Demonstrating its commitment to effective health and safety, Mapletree has pursuedthe WELL Health-Safety Rating for 45 of its operational properties in Canada, India, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK and the US, covering more than 1 million sqm. This evidence-based, third-party verified rating from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) focuses on operational policies, maintenance protocols, emergency plans and stakeholder education to address safety and acute health issues and help organisations put the necessary protocols in place for resilience and response. The rating draws from the WELL Building Standard and primarily addresses safety and acute health issues within buildings, covering more than 20 elements across five themes:

• Monitoring and optimising air and water quality

• Communicating health and safety efforts with clarity

• Providing access to integral health benefits and services

• Demonstrating preparedness with emergency planning

• Ensuring effective cleaning and sanitisation practices

Projects undergo annual review to ensure continued adherence to high standards in operations and maintenance. Mapletree has been utilising the WELL at scale programme to streamline its pursuit of WELL Health-Safety Ratings. This approach enables consistent and efficient well-being enhancements across multiple properties while achieving economies of scale in certification.

Research shows that buildings prioritising health and safety benefit from improved tenant satisfaction, reduced insurance costs, higher rental yields and increased asset value, all while fostering healthier and more productive environments.

For Mapletree’s tenants, WELL Health-Safety Ratings reflect a commitment to a well-managed and wellness-focused environment. For Mapletree’s property managers, it supports risk management, validates operational excellence and drives continuous improvement. In certain markets, WELL certification is also emerging as a valuablebenchmarking tool.

Looking ahead, Mapletree remains committed to advancing health and safety across its portfolio and is actively pursuing WELL certifications for several properties as part of its ongoing efforts to raise operational standards.