GRESB Inside ESG: 2024 Infrastructure Assessment Q&A

Unveiling #GRESB 2024 #Assessment Changes & Insights Key Takeaways:

• Understand new GRESB assessment timelines, key for planning submissions.
• Grasp the introduction of new indicators and emphasis on GHG emissions.
• Leverage pre-submission checks and resources for a successful report.

Further Insights

1. Timeline: The GRESB assessment process starts with preparation in Q1, reporting from April to June, validation in summer, preliminary results in September, and final results in October.

2. GHG Emissions: New requirements for GHG emissions reporting include data coverage for Scopes 1, 2, and 3, with emphasis on verification processes and methodology selection.

3. Pre-submission Checks: The pre-submission check service, available from April 1st to June 1st, is crucial for identifying and correcting possible issues in your submission.

4. New Assessments: Introduction of the Development Asset Assessment for pre-operational assets, adding a focused evaluation on early-stage projects.

5. Dynamic Materiality: Dynamic materiality adjusts scoring weights based on an asset's development phase, ensuring fair and contextually accurate assessments.

6. Reporting Resources: A plethora of resources including standard and reference guides, scoring documents, and templates are available online to aid in understanding and completing the assessment.

7. Manual Validation: Evidence for certain indicators will undergo manual validation, affecting scoring based on the validation outcome.

Closing Thoughts: With increasing focus on transparency and accountability in ESG reporting, how can organizations leverage these changes for more impactful sustainability practices?