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FORTERRA
ANNUAL REPORT 2013
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Co r po r a t e
s u s t a i n a b i l i t y
creates long-term value to our
Unitholders and Forterra’s long-
term commitment to the Chinese
market manifests itself through its
well established Corporate Social
Responsibility (“CSR”) Programme
which remains a fundamental
component of Forterra’s business
philosophy and execution.
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY
As a leading owner, manager
and developer of commercial
real estate in China, the way
we construct and operate our
investment proper t ies has
the essential impact on the
environment and community
that we live in. As a certified
CarbonNeutral Company
1
, Forterra
is committed to developing and
promoting sustainable business
practices and has undertaken
several initiatives to build on its
green credentials achieved over
the past number of years.
The Place Phase 3 (formerly
known as The HQ 3) in its design
process has satisfied all required
credits and is on target to achieve
LEED
2
Gold Certification upon
completion, becoming one of the
very few commercial development
in China to win such status.
1
CarbonNeutral Company: a world-leading
carbon offset and carbon management
business.
2
LEED: Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design, an internationally-
recognised green building certification
system which is developed by the U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC) in March 2000.
“Clay Pots” by Wei Xiaoxin (10 years old)
“Hawk and Chicken” by Yu Jingchuan (7 years old)
“Water Lily” by Meng Qingchun (11 years old)
Artworks of the children assisted in the Nanxi Community Children’s Art Education Program, an ongoing program that Forterra
Foundation has supported financially since 2010 via Forterra-SCF Charitable Fund for Children.