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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] Innovation [SG 18] Communication [SG 19]

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 - 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]

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.

All day-to-day property management, including rent and debt collection and active responsible property management, is dealt with by external property management agents. They are selected following a rigorous process that includes ESG considerations. ESG requirements and targets are included in their contractual service agreements. The performance of property manager agents - and any other agents appointed for work on activities such as rent reviews, lease renewals, transactions property maintenance, health and safety issues, and environmental issues - is closely monitored by our internal asset managers.

The property managers are contractually responsible for the implementation of Federated Hermes' responsible property management programme and health and safety as stated in their service agreement. Their requirement include risk management; refurbishment and development; utilities measurement and reporting; RPM business plans; energy management; water management; waste management; transport; procurement and supply chain; environmental risk and management; stakeholders (tenants and community); and quarterly monitoring of progress against targets.

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