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SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARD
INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR
copy 2016 SASBtrade
Sustainable Industry Classification Systemtrade (SICStrade) IF0402
Prepared by the
Sustainability Accounting Standards Boardreg
March 2016
Provisional Standard
wwwsasborg
REAL ESTATE OWNERS DEVELOPERS amp INVESTMENT TRUSTS
Sustainability Accounting Standard
copy 2016 SASBtrade SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARD | REAL ESTATE OWNERS DEVELOPERS amp INVESTMENT TRUSTS
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
wwwsasborg
REAL ESTATE OWNERS DEVELOPERS amp INVESTMENT TRUSTSSustainability Accounting Standard
The information text and graphics in this publication (the ldquoContentrdquo) is owned by Sustainability Accounting Standards Board All rights reserved You may use the Content only for non-commercial informational or scholarly use provided that you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices related to the Content and that you make no modifications to the Content The Content may not be otherwise disseminated distributed republished reproduced or modified without the prior written permission of Sustainability Accounting Standards Board To request permission please contact us at infosasborg
About SASB
The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) provides sustainability accounting standards for use by
publicly-listed corporations in the US in disclosing material sustainability information for the benefit of investors
and the public SASB standards are designed for disclosure in mandatory filings to the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) such as the Form 10-K and 20-F SASB is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Through 2016 SASB is developing standards for 79 industries in 10 sectors
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARD | REAL ESTATE OWNERS DEVELOPERS amp INVESTMENT TRUSTS
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Purpose amp Structure 1
Industry Description 1
Guidance for Disclosure of Sustainability Topics in SEC filings 2
Guidance on Accounting of Sustainability Topics 4
Users of the SASB Standards 5
Scope of Disclosure 5
Reporting Format 5
Timing 8
Limitations 8
Forward Looking Statements 8
Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics 9
Energy Management 11
Water Management 23
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts 33
Climate Change Adaptation 38
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INTRODUCTION
Purpose amp Structure
This document contains the SASB Sustainability Accounting Standard (SASB Standard) for the Real Estate Owners
Developers amp Investment Trusts industry
SASB Sustainability Accounting Standards are comprised of (1) disclosure guidance and (2) accounting
standards on sustainability topics for use by US and foreign public companies in their annual filings (Form 10-
K or 20-F) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) To the extent relevant SASB Standards may
also be applicable to other periodic mandatory filings with the SEC such as the Form 10-Q Form S-1 and Form
8-K
SASB Standards identify sustainability topics at an industry level which may constitute material informationmdash
depending on a companyrsquos specific operating contextmdashfor a company within that industry SASB Standards are
intended to provide guidance to company management which is ultimately responsible for determining which
information is material and should therefore be included in its Form 10-K or 20-F and other periodic SEC filings
SASB Standards provide companies with standardized sustainability metrics designed to communicate performance
on industry level sustainability topics When making disclosure on sustainability topics companies can use SASB
Standards to help ensure that disclosure is standardized and therefore decision-useful relevant comparable and
complete
SASB Standards are intended to constitute ldquosuitable criteriardquo as defined by AT 10123 - 321 and referenced in AT
7012 as having the following attributes
bull ObjectivitymdashCriteria should be free from bias
bull MeasurabilitymdashCriteria should permit reasonably consistent measurements qualitative or quantitative
of subject matter
bull CompletenessmdashCriteria should be sufficiently complete so that those relevant factors that would alter
a conclusion about subject matter are not omitted
bull RelevancemdashCriteria should be relevant to the subject matter
Industry Description
The Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts industry (the ldquoReal Estate industryrdquo) is composed of
companies that own develop and generally operate income-producing real estate assets Companies in this
industry are commonly structured as real estate investment trusts (REITs) and operate in a wide range of segments
within the real estate industry including residential retail office health care industrial and hotel properties REITs
typically focus on the direct ownership of real estate assets thereby providing investors with the opportunity to
obtain real estate exposure without direct asset ownership and management Although REITs are often
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concentrated in one segment of the real estate industry many REITs are diversified through investment in multiple
property types
For tax purposes real estate companies in the US often prefer to be structured as REITs To be classified as a REIT
companies must maintain most of their assets in real estate derive most income from these assets and distribute a
minimum threshold of their annual taxable income to shareholders as dividends among other requirements Most
US-listed companies in the industry operate exclusively within the US while some companies have broadened
