BROOKFIELD’S COMMITMENT TO CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY  Sustainable Growth  Property  Renewable Energy With approximately 200 hydro stations and 11 wind farms on three continents, Brookfield is one of the world’s largest suppliers  of renewable energy. In 2013, we added to our expertise with our first solar power project, located in Puerto Rico, and by making  our first investments in European wind farms, an entry into the most sophisticated renewable energy market in the world. In an  average year, our $19 billion portfolio provides enough clean electricity to supply approximately two million homes, offsetting  power generation that may otherwise increase greenhouse gas emissions. The ability of our hydro assets to produce energy  at peak periods and conserve water during off-peak periods meets an important social need, as we deliver clean power when  demand is at its highest. Within our buildings, Brookfield is working with tenants to increase awareness of sustainability and incorporate best practices  in environmental management. Our employees take part in ongoing education programs focused on the latest initiatives in  sustainable development and many have been certified with sustainable building management designations. This knowledge has  enabled Brookfield to launch property programs that include energy efficient transportation, such as car pools and biking, and  tenant energy reporting portals, which allow our clients to better understand and control their electricity use. We have launched  water reduction programs in our office properties, resulting in a 15% decline in water use at our Canadian portfolio over the  past five years. We installed electric vehicle charging stations in 10 office buildings last year, and 45 Brookfield properties now  feature these facilities. For our clients, sustainability is a priority and we strive to exceed their expectations by constantly improving our properties.  In North America, the standard environmental excellence is the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design or LEED  designation. We received this certification on four buildings over the course of the year, with 41 Brookfield properties now  LEED certified. Moving forward, we have pledged to build all future office developments to a minimum of LEED Gold or its  local equivalent. Our newest development project in Toronto, Bay Adelaide East, will achieve LEED Platinum status, signifying  the highest level of sustainable design. Our properties also meet or exceed recognized environmental standards in Australia,  South America and Europe. In our global property operations, we provide responsible environmental solutions and energy-saving strategies to our tenants  and our communities. We achieve this goal through an approach that is based on three principals which guide our actions on  sustainability: Brookfield has more than 100 years of experience as an operator of real assets – property, renewable energy, infrastructure and  private equity – and has built an expertise in sustainable investing. This includes an ongoing commitment to reduce greenhouse  gas emission and improve our efforts on energy and water conversation, recycling, wildlife preservation, reforestation and  erosion control. We participate in global benchmarking of our sustainability initiatives. As our portfolio expands, we are finding  new ways to incorporate sustainability into our operations. For example, our newly acquired warehouse properties use energy- saving, sustainable building practices that include skylights to reduce artificial lighting and storm water systems that store rain  for use in irrigation. This approach is good for the environment and good for business, as it translates into lower utility bills,  better worker productivity and higher occupancy rates. As owners of long-life assets, we recognize Brookfield’s future success depends on the long-term health of the communities in  which we do business and the environment in which we operate. That view drives the company’s commitment to corporate social  responsibility. At Brookfield, we believe that sustainable business practices are linked to the creation of long-term wealth for  our shareholders, and we strive for excellence in environmental sustainability, workplace safety and corporate governance in all  our operations. The Board of Directors and management consider corporate social responsibility to be a high priority, shaping  the company’s strategy and decisions. We are committing the resources needed to make a positive, lasting social impact in all  we do. As the company grows and becomes more global in scope, we see increased opportunities to improve our commitment  to building a better world. Across Brookfield, our corporate social responsibility initiatives are broadly focused on two themes: • Sustainable Growth • Community Engagement • Develop, operate and renovate properties to reduce carbon emissions and achieve optimum energy efficiency and occupant  satisfaction. • Incorporate innovative environmental strategies to achieve best-in-industry sustainability performance in new developments  and in retrofitting and redesign of existing properties. • Support industry initiatives that foster energy- and resource-efficient property operations, and seek the highest standard of  environmental certification. 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 147