Alpha-Centric ESG Research

Kyle Rudden

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<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

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)

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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

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/capitaland-investment-ltd-si" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33774" rel="noopener">CapitaLand Investment (CLI SP)</a> 1Q22 Business Updates – FUM flat QoQ but lodging business picking up the slacks</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sasseur-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26807" rel="noopener">Sasseur REIT (SASSR SP)</a> 1Q22 DPU +3.6% YoY; Weathering the storm with robust occupancy</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bhg-retail-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21021" rel="noopener">BHG Retail REIT (BHGREIT SP)</a> 1Q22 Business Updates – Steady and robust occupancy</li></ul>

CapitaLand Investment (CLI SP) 1Q22 Business Updates – FUM flat QoQ but lodging business picking up the slacksSasseur REIT (SASSR SP) 1Q22 DPU +3.6% YoY; Weathering the storm with robust occupancyBHG Retail REIT (BHGREIT SP) 1Q22 Business Updates – Steady and robust occupancy

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (12May22) - CLI Flat FUM but Lodging Picking Up

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sasseur-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26807" rel="noopener">Sasseur REIT (SASSR SP)</a> 4Q21 DPU -1.8% YoY; Record high DPU despite retention, attractive 8.7% yield  </li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genting-singapore-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:439" rel="noopener">Genting Singapore (GENS SP)</a> RWS to start S$400m expansion in 2Q22</li><li>Property executives cites rising inflation and interest rates as major risks</li></ul>

Sasseur REIT (SASSR SP) 4Q21 DPU -1.8% YoY; Record high DPU despite retention, attractive 8.7% yield  Genting Singapore (GENS SP) RWS to start S$400m expansion in 2Q22Property executives cites rising inflation and interest rates as major risks

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (18Feb22) - SASSR Record High FY21 DPU

<ul><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lhn-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27234" rel="noopener">LHN Ltd (LHN SP)</a> FY21 results boosted by facilities management and logistics services; Maintains S$0.01 DPS</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ireit-global" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10596" rel="noopener">IREIT Global (IREIT SP)</a> to achieve 100% occupancy rate for Münster Campus by Sep22 onwards</li><li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daiwa-house-logistics-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35020" rel="noopener">Daiwa House Logistics Trust (DHLT SP)</a> IPO sees healthy demand; Listing on 3Dec</li></ul>

LHN Ltd (LHN SP) FY21 results boosted by facilities management and logistics services; Maintains S$0.01 DPSIREIT Global (IREIT SP) to achieve 100% occupancy rate for Münster Campus by Sep22 onwardsDaiwa House Logistics Trust (DHLT SP) IPO sees healthy demand; Listing on 3Dec

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (29Nov21) - LHN Boosted by Facilities and Logistics Services

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Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust is a Singapore-based real estate investment trust that invests in a diversified portfolio of income-producing retail outlet malls and related real estate assets, primarily in China. Its portfolio includes four outlet malls located in Chongqing, Hefei, and Kunming. The company was founded in Singapore in 2017.

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Sasseur (SASSR SP)

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 (12May22) - CLI Flat FUM but Lodging Picking Up

SASSR weathering the storm; BHGREIT robust occupancy; CERT office remains weak; IREIT active leasing ongoing; PRIME slowing reversions; DHLT steady...

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (18Feb22) - SASSR Record High FY21 DPU

RWS commences S$400m expansion; Interest rates risk highest among RE players; New hotel formed in former Lee Rubber building in KL; BSP keeps...

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (29Nov21) - LHN Boosted by Facilities and Logistics Services

LHN boosted by Facilities and Logistics services; IREIT secures new leases at Munster Campus; DHLT IPO debuts on 3Dec; The Commodore sold 70% on...

SCCM Asia Research

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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

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 (12May22) - CLI Flat FUM but Lodging Picking Up

SASSR weathering the storm; BHGREIT robust occupancy; CERT office remains weak; IREIT active leasing ongoing; PRIME slowing reversions; DHLT steady...

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (18Feb22) - SASSR Record High FY21 DPU

RWS commences S$400m expansion; Interest rates risk highest among RE players; New hotel formed in former Lee Rubber building in KL; BSP keeps...

SCCM Asia Research

ASEAN Builder's Scoop (29Nov21) - LHN Boosted by Facilities and Logistics Services

LHN boosted by Facilities and Logistics services; IREIT secures new leases at Munster Campus; DHLT IPO debuts on 3Dec; The Commodore sold 70% on...

SCCM Asia Research

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