their real estate portfolio exposure internationally
Guidance for Disclosure of Sustainability Topics in SEC Filings
1 Industry-Level Sustainability Topics
For the Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts industry SASB has identified the following
sustainability disclosure topics
bull Energy Management
bull Water Management
bull Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
bull Climate Change Adaptation
2 Company-Level Determination and Disclosure of Material Sustainability Topics
Sustainability disclosures are governed by the same laws and regulations that govern disclosures by securities issuers
generally According to the US Supreme Court a fact is material if in the event such fact is omitted from a
particular disclosure there is ldquoa substantial likelihood that the disclosure of the omitted fact would have been
viewed by the reasonable investor as having significantly altered the lsquototal mixrsquo of the information made
availablerdquo34
SASB has attempted to identify those sustainability topics that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the
financial condition or operating performance of companies within each SICS industry SASB recognizes however
that each company is ultimately responsible for determining what information should be disclosed within the
context of Regulation S-K and other guidance
Regulation S-K which sets forth certain disclosure requirements associated with Form 10-K and other SEC filings
requires companies among other things to describe in the Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations (MDampA) section of Form 10-K ldquoany known trends or uncertainties that have
had or that the registrant reasonably expects will have a material favorable or unfavorable impact on net sales or
revenues or income from continuing operations If the registrant knows of events that will cause a material change
in the relationship between costs and revenues (such as known future increases in costs of labor or materials or price
increases or inventory adjustments) the change in the relationship shall be disclosedrdquo
3 TSC Industries v Northway Inc 426 US 438 (1976)4 CFR 229303(Item 303)(a)(3)(ii)
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Furthermore Instructions to Item 303 state that the MDampA ldquoshall focus specifically on material events and
uncertainties known to management that would cause reported financial information not to be necessarily
indicative of future operating results or of future financial conditionrdquo2
The SEC has provided guidance for companies to use in determining whether a trend or uncertainty should be
disclosed The two-part assessment prescribed by the SEC based on probability and magnitude can be applied to
the topics included within this standard
bull First a company is not required to make disclosure about a known trend or uncertainty if its
management determines that such trend or uncertainty is not reasonably likely to occur
bull Second if a companyrsquos management cannot make a reasonable determination of the likelihood of an
event or uncertainty then disclosure is required unless management determines that a material effect
on the registrantrsquos financial condition or results of operation is not reasonably likely to occur
3 Sustainability Accounting Standard Disclosures in Form 10-K
a Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis
For purposes of comparability and usability companies should consider making disclosure on
sustainability topics in the MDampA in a sub-section titled ldquoSustainability Accounting Standards
Disclosuresrdquo5
b Other Relevant Sections of Form 10-K
In addition to the MDampA section it may be relevant for companies to disclose sustainability information in
other sections of Form 10-K including but not limited to
bull Description of businessmdashItem 101 of Regulation S-K requires a company to provide a description of
its business and its subsidiaries Item 101(c)(1)(xii) expressly requires disclosure regarding certain costs
of complying with environmental laws
Appropriate disclosure also shall be made as to the material effects that compliance with Federal State and local
provisions which have been enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or
otherwise relating to the protection of the environment may have upon the capital expenditures earnings and
competitive position of the registrant and its subsidiaries
bull Legal proceedingsmdashItem 103 of Regulation S-K requires companies to describe briefly any material
pending or contemplated legal proceedings Instructions to Item 103 provide specific disclosure
requirements for administrative or judicial proceedings arising from laws and regulations that target
discharge of materials into the environment or that are primarily for the purpose of protecting the
environment
5 SEC [Release Nos 33-8056 34-45321 FR-61] Commission Statement about Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ldquoWe also want to remind registrants that disclosure must be both useful and understandable That is management should provide the most relevant information and provide it using language and formats that investors can be expected to understand Registrants should be aware also that investors will often find information relating to a particular matter more meaningful if it is disclosed in a single location rather than presented in a fragmented manner throughout the filingrdquo
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bull Risk factorsmdashItem 503(c) of Regulation S-K requires filing companies to provide a discussion of the
most significant factors that make an investment in the registrant speculative or risky clearly stating
the risk and specifying how a particular risk affects the particular filing company
