S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment

December 21, 2021

Committed to delivering on the ESG goals, Macrotech Developers bags exceptional score in S&P
Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment
~Amongst the top 13% global real estate leaders assessed by S&P Global through CSA 2021~

Mumbai, December 21, 2021: Macrotech Developers Limited (Lodha), India's No.1* real estate developer, receives an exceptional score in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). Following a thorough evaluation across the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) dimensions, Lodha scored 58 out of 100 in the 2021 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. This was Macrotech Developers first attempt at the assessment.

With the company performing in the 87 percentile in the Real Estate industry, it is amongst the top 13% of companies assessed globally under S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment this year.

The benchmarking exercise was commissioned by Macrotech Developers earlier this year when the company formalized its goal of becoming a 'net zero carbon' company by 2035. The company aimed to undertake a baseline assessment to measure its existing impact on ESG issues. The resultant ESG profile score clearly reflects that Lodha, being a values-driven company, has already been performing remarkably on Environmental, Social, and Governance aspects and showcases the company's commitment towards achieving its ESG goals.

Commenting on the ratings, Abhishek Lodha, CEO and Managing Director of Macrotech Developers said, "Being an industry leader we shoulder a significant responsibility to do what is right for the current and future generations. Prioritizing our ESG targets and integrating the same in business strategies has always been our aim, and this ESG rating is a testament to our commitments. This rating process has made us aware of several opportunities for improvement and growth and we aim to move into the top 5% of global real estate companies in the next 2 years. Our medium term goal is to be a 'net positive' organization - focusing not just on economic profit, but also creating a positive impact on society and the environment. This is the start of a long journey and we are fully committed to "doing good, while doing well".

With an ardent focus on attaining the highest standard of governance and becoming a global leader in sustainability, Macrotech Developers has been driving business excellence by formulating exemplary initiatives and associations, subsequently propelling its vision of 'Building a Better Life'.

About Lodha

Lodha is among the largest real estate developer in India that delivers with scale since 1980s. Core business of Lodha is residential real estate development with a focus on affordable and mid-income housing. The company also has a growing industrial & logistics park business where in a short span of time, it has scaled up and made its mark with JVs already signed with marquee investors. Lodha has delivered more than 80 million square feet of real estate and is currently developing ~93 million square feet under its ongoing and planned portfolio. The company has ~4400 acres of land beyond its ongoing and planned portfolio which will be utilized in developing further Residential, Commercial and Industrial & Logistics spaces. Thriving  at building the world's finest developments, Lodha has created several iconic landmarks across the MMR notable among which are The World Towers, Lodha Altamount, Lodha Park, Lodha New Cuffe Parade and Palava City.