KIP Real Estate Investment Trust

Malaysia | 5280.KL | Main

By Sustify.world AI model | 2025-05-24
KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (“KIP REIT”) was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad on 6 February 2017 with its principal activity being investing in a portfolio of retail real estate properties. All properties are strategically located in the suburban areas and concentrated in residential, commercial and industrial areas within a five-kilometre radius of catchment areas. Following the change in its investment policy as of 12 October 2020, KIP REIT will be able to invest in real estate used for retail, industrial and commercial purposes to enhance its portfolio. KIP REIT currently has a portfolio of 11 properties, which comprises 3 industrial properties in Pulau Indah, Port Klang and 7 KIPMalls located in Bangi, Tampoi, Kota Tinggi, Masai, Senawang and Melaka as well as AEON Mall Kinta City in Ipoh. The acquisition of its eighth retail asset, KIPMall Kota Warisan was recently completed in February 2024 with a total net lettable area of over 188,800 square feet. The current total asset under management value is approximately RM1.06 billion.

Reference

Report Year: 2024
Source Files: KIP_REIT_2024_-_Bursa_Part_1.md, KIP_REIT_2024_-_Bursa_Part_2.md

Sustainability Committee

Sustainability Working Committee 🟢

  • Quarterly meetings 🟢

Reporting

GRI, TCFD, Integrated Report 🟢

GHG Accounting

KIP REIT demonstrates a structured approach to GHG accounting with detailed reporting of Scope 1 (1.07 mtCO₂e), Scope 2 (7,062 mtCO₂e), and limited Scope 3 (103.87 mtCO₂e) emissions for FY2024, adhering to the GHG Protocol. Strengths include comprehensive energy data and a clear focus on energy efficiency. However, Scope 3 reporting is limited to business travel and commuting, missing broader value chain impacts. Third-party verification for GHG data is absent, relying instead on internal audits. Improvements are needed in expanding Scope 3 coverage and securing external assurance to enhance credibility. Additionally, setting a clear base year and specifying GWP basis would strengthen reporting consistency.

Emissions

Scope Value Note
Scope1 1.07 mtCO₂e 🟢
Scope2 7,062 mtCO₂e 🟢
Scope3 103.87 mtCO₂e (limited) 🟢 Limited to business travel and employee commuting ⚠️
Biogenic emissions Not applicable → No biomass or biofuel usage reported.

Other Details

  • Base year: Not specified
  • Boundary inventory: Operational control across managed properties
  • Gwp basis: Not specified
  • Standard: GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard
  • Data collection approach: Energy consumption, fuel usage, and limited Scope 3 categories
  • Third party verification: Internal audit by Baker Tilly, not third-party verified for GHG data
  • Carbon intensity: 0.394 mtCO₂e/m² 🟢

Efforts

  • 1% reduction target 🟢
  • 96.6 tonnes recycled 🟢
  • 17,334 GJ renewable energy 🌞
  • LED lighting (59.17% savings) 🌱

Social Highlights

  • 100% employees trained 🟢
  • RM22,406 community investment 🥗
  • 7,002 beneficiaries 🥗
  • 2,011 training hours 🟢
  • 62% satisfaction rate 🟢

Governance

  • Salary disclosure: Can’t find ⚠️
  • Litigation: Can’t find ⚠️

Report Quality

Commendable effort by KIP REIT in presenting a detailed sustainability report for FY2024 🟢. The report showcases quantifiable actions such as specific GHG emission figures (e.g., Scope 2: 7,062 mtCO₂e), energy efficiency initiatives (59.17% savings from LED lighting), and social impact metrics (e.g., RM22,406 community investment). Forward-looking commitments like targeting a 1% GHG reduction by 2030 and achieving 40% renewable energy by the same year are notable strengths. However, gaps exist with limited Scope 3 reporting and a lack of third-party verification for GHG data ⚠️. Some sections contain generic statements (e.g., 'committed to sustainability') without deeper evidence of outcomes. To enhance credibility, KIP REIT could incorporate external assurance, expand Scope 3 coverage, and provide more granular impact assessments. Overall, the report provides a solid foundation but could benefit from greater specificity and validation.

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