Manulife US REIT - Annual Report 2021

109 of 13,650 companies in the global universe in terms of exposure and management of material ESG risks. Engaging Investors As a Manager of the REIT, MUST is committed to disclose material, timely and accurate information. We regularly engagewith the investment community to garner feedback and address any concerns that they may have. MUST is guided by SGX-ST regulatory requirements and its IR Policy in its engagement initiatives. In 2021, we continue to engage different members of the investment community, including institutional and retail investors, analysts, media and financial bloggers. Our three main modes of engagement are: Deepening our Engagement with Investors In thewake of COVID-19, it is essential forMUST tomaintain frequent communication with investors through digital channels. Beyond virtual meetings and calls to engage the investment community, the Manager reinforces its proactive engagement via various digital platforms. Post-event feedback was also solicited regularly from the investment community to trackand improveour engagement efforts in the coming year. Bi-annual e-newsletters post our financial results were also distributed to keep our retail investors updated on our business developments. In 2021, we launched our corporate LinkedIn page to further engage the community through digital means. During the year, we also conducted our first investor perception survey to obtain feedback from about 50 institutional investors on the REIT’s future growth, concerns and ESG. Findings from the survey were shared with the Board and senior management and contributed to the REIT’s growth plans. Launch of MUST’s LinkedIn Page In September 2021, MUST launched its LinkedIn page to broaden its communication efforts with its stakeholders. With this newdigital tool, the investment community is kept abreast of our business, as well as the U.S. and office landscape. This further allows us to engage our investors and support our growth. MUST Insights In May 2021, MUST Insights was launched amidst the pandemic resurgence to provide the investment community with a deeper understanding of the U.S. market and office sector. Industry experts from the U.S. shared about key office trends on the U.S. growth markets and their impact on stakeholders. SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2021 Strengthening corporate disclosures to enhance transparency and accessibility of information Maintaining effective interaction and providing regular access to senior management Increasing awareness and understanding of the U.S. economy, office real estate sector and related topical issues/trends Green Dot Series – A Thought Leadership Initiative Engagement events Regulatory reporting and other communication materials