weak performance of variable rental income though occupancy improving

Cromwell European REIT (CERT SP) 1H22 DPU +2.3% YoY; Weaknesses in I&amp;L reversions, overall portfolio metrics remain stable


ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12Aug22) - ECWREIT Steady Top-Line Due to Master Leases

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cromwell-european-real-estate" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25889" rel="noopener">Cromwell European REIT (CERT SP)</a> divests an office asset in Finland and acquires a UK logistics asset</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ec-world-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22842" rel="noopener">EC World Reit (ECWREIT SP)</a> successfully extended maturity of onshore and offshore facilities; CEO bought more units</li>
<li>302 units of Ho Bee-IOI project Cape Royale at Sentosa Cove sold 50% on launch day at S$2,103psf ASP</li>
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Cromwell European REIT (CERT SP) divests an office asset in Finland and acquires a UK logistics asset

EC World Reit (ECWREIT SP) successfully extended maturity of onshore and offshore facilities; CEO bought more units
302 units of Ho Bee-IOI project Cape Royale at Sentosa Cove sold 50% on launch day at S$2,103psf ASP


ASEAN Builder's Scoop (7Jul22) - CERT Divests Finland Office, Buys UK Logistics

Singapore

Cromwell Real Estate Investment Trust is a real estate investment trust with a commercial portfolio of offices and light industrial /  logistics assets across Europe.

Cromwell European REIT (CERT SP)

10 in 10 with Cromwell European REIT - Unlocking value from logistics pivot

10 in 10 with Cromwell European REIT - Unlocking value from logistics pivot

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12Sep22) - CERT Divests 3 Logistics Assets for EUR22m

ESR/GIC launching 3rd AUS fund; KOPL auditors flagged material uncertainty; RCR detailed value-accretive infusions; Colliers Phils - FDI to drive...

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12Aug22) - ECWREIT Steady Top-Line Due to Master Leases

SASSR hit by weak variable income; CERT weakness in I&L reversions; IREIT low gearing opportunities; UHU occupancies trending up; PWON reached 44%...

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (7Jul22) - CERT Divests Finland Office, Buys UK Logistics

ECWREIT CEO bought more units; Cape Royale at Sentosa sold 50% on launch day; People's Park Centre enbloc for S$1.8bn; IREIT CFO steps down

SCCM Asia Research

S-REITs: Climate Disclosures and Inclusion in ESG-Related Equity Indexes

​New SGX climate-related disclosure requirements based on ISSB's standards are more stringent than current requirements, most notably regarding...

Kyle Rudden

10 in 10 with Cromwell European REIT - Unlocking value from logistics pivot

10 in 10 with Cromwell European REIT - Unlocking value from logistics pivot

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12Sep22) - CERT Divests 3 Logistics Assets for EUR22m

ESR/GIC launching 3rd AUS fund; KOPL auditors flagged material uncertainty; RCR detailed value-accretive infusions; Colliers Phils - FDI to drive...

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12Aug22) - ECWREIT Steady Top-Line Due to Master Leases

SASSR hit by weak variable income; CERT weakness in I&L reversions; IREIT low gearing opportunities; UHU occupancies trending up; PWON reached 44%...

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (7Jul22) - CERT Divests Finland Office, Buys UK Logistics

ECWREIT CEO bought more units; Cape Royale at Sentosa sold 50% on launch day; People's Park Centre enbloc for S$1.8bn; IREIT CFO steps down

SCCM Asia Research

New SGX climate-related disclosure requirements based on ISSB's standards are more stringent than current requirements, most notably regarding...