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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

Listed Equity and Fixed Income Strategies [SAM 01] Selection [SAM 02 - 03] Appointment [SAM 04] Monitoring [SAM 05 - 07] Outputs and outcomes [SAM 08 - 09]

Direct - Listed Equity Incorporation

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

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]

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.

Fiera Properties considers ESG competency when selecting third-party property managers. When considering managers, Fiera discusses managers’ ability to meet sustainability requirements and governance requirements such as adherence to financial control standards.

Fiera's standard third-party property manager agreement requires the management of ESG aspects such as safety, environmental risks and energy and water performance. Managers are required to report at least annually on sustainability performance including environmental, health and safety, utility consumption, waste production, sustainability initiatives and stakeholder engagement.

Fiera monitors manager sustainability key performance indicators quarterly through an online reporting system. Managers are also monitored in a number of areas including energy, water and waste performance, renewable energy, certifications and tenant engagement through GRESB. Performance is assessed against internal targets and industry benchmarks. Fiera asset managers regularly meet with third-party property managers and visit property sites. In these meetings, Fiera often discusses ESG issues.

Third-party managers are integral to the management of property ESG factors. Our managers control the day-to-day operation which has significant impact on ESG performance. Managers also engage directly with key stakeholders such as tenants.

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