Simon Sustainability Report 2014

SUSTAINABILITYGOVERNANCE To further embed Simon’s sustainability strategy into all areas of the business, we have undergone significant changes in our sustainability governance in 2014. We created the position of Director of Sustainability to manage sustainability efforts in a more focused way, and we also established a new sustainability governing body representing a cross section of business functions to jointly develop, manage, execute, and report on the company’s sustainability programs. Sustainability Executive Committee The Sustainability Executive Committee and its Working Group is a team of cross-functional executives from different functions such as Development and Construction, Property Management, Leasing, and Finance. They are responsible for setting the strategic

Sustainability Office The Sustainability Office develops the company’s sustainability strategy, working closely with other functions and teams to prioritize and implement initiatives. The office is also responsible for seeking out business opportunities, conducting outreach to stakeholders, and assisting with sustainability reporting. Sustainability Field Network Our Sustainability Field Network, which engages employees at our mall locations, is responsible for creating and implementing action plans to carry out Simon’s sustainability ambitions at the local level.

direction for sustainability at Simon, as well as providing counsel and executive oversight of sustainability initiatives.

Head of Sustainability Executive Committee President of the Malls

Sustainability Working Group Working group members appointed by the Sustainability Executive Committee

Sustainability Executive Committee • President of Mills • President of Simon Premium Outlets ® • President of Malls • Assistant General Counsel and Secretary • EVP Property Management • Chief Marketing Office & President of Simon Brand Ventures • SVP Finance • VP Investor Relations • SEVP & Chief Adminstrator Officer

Sustainability Office

Sustainability Field Network

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2014

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