c Rule 12b-20
Securities Act Rule 408 and Exchange Act Rule 12b-20 require a registrant to disclose in addition to the
information expressly required by law or regulation ldquosuch further material information if any as may be
necessary to make the required statements in light of the circumstances under which they are made not
misleadingrdquo
More detailed guidance on disclosure of material sustainability topics can be found in the SASB Conceptual
Framework available for download via httpwwwsasborgapproachconceptual-framework
Guidance on Accounting for Sustainability Topics
For each sustainability topic included in the Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts Industry
Sustainability Accounting Standard SASB identifies accounting metrics
SASB recommends that each company consider using these sustainability accounting metrics when preparing
disclosures on the sustainability topics identified herein
As appropriatemdashand consistent with Rule 12b-206mdashwhen disclosing a sustainability topic identified by this
Standard companies should consider including a narrative description of any material factors necessary to ensure
completeness accuracy and comparability of the data reported Where not addressed by the specific accounting
metrics but relevant the registrant should discuss the following related to the topic
bull The registrantrsquos strategic approach to managing performance on material sustainability issues
bull The registrantrsquos relative performance with respect to its peers
bull The degree of control the registrant has
bull Any measures the registrant has undertaken or plans to undertake to improve performance
and
bull Data for the registrantrsquos last three completed fiscal years (when available)
SASB recommends that registrants use SASB Standards specific to their primary industry as identified in the
Sustainable Industry Classification System (SICStrade) If a registrant generates significant revenue from multiple
industries SASB recommends that it also consider sustainability topics that SASB has identified for those industries
and disclose the associated SASB accounting metrics
6 SEC Rule 12b-20 ldquoIn addition to the information expressly required to be included in a statement or report there shall be added such further material information if any as may be necessary to make the required statements in the light of the circumstances under which they are made not misleadingrdquo
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In disclosing to SASB Standards it is expected that registrants disclose with the same level of rigor accuracy and
responsibility as they apply to all other information contained in their SEC filings
Users of the SASB Standards
The SASB Standards are intended to provide guidance for companies that engage in public offerings of securities
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) and those that issue securities registered under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)7 for use in SEC filings including without limitation annual
reports on Form 10-K (Form 20-F for foreign issuers) quarterly reports on Form 10-Q current reports on Form 8-K
and registration statements on Forms S-1 and S-3 Disclosure with respect to the SASB Standards is not required or
endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or IASB
Scope of Disclosure
Unless otherwise specified SASB recommends
bull That a registrant disclose on sustainability issues and metrics for itself and for entities that are
consolidated for financial reporting purposes as defined by accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States for consistency with other accompanying information within SEC filings8
bull That for consolidated entities disclosures be made and accounting metrics calculated for the whole
entity regardless of the size of the minority interest and
bull That information from unconsolidated entities not be included in the computation of SASB
accounting metrics A registrant should disclose however information about unconsolidated entities
to the extent that the registrant considers the information necessary for investors to understand the
effect of sustainability topics on the companyrsquos financial condition or operating performance
(typically this disclosure would be limited to risks and opportunities associated with these entities)
Reporting Format
Use of Financial Data
In instances where accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate
financial data (eg revenues cost of sales expenses recorded and disclosed for fines etc) such financial data shall
be prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (ldquoUS
GAAPrdquo) and be consistent with the corresponding financial data reported within the registrantrsquos SEC filings Should
accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate disclosure of financial data
7 Registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is required (1) for securities to be listed on a national securities exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange the NYSE Amex and the NASDAQ Stock Market or (2) if (A) the securities are equity securities and are held by more than 2000 persons (or 500 persons who are not accredited investors) and (B) the company has more than $10 million in assets 8 See US GAAP consolidation rules (Section 810)
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that is not prepared in accordance with US GAAP the registrant shall disclose such information in accordance with
the SEC Regulation G
Activity Metrics and Normalization
SASB recognizes that normalizing accounting metrics is important for the analysis of SASB disclosures
SASB recommends that a registrant disclose any basic business data that may assist in the accurate evaluation and
