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PRI reporting framework 2020

Basic information [OO 01 - 09] Asset class implementation gateway indicators [OO 10 - 12] Peering questions [OO LE 01 - HF 01]

Strategy and Governance

Investment policy [SG 01 - 04] Objectives and strategies [SG 05 - 06] Governance and human resources [SG 07 - 08] Promoting responsible investment [SG 09 - 11] Outsourcing to fiduciary managers and investment consultants [SG 12] ESG issues in asset allocation [SG 13 - 15] Asset class implementation not reported in other modules [SG 16 - 17] Innovation [SG 18] Communication [SG 19]

Indirect – Manager Selection, Appointment and Monitoring

Selection [SAM 02 - 03] Appointment [SAM 04] Monitoring [SAM 05 - 07] Outputs and outcomes [SAM 08 - 09]

Direct - Listed Equity Incorporation

ESG incorporation in actively managed listed equities [LEI 01 - 10] Implementation processes [LEI 01 - 10] (A) Implementation: Screening [LEI 04 - 06] (B) Implementation: Thematic [LEI 07] (C) Implementation: Integration of ESG factors [LEI 08 - 10] Outputs and outcomes [LEI 12 - 13]

Direct - Listed Equity Active Ownership

Overview [LEA 01] Engagement [LEA 02 - 08] Outputs and outcomes [LEA 09 - 11] (Proxy) voting and shareholder resolutions [LEA 12 - 21]

Direct - Fixed Income

ESG incorporation in actively managed fixed income [FI 01 - 12] Implementation processes [FI 01 - 03] (A) Implementation: Screening [FI 04 - 06] (B) Implementation: Thematic [FI 07 - 09] (C) Implementation: Integration [FI 10 - 12] Fixed income - Engagement [FI 14 - 16] Outputs and outcomes [FI 17 - 18]

Direct – Private Equity

Overview [PE 01 - 02] Fundraising of private equity funds [PE 03 - 04] Pre-investment (selection) [PE 05 - 08] Post-investment (monitoring) [PE 09 - 13] Outputs and outcomes [PE 14 - 15] Communication [PE 16]

Direct - Property

Overview [PR 01] Fundraising of property funds [PR 02 - 03] Pre-investment (selection) [PR 04 - 06] Post-investment (monitoring and active ownership) [PR 08 - 14] Overview [PR 08] Property monitoring and management [PR 09 - 10] Property developments and major renovations [PR 11] Occupier engagement [PR 12 - 13] Community engagement [PR 14] Outputs and outcomes [PR 15 - 16]

Direct - Infrastructure

Overview [INF 01 - 02] Fundraising of infrastructure funds [INF 03 - 04] Pre-Investment (Selection) [INF 05 - 09] Selection, appointment and monitoring of third-party infrastructure operators [INF 10] Post-investment (monitoring and active ownership) [INF 11 - 16] Overview [INF 11] Infrastructure Monitoring and Operations [INF 12 - 14] Infrastructure Maintenance [INF 15] Stakeholder engagement [INF 16] Outputs and outcomes [INF 17 - 18] Communication [INF 19]

Confidence building measures

Confidence building measures [CM1 01 - 07]

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Selection, appointment and monitoring third-party property managers

PR 07. ESG issues in selection, appointment and monitoring of third-party property managers

07.1. Indicate if your organisation includes ESG issues in your selection, appointment and/or monitoring of third-party property managers.

Yes

07.2. Indicate how your organisation includes ESG issues in your selection, appointment and/or monitoring of third party property managers.

Selection process of property managers incorporated ESG issues

Types of actions

Request explanation of how ESG is effectively integrated, including inquiries about governance and processes

Request track records and examples of how the manager implements ESG in their asset and property management

Discuss property level out-performance opportunities through greater integration of ESG criteria

Request explanation of engaging stakeholders on ESG issues

Other, explain

Coverage

>75% to 100%

>50% to 75%

<50%

Contractual requirements when appointing property managers includes ESG issues

Types of actions

Include clear and detailed expectations for incorporating ESG

Require dedicated ESG procedures in all relevant asset and property management phases

Clear ESG reporting requirements

Clear ESG performance targets

Other, explain

Coverage

>75% to 100%

>50% to 75%

<50%

Monitoring of property managers covers ESG responsibilities and implementation

Types of actions

Performance against quantitative and material environmental / resource targets over specified timeframe.

Performance against quantitative and material environmental / resource targets against relevant benchmarks

Performance against quantitative and qualitative targets to address social impacts of the portfolio/investment,

Other, explain

Coverage

>75% to 100%

>50% to 75%

<50%

07.3. Provide a brief description of your organisations selection, appointment and monitoring of third party property managers and how they contribute to the management of ESG issues for your property investments.

Our asset managers conduct due diligence in the selection of property management companies. Our standard property management agreement includes sustainability compliance. Property managers are monitored through quarterly and annual sustainability reporting.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Real Estate Americas uses third-party managers and Joint Venture partners to provide highly qualified local leasing and property management expertise. Property teams are an integral part of the development and implementation of each asset's ESG plan. Sustainability training is provided using J.P. Morgan Asset Management Real Estate America's Sustainability Reference Guide and ENERGY STAR training resources. We have hired a third-party consultant, LORD Green Real Estate Strategies, to provide additional technical support and to provide third-party review of the property investments as it relates to their sustainability performance and reporting.

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