Operating across more than 150 communities across Germany and the UK, we recognise our responsibility in supporting local economic activity and employment.

We also play an important role in contributing to community wellbeing through practical engagement, volunteering, and targeted social impact initiatives. During the past year, we continued to focus on initiatives that deliver tangible local benefit, while also taking steps towards a more structured and long-term approach to social impact.

In FY2026/27, we will focus on embedding the Rising Stars EduTrust programme, strengthening partnerships and continuing to support locally led initiatives across our portfolio.

Strengthening education and opportunity through Rising Stars EduTrust

Sirius has always valued its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and its responsibility to our South African stakeholders. In recognition of this, the FY2025/27 financial year marked the launch of the Rising Stars EduTrust initiative, representing a shift towards a more focused and long-term approach to social investment. The programme is designed to support early-years education in Faure, Western Cape through improving the physical learning environment, supporting teachers, and creating better conditions for improved educational outcomes. Faure is situated on the edge of Khayelitsha, one of the largest informal settlements in South Africa.

The first phase of work was completed during the year, including the construction and installation of a new Grade R (reception) classroom and storage facility, alongside safety upgrades and essential internal fittings. A new shower block, funded through a partner donation, was also delivered. These improvements enabled the school to welcome 22 Grade R learners at the start of the 2026 academic year; the first time the school has been able to offer this level of provision. As the classroom was completed after the government’s funding assessment, we also committed to covering the teacher’s salary for the 2026 academic year to ensure continuity. A new funding application will be submitted by the school for 2027.

A child sponsorship programme was also launched through employee fundraising. Contributions exceeded the annual target, enabling the school to provide stationery, hygiene packs, and holiday club places for all children, including the newly enrolled Grade R cohort.

The programme is overseen by the Sirius Rising Stars EduTrust, supported by a governance and measurement framework that includes financial oversight, a fund for long-term maintenance and baseline surveys undertaken with teachers and parents. Additional funding secured for 2026 will support the next phase of improvements, including the Grade R outdoor play area and planned upgrades to staff facilities.

As a newly established initiative, the focus remains on consistent delivery and measurable outcomes, with further impact expected to develop over time. The priority this year is embedding the first full year of programme delivery.

Broadening our community impact across Germany and the UK

Across our sites, colleagues continued to support local initiatives through volunteering, contributing 163 hours in Germany and 104 in the UK. In Germany, activities included locally led initiatives such as food distribution and festive community campaigns, while UK colleagues dedicated their time to supporting a local school. These contributions reflect our teams’ commitment to the communities where we operate.

Creating impact through sustainability partnerships

Our environmental and social initiatives continue to intersect through sustainability partnerships supporting biodiversity, climate resilience, and engagement. Through our long-standing collaboration with Tree Nation, 18,118 trees were planted this year across Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda, bringing the total to 112,725 since the partnership began. Of these, more than 13,000 trees were planted during the year in recognition of tenant engagement across the portfolio. These activities support wider ecosystem restoration, but they fall outside our emissions accounting and are not used as offsets.

We also continued to enhance biodiversity across our portfolio. Wildflower areas cover over 60,000 sqm, contributing to local ecosystems and more attractive outdoor environments, across over 526,000 sqm of green space. Our beekeeping partnerships remained active, supporting around 2.5 million bees across 40 hives in Germany and approximately 500,000 bees housed across eight hives in the UK. Taken together, these partnerships provide community-focused environmental benefits while complementing our broader social and tenant engagement efforts.