comparability of disclosure to the extent that they are not already disclosed in the Form 10-K (eg revenue
EBITDA etc)
Such datamdashtermed ldquoactivity metricsrdquomdashmay include high-level business data such as total number of employees
quantity of products produced or services provided number of facilities or number of customers It may also
include industry-specific data such as plant capacity utilization (eg for specialty chemical companies) number of
transactions (eg for Internet media and services companies) hospital bed days (eg for health care delivery
companies) or proven and probable reserves (eg for oil and gas exploration and production companies)
Activity metrics disclosed should
bull Convey contextual information that would not otherwise be apparent from SASB accounting metrics
bull Be deemed generally useful for an investor relying on SASB accounting metrics in performing their
own calculations and creating their own ratios
bull Be explained and consistently disclosed from period to period to the extent they continue to be
relevant However a decision to make a voluntary disclosure in one period does not obligate a
continuation of that disclosure if it is no longer relevant or if a better metric becomes available9
9 Improving Business Reporting Insights into Enhancing Voluntary Disclosures FASB Business Reporting Research Project January 29 2001
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Where relevant SASB recommends specific activity metrics thatmdashat a minimummdashshould accompany SASB
accounting metric disclosures
ACTIVITY METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Number of assets by property subsector10 Quantitative Number IF0402-A
Leasable floor area by property subsector11 Quantitative Square feet (ft2) IF0402-B
Percentage of indirectly managed assets by property subsector12 Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) IF0402-C
Average occupancy rate by property subsector13 Quantitative Percentage () IF0402-D
Units of Measure
Unless specified disclosures should be reported in International System of Units (SI units)
Uncertainty
SASB recognizes that there may be inherent uncertainty when disclosing certain sustainability data and information
This may be related to variables such as the reliance on data from third-party reporting systems and technologies
or the unpredictable nature of climate events Where uncertainty around a particular disclosure exists SASB
recommends that the registrant should consider discussing its nature and likelihood
Estimates
SASB recognizes that scientifically based estimates such as the reliance on certain conversion factors or the
exclusion of de minimis values may occur for certain quantitative disclosures Where appropriate SASB does not
discourage the use of such estimates When using an estimate for a particular disclosure SASB expects that the
registrant discuss its nature and substantiate its basis
10 Note to IF0402-AmdashNumber of assets shall include the number of distinct real estate property or building assets and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide Number of assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System The total number of assets reported across all subsectors can exceed the actual number of assets due to the fact that mixed-use assets can be reported in multiple subsectors11 Note to IF0402-BmdashLeasable floor area shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property subsectors when floor area is not available12 Note to IF0402-CmdashThe definition of ldquoindirectly managed assetsrdquo is solely based on the landlordtenant relationship and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoWhere a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so [the asset] should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed Assetrdquo Percentage of indirectly managed assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System13 Note to IF0402-DmdashAverage occupancy rate shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
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Timing
Unless otherwise specified disclosure shall be for the registrantrsquos fiscal year
Limitations
There is no guarantee that SASB Standards address all sustainability impacts or opportunities associated with a
sector industry or company and therefore a company must determine for itself the topicsmdashsustainability-related
or otherwisemdashthat warrant discussion in its SEC filings
Disclosure under SASB Standards is voluntary It is not intended to replace any legal or regulatory requirements that
may be applicable to user operations Where such laws or regulations address legal or regulatory topics disclosure
under SASB Standards is not meant to supersede those requirements Disclosure according to SASB Standards shall
not be construed as demonstration of compliance with any law regulation or other requirement
SASB Standards are intended to be aligned with the principles of materiality enforced by the SEC However SASB is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or
IASB
Forward-looking Statements
Disclosures on sustainability topics can involve discussion of future trends and uncertainties related to the
registrantrsquos operations and financial condition including those influenced by external variables (eg environmental
social regulatory and political) Companies making such disclosures should familiarize themselves with the safe
harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act which preclude civil
liability for material misstatements or omissions in such statements if the registrant takes certain steps including
among other things identifying the disclosure as ldquoforward-lookingrdquo and accompanying such disclosure with
ldquomeaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statementsrdquo
The following sections contain the disclosure guidance associated with each accounting metric such as guidance on
definitions scope accounting compilation and presentation
The term ldquoshallrdquo is used throughout this document to indicate those elements that reflect requirements of the
Standard The terms ldquoshouldrdquo and ldquomayrdquo are used to indicate guidance which although not required provides a
recommended means of disclosure
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Energy Management
Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-01
Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
Quantitative Gigajoules (GJ) Percentage ()
IF0402-02
Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by gigajoules (GJ)
IF0402-03
Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg byproperty subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-04
Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
Discussion and Analysis
na IF0402-05
Water Management
Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-06
Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Cubic meters (m3) Percentage ()
IF0402-07
Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by cubic meters (m3)
IF0402-08
Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-09
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics (cont)
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-10
Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-11
Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-12
Climate Change Adaptation
Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
Quantitative Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-13
Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-14
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
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San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
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REAL ESTATE OWNERS DEVELOPERS amp INVESTMENT TRUSTSSustainability Accounting Standard
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About SASB
The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) provides sustainability accounting standards for use by
publicly-listed corporations in the US in disclosing material sustainability information for the benefit of investors
and the public SASB standards are designed for disclosure in mandatory filings to the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) such as the Form 10-K and 20-F SASB is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Through 2016 SASB is developing standards for 79 industries in 10 sectors
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARD | REAL ESTATE OWNERS DEVELOPERS amp INVESTMENT TRUSTS
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Purpose amp Structure 1
Industry Description 1
Guidance for Disclosure of Sustainability Topics in SEC filings 2
Guidance on Accounting of Sustainability Topics 4
Users of the SASB Standards 5
Scope of Disclosure 5
Reporting Format 5
Timing 8
Limitations 8
Forward Looking Statements 8
Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics 9
Energy Management 11
Water Management 23
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts 33
Climate Change Adaptation 38
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INTRODUCTION
Purpose amp Structure
This document contains the SASB Sustainability Accounting Standard (SASB Standard) for the Real Estate Owners
Developers amp Investment Trusts industry
SASB Sustainability Accounting Standards are comprised of (1) disclosure guidance and (2) accounting
standards on sustainability topics for use by US and foreign public companies in their annual filings (Form 10-
K or 20-F) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) To the extent relevant SASB Standards may
also be applicable to other periodic mandatory filings with the SEC such as the Form 10-Q Form S-1 and Form
8-K
SASB Standards identify sustainability topics at an industry level which may constitute material informationmdash
depending on a companyrsquos specific operating contextmdashfor a company within that industry SASB Standards are
intended to provide guidance to company management which is ultimately responsible for determining which
information is material and should therefore be included in its Form 10-K or 20-F and other periodic SEC filings
SASB Standards provide companies with standardized sustainability metrics designed to communicate performance
on industry level sustainability topics When making disclosure on sustainability topics companies can use SASB
Standards to help ensure that disclosure is standardized and therefore decision-useful relevant comparable and
complete
SASB Standards are intended to constitute ldquosuitable criteriardquo as defined by AT 10123 - 321 and referenced in AT
7012 as having the following attributes
bull ObjectivitymdashCriteria should be free from bias
bull MeasurabilitymdashCriteria should permit reasonably consistent measurements qualitative or quantitative
of subject matter
bull CompletenessmdashCriteria should be sufficiently complete so that those relevant factors that would alter
a conclusion about subject matter are not omitted
bull RelevancemdashCriteria should be relevant to the subject matter
Industry Description
The Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts industry (the ldquoReal Estate industryrdquo) is composed of
companies that own develop and generally operate income-producing real estate assets Companies in this
industry are commonly structured as real estate investment trusts (REITs) and operate in a wide range of segments
within the real estate industry including residential retail office health care industrial and hotel properties REITs
typically focus on the direct ownership of real estate assets thereby providing investors with the opportunity to
obtain real estate exposure without direct asset ownership and management Although REITs are often
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concentrated in one segment of the real estate industry many REITs are diversified through investment in multiple
property types
For tax purposes real estate companies in the US often prefer to be structured as REITs To be classified as a REIT
companies must maintain most of their assets in real estate derive most income from these assets and distribute a
minimum threshold of their annual taxable income to shareholders as dividends among other requirements Most
US-listed companies in the industry operate exclusively within the US while some companies have broadened
their real estate portfolio exposure internationally
Guidance for Disclosure of Sustainability Topics in SEC Filings
1 Industry-Level Sustainability Topics
For the Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts industry SASB has identified the following
sustainability disclosure topics
bull Energy Management
bull Water Management
bull Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
bull Climate Change Adaptation
2 Company-Level Determination and Disclosure of Material Sustainability Topics
Sustainability disclosures are governed by the same laws and regulations that govern disclosures by securities issuers
generally According to the US Supreme Court a fact is material if in the event such fact is omitted from a
particular disclosure there is ldquoa substantial likelihood that the disclosure of the omitted fact would have been
viewed by the reasonable investor as having significantly altered the lsquototal mixrsquo of the information made
availablerdquo34
SASB has attempted to identify those sustainability topics that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the
financial condition or operating performance of companies within each SICS industry SASB recognizes however
that each company is ultimately responsible for determining what information should be disclosed within the
context of Regulation S-K and other guidance
Regulation S-K which sets forth certain disclosure requirements associated with Form 10-K and other SEC filings
requires companies among other things to describe in the Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations (MDampA) section of Form 10-K ldquoany known trends or uncertainties that have
had or that the registrant reasonably expects will have a material favorable or unfavorable impact on net sales or
revenues or income from continuing operations If the registrant knows of events that will cause a material change
in the relationship between costs and revenues (such as known future increases in costs of labor or materials or price
increases or inventory adjustments) the change in the relationship shall be disclosedrdquo
3 TSC Industries v Northway Inc 426 US 438 (1976)4 CFR 229303(Item 303)(a)(3)(ii)
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Furthermore Instructions to Item 303 state that the MDampA ldquoshall focus specifically on material events and
uncertainties known to management that would cause reported financial information not to be necessarily
indicative of future operating results or of future financial conditionrdquo2
The SEC has provided guidance for companies to use in determining whether a trend or uncertainty should be
disclosed The two-part assessment prescribed by the SEC based on probability and magnitude can be applied to
the topics included within this standard
bull First a company is not required to make disclosure about a known trend or uncertainty if its
management determines that such trend or uncertainty is not reasonably likely to occur
bull Second if a companyrsquos management cannot make a reasonable determination of the likelihood of an
event or uncertainty then disclosure is required unless management determines that a material effect
on the registrantrsquos financial condition or results of operation is not reasonably likely to occur
3 Sustainability Accounting Standard Disclosures in Form 10-K
a Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis
For purposes of comparability and usability companies should consider making disclosure on
sustainability topics in the MDampA in a sub-section titled ldquoSustainability Accounting Standards
Disclosuresrdquo5
b Other Relevant Sections of Form 10-K
In addition to the MDampA section it may be relevant for companies to disclose sustainability information in
other sections of Form 10-K including but not limited to
bull Description of businessmdashItem 101 of Regulation S-K requires a company to provide a description of
its business and its subsidiaries Item 101(c)(1)(xii) expressly requires disclosure regarding certain costs
of complying with environmental laws
Appropriate disclosure also shall be made as to the material effects that compliance with Federal State and local
provisions which have been enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or
otherwise relating to the protection of the environment may have upon the capital expenditures earnings and
competitive position of the registrant and its subsidiaries
bull Legal proceedingsmdashItem 103 of Regulation S-K requires companies to describe briefly any material
pending or contemplated legal proceedings Instructions to Item 103 provide specific disclosure
requirements for administrative or judicial proceedings arising from laws and regulations that target
discharge of materials into the environment or that are primarily for the purpose of protecting the
environment
5 SEC [Release Nos 33-8056 34-45321 FR-61] Commission Statement about Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ldquoWe also want to remind registrants that disclosure must be both useful and understandable That is management should provide the most relevant information and provide it using language and formats that investors can be expected to understand Registrants should be aware also that investors will often find information relating to a particular matter more meaningful if it is disclosed in a single location rather than presented in a fragmented manner throughout the filingrdquo
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bull Risk factorsmdashItem 503(c) of Regulation S-K requires filing companies to provide a discussion of the
most significant factors that make an investment in the registrant speculative or risky clearly stating
the risk and specifying how a particular risk affects the particular filing company
c Rule 12b-20
Securities Act Rule 408 and Exchange Act Rule 12b-20 require a registrant to disclose in addition to the
information expressly required by law or regulation ldquosuch further material information if any as may be
necessary to make the required statements in light of the circumstances under which they are made not
misleadingrdquo
More detailed guidance on disclosure of material sustainability topics can be found in the SASB Conceptual
Framework available for download via httpwwwsasborgapproachconceptual-framework
Guidance on Accounting for Sustainability Topics
For each sustainability topic included in the Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts Industry
Sustainability Accounting Standard SASB identifies accounting metrics
SASB recommends that each company consider using these sustainability accounting metrics when preparing
disclosures on the sustainability topics identified herein
As appropriatemdashand consistent with Rule 12b-206mdashwhen disclosing a sustainability topic identified by this
Standard companies should consider including a narrative description of any material factors necessary to ensure
completeness accuracy and comparability of the data reported Where not addressed by the specific accounting
metrics but relevant the registrant should discuss the following related to the topic
bull The registrantrsquos strategic approach to managing performance on material sustainability issues
bull The registrantrsquos relative performance with respect to its peers
bull The degree of control the registrant has
bull Any measures the registrant has undertaken or plans to undertake to improve performance
and
bull Data for the registrantrsquos last three completed fiscal years (when available)
SASB recommends that registrants use SASB Standards specific to their primary industry as identified in the
Sustainable Industry Classification System (SICStrade) If a registrant generates significant revenue from multiple
industries SASB recommends that it also consider sustainability topics that SASB has identified for those industries
and disclose the associated SASB accounting metrics
6 SEC Rule 12b-20 ldquoIn addition to the information expressly required to be included in a statement or report there shall be added such further material information if any as may be necessary to make the required statements in the light of the circumstances under which they are made not misleadingrdquo
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In disclosing to SASB Standards it is expected that registrants disclose with the same level of rigor accuracy and
responsibility as they apply to all other information contained in their SEC filings
Users of the SASB Standards
The SASB Standards are intended to provide guidance for companies that engage in public offerings of securities
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) and those that issue securities registered under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)7 for use in SEC filings including without limitation annual
reports on Form 10-K (Form 20-F for foreign issuers) quarterly reports on Form 10-Q current reports on Form 8-K
and registration statements on Forms S-1 and S-3 Disclosure with respect to the SASB Standards is not required or
endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or IASB
Scope of Disclosure
Unless otherwise specified SASB recommends
bull That a registrant disclose on sustainability issues and metrics for itself and for entities that are
consolidated for financial reporting purposes as defined by accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States for consistency with other accompanying information within SEC filings8
bull That for consolidated entities disclosures be made and accounting metrics calculated for the whole
entity regardless of the size of the minority interest and
bull That information from unconsolidated entities not be included in the computation of SASB
accounting metrics A registrant should disclose however information about unconsolidated entities
to the extent that the registrant considers the information necessary for investors to understand the
effect of sustainability topics on the companyrsquos financial condition or operating performance
(typically this disclosure would be limited to risks and opportunities associated with these entities)
Reporting Format
Use of Financial Data
In instances where accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate
financial data (eg revenues cost of sales expenses recorded and disclosed for fines etc) such financial data shall
be prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (ldquoUS
GAAPrdquo) and be consistent with the corresponding financial data reported within the registrantrsquos SEC filings Should
accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate disclosure of financial data
7 Registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is required (1) for securities to be listed on a national securities exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange the NYSE Amex and the