Overview Economy Community People Environment Governance & Risk Disclosure GRI & ADX 44GRI 102-16, 413-1 Shaping communities for the future Creating inclusive, connected spaces Aldar has earned a reputation for well-designed developments. By creating spaces that are inclusive, accessible, and also affordable, we embed diversity and inclusion principles across our assets. Many of our buildings exceed the Estidama standards for sustainable buildings and are designed to enable comfortable and safe lifestyles for everyone, including People of Determination. Paying particular attention to inclusive design, we provide wheelchair access, ramps and parking, incorporate accessibility features in communal facilities including bathrooms, gyms and pools, and keep the visually impaired in mind in our designs. We consider those with non-visible disorders as well - at Yas Mall, for example, in 2021 we will implement ‘quiet hours’ in partnership with Zayed Higher Organization and a sensory-controlled environment to allow people with sensory disorders and their families to shop comfortably. Empowering the leaders of tomorrow We firmly believe that investment in education is an investment not only into an individual’s future, but into that of an entire community. Education reaps life-altering dividends in the form of improved career prospects, engaged members of society and shared prosperity. Aldar Education invests in creating and delivering inclusive and innovative learning opportunities that empower our communities today, whilst inspiring the next generation. Our schools have become a regional case study for their holistic approach, informing the UAE’s Education 2020 Strategy. Together with the Government, Aldar Education promotes national values of citizenship and responsibility, equality, and justice, supporting excellence in science, technology, and innovation. In 2020, Aldar Education committed to a long-term investment of AED 1 billion to fund a range of initiatives in the medium to long-term, including procuring the most advanced teaching technology to support distance learning, developing leading-edge creative and sports facilities, as well as trusted partnerships with other industry leaders, such as Microsoft. Aldar Properties and Sandooq Al Watan provide 10,000 laptops At Aldar Properties, we believe that we have a moral and social imperative to support community initiatives that create a better life for future generations. In line with this commitment, we donated AED 5 million (out of a total AED 18.5 million raised) to the Sandooq Al Watan Fund, towards the provision of 10,000 laptops for school and university students. This initiative supports the Ministry of Education’s distance-learning programme, which ensured the continuity of high-quality education throughout the pandemic. In response to COVID-19, we also invested a total of AED 10 million in technology and infrastructure to enable distance learning programmes. These included purchasing and distributing devices to families who would not otherwise have had the tools to facilitate home learning for their children. This ensured that no one was left behind on their life-long educational journey, and that equal access to education was maintained for all. Throughout the pandemic, we have continued to stand by our students, their families, and their communities. Looking forward, we will continue to support our students and their families in order to ensure we provide the best education to our future leaders. Sahar Cooper Sustainability Council Member and Chief Executive Officer, Aldar Education