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33%
Female
67%
Male
Good governance
Code of ethics and conduct
As an externally managed business trust, a-iTrust has no
employees, and is managed by Ascendas Property Fund
Trustee Pte. Ltd. (“Trustee-Manager”), which is based
in Singapore. The properties in India are managed on
the ground by Ascendas Services (India) Private Limited
(“Property Manager”). All references to employees refer to
the staff of theTrustee-Manager and/or Property Manager.
The employees of both theTrustee-Manager and Property
Manager are committed to complying with Ascendas
Group’s Code of Ethics and Conduct. This ensures that
employees exhibit high standards of discipline and integrity
when conducting offcial duties on behalf of theTrust.
Corporate governance
We believe in establishing a strong and effective
corporate governance culture to protect the interests of
our unitholders. In recognition of our efforts to enhance
transparency and corporate governance, we were proud to
receive the Merit award at the 2013 Singapore Corporate
Governance Award for the second year in a row.
For full details of our corporate governance matters, please
refer to the Corporate Governance Report which can be
found on page 50.
17% 14%
Under 30 Under 30
Breakdown by gender
Breakdown by age
Singapore India
18%
5%
Female
50 & above
82%
Male
83%
30-49
81%
30-49
Social responsibility1
People
Our employees underpin our
competitiveness and success.We aim
to attract, retain and develop the
brightest and best people in our industry.
We provide a stimulating, challenging
and rewarding environment in which our
people can work and be supported in
developing their career paths and
skill sets.
As a fair employer, we are committed to
the fve principles of fair employment:
1) Recruit and select employees on
the basis of merit (such as skills,
experience or ability to perform the
job), regardless of age,race,
gender, religion, family status
or disability.
2) Treat employees fairly and with respect
and implement progressive human
resource management systems.
3) Provide employees with equal
opportunity to be considered for
training and development based on
their strengths and needs, to
help them achieve their full potential.
4) Reward employees fairly based on
their ability, performance, contribution
and experience.
5) Abide by labour laws and adoptTripartite
Guidelines, which promote fair and
responsible employment practices.
1Al
l references to employer pertain to theTrustee-Manager and Property Manager.