Human Rights 

ESA respects internationally recognised human rights and the dignity of individuals. 

We are committed to: 

• supporting and respecting internationally recognised human rights; 

• treating people fairly, respectfully and with dignity; 

• promoting equal opportunity and non-discrimination; and 

• seeking to avoid involvement in activities that contribute to human rights abuses. 

We seek to apply these principles across our operations and encourage responsible practices among our business partners. 

Labour 

ESA is committed to fair and responsible employment practices and to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. 

We support: 

• the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour; 

• the effective abolition of child labour; 

• the elimination of discrimination in employment and occupation; and 

• safe and healthy working conditions. 

We expect our employees and seek to encourage our contractors and suppliers to uphold applicable labour laws and responsible labour practices. 

Environment 

ESA recognises our responsibility to manage the environmental impacts associated with our operations and assets and to continually improve our environmental performance. 

We are committed to: 

• taking a precautionary approach to environmental challenges, including identifying and managing material environmental and climate-related risks; 

• promoting greater environmental responsibility across our operations and assets; 

• improving the efficient use of energy, water and other resources; 

• preventing pollution and reducing waste where practicable; 

• supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the transition towards lower-carbon operations; 

• pursuing renewable energy and resource-efficiency opportunities where technically and commercially appropriate; and 

• encouraging the development and adoption of environmentally responsible technologies and solutions. 

These commitments are supported through ESA’s environmental management practices and the continual improvement of our environmental performance. 

Anti-Corruption 

ESA is committed to conducting business ethically and with integrity. We adopt a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. 

We are committed to: 

• opposing bribery and corruption in all forms; 

• prohibiting improper payments and other improper advantages; 

• appropriately identifying and managing actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest; 

• complying with applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and our internal policies; 

• providing appropriate channels for concerns regarding suspected misconduct to be raised; and 

• taking appropriate action where misconduct or breaches of applicable requirements are identified. 

We expect employees and relevant parties acting on ESA’s behalf to conduct business ethically and in accordance with applicable laws and ESA’s policies. 

Putting Our Principles into Practice 

We seek to integrate these principles, where relevant, into the way we manage our business and assets, including: 

• investment and asset management; 

• environmental, health and safety management; 

• employment and workplace practices; 

• procurement and supplier engagement; 

• risk management; and 

• business ethics and compliance. 

Our commitments are supported by ESA’s relevant policies, management systems and governance processes. 

We will periodically review this Policy and our approach to responsible business practices, taking into account changes in our business, applicable laws and regulations, and relevant sustainability practices. 

Speaking Up: Whistleblowing Channel 

ESA is committed to maintaining a high standard of integrity in our business conduct and takes a zero-tolerance approach to fraud, bribery, corruption and other unethical behaviour. Our Whistleblowing Policy provides a trusted avenue for employees, vendors, customers and other stakeholders to raise serious concerns in good faith, without fear of reprisal. 

Concerns that may be reported include, but are not limited to: 

• misconduct relating to financial reporting, accounting or other financial matters; 

• corruption, misappropriation or blackmail; 

• any criminal offence, or failure to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation; 

• significant breaches of ESA Group policies or internal controls; 

• endangerment of the health and safety of any individual; or 

• concealment of any of the above. 

Reports are received and handled through an independent external channel operated on ESA’s behalf: 

Email: ExtraSpace@rsmsingapore.sg 

Telephone: +65 6705 7120