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From Vision to Action

Shaping Corporate Responsibility
Ankur Gupta, Managing Partner and Head of Real Estate, posing in a professional setting.

Dear Readers,

Over the years, we have established ourselves as a market leader in India’s office real estate sector. We develop and manage the highest-quality office spaces in gateway cities which are fuelling India’s economic growth. Fuelled by a robust economic outlook, vast talent pool and digitalization of global businesses, India has also emerged as a leading destination for Global Capability Centers (GCCs), solidifying its reputation as the “office to the world”. In this promising landscape, Brookfield India REIT is dedicated to accelerating this growth through sustainable investments that enhance customer experience and deliver long-term value for stakeholders.

We recognize that sustainability is core to our operations with our operating principles adhering to the best of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.

BUILDING TRUST THROUGH STRONG GOVERNANCE

We distinguish ourselves through our governance standards; Integrity, transparency and compliance. As a key responsibility of the management, we ensure this through a robust corporate governance framework that guides our actions, helps protect the interest of all stakeholders and drives our stewardship.

Brookfield India REIT’s board and various board committees, play a critical role in monitoring compliance, risk management, and alignment with ESG objectives across the portfolio. This governance framework emphasizes responsible investing, where sustainability considerations are integrated at every stage, from acquisition due diligence to asset management.

INDIA’S ROLE AS THE WORLD’S OFFICE

Our efforts remain focused on fostering trust, transparency, and meaningful engagement with all stakeholders in our ecosystem.

With modern tenants, we actively align with their sustainability targets and social impact goals, such as fostering a diverse workforce, by creating energy-efficient spaces and supporting initiatives that promote inclusivity.

For our tenants, we curate thoughtfully designed workspaces that enable them to perform their best. This includes personalized experiences, state-of-the-art amenities, access to basic comfort conditions such as good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) through MERV14+ filtration, and a strong focus on safety—enhancing both well-being and productivity.

Our commitment to community engagement is rooted in our ethos of being responsible corporate citizens. Initiatives like the annual Powai Run exemplify this ethos, creating a platform that brings together local residents, IIT Bombay students, business leaders, occupiers, and our employees. Such efforts strengthen connections and foster collaboration, reinforcing our role as a partner to the communities we touch.

As India’s only institutional office REIT, we maintain robust governance processes and uphold stringent environmental and social safeguards for our investors. These practices ensure we deliver sustainable growth while remaining committed to a purposeful business model that creates long-term value.

I am pleased to share that Brookfield India REIT has been recognized as a global sector leader in sustainable mixed-use development, achieving a prestigious 5-star Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) rating for the third consecutive year. Additionally, we have been ranked #1 in management score in Asia for the second year in a row. These accolades highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence and environmental stewardship, setting industry benchmarks in sustainability.

We strive to be an employer that has a positive impact on our planet and the lives of people we touch. To support our 177 employees across India, we prioritize their health and safety and career development. Key to our efforts at recruiting and developing talent for the long-term is a culture defined by mutual respect, which forms the foundation for long-term health of our business.

Our industry-leading occupational health, safety, and wellbeing program has earned us the prestigious British Safety Council Sword of Honour for five of our marquee assets. Additionally, we have been recognized with the Golden Peacock Award for Energy Efficiency by the Institute of Directors (IOD), recognizing one of our key decarbonization strategies to achieve Net Zero by 2040 or sooner.

FUTURE FORWARD

We are committed to building strategic, long-term partnerships with leading global companies that share our confidence in India’s growth potential. Our focus on high-quality assets, operational excellence, and sustainability enables us to drive enduring value creation.

We remain optimistic about our growth trajectory and remain poised to be India’s preferred workplace partner, with strategic partnership potential across key gateway cities in India.

Thank you to all our stakeholders for your continued trust and support. Together, we are shaping a resilient and sustainable future for Brookfield India REIT.

Sincerely,

ANKUR GUPTA

Chairperson, Board of Directors Manager of Brookfield India Real Estate Trust

Outdoor seating area at Kensington, Downtown Powai, Mumbai, surrounded by greenery and elegant architecture.

Kensington, Downtown Powai, Mumbai