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17-September-2024 Keppel and Keppel REIT recognised at SIAS Investors’ Choice Awards 2024

Keppel Ltd. (Keppel), a leading global asset manager and operator, has been recognised as a winner of the Singapore Corporate Governance Award 2024 (Big Cap) and the Singapore Corporate Sustainability Award 2024 (Big Cap) at the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) (SIAS) Investors’ Choice Awards 2024.

Keppel REIT has also been conferred winner of the Singapore Corporate Governance Award 2024 (REITs & Business Trusts).

The awards are based on a scorecard and methodology developed by SIAS, together with NUS School of Business, Centre for Governance and Sustainability and its industry partners, to focus on sustainability, governance, transparency and communications for the benefit of investors. The Singapore Corporate Governance Award and the Singapore Corporate Sustainability Award respectively recognise listed companies that have good corporate governance and sustainability practices which promote shareholder interests, and those that have demonstrated good overall ESG sustainability disclosures and reporting.

Mr Kevin Chng, CFO of Keppel Ltd., said, “Keppel is honoured to be conferred the Singapore Corporate Governance Award and Singapore Corporate Sustainability Award, which affirm the Board and management’s efforts to strengthen our corporate governance and sustainability practices. As a global asset manager and operator, and a steward of capital, we uphold our fiduciary duty zealously. We will continue to uphold high standards of governance and embrace sustainability to create long-term value for our investors, customers and stakeholders.”

Mr Koh Wee Lih, CEO of Keppel REIT Management Limited, the manager of Keppel REIT, said, “Keppel REIT is honoured to be conferred the Singapore Corporate Governance Award for REITs & Business Trusts, which reflects the dedication of our teams in maintaining high levels of governance while delivering value to all our stakeholders. We are grateful to SIAS for this acknowledgment and their continued trust and confidence in Keppel REIT.”

Mr David Gerald, Founder, President & CEO of SIAS, said, “Congratulations to Keppel Ltd. and Keppel REIT for winning the Singapore Corporate Governance Award and to Keppel Ltd. for clinching the Singapore Corporate Sustainability Award for the second consecutive year. Keppel’s steadfast commitment to transparency, ethical leadership, accountability and sustainability practices has been inspiring as it steers toward creating enduring impact as a global asset manager and operator.”

 

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About Keppel Ltd.

Keppel Ltd. (SGX:BN4) is a global asset manager and operator with strong expertise in sustainability-related solutions spanning the areas of infrastructure, real estate and connectivity. Headquartered in Singapore, Keppel operates in more than 20 countries worldwide, providing critical infrastructure and services for renewables, clean energy, decarbonisation, sustainable urban renewal and digital connectivity. Keppel creates value for investors and stakeholders through its quality investment platforms and diverse asset portfolios, including private funds and listed real estate and business trusts.
 

About Keppel REIT

Listed by way of an introduction on 28 April 2006, Keppel REIT is one of Asia’s leading real estate investment trusts with a portfolio of prime commercial assets in Asia Pacific’s key business districts.

Keppel REIT’s objective is to generate stable income and sustainable long-term total return for its Unitholders by owning and investing in a portfolio of quality income-producing commercial real estate and real estate-related assets in Asia Pacific.

Keppel REIT has a portfolio value of over $9 billion, comprising properties in Singapore; the key Australian cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Perth; Seoul, South Korea; as well as Tokyo, Japan.

Keppel REIT is managed by Keppel REIT Management Limited and sponsored by Keppel, a global asset manager and operator with strong expertise in sustainability-related solutions spanning the areas of infrastructure, real estate and connectivity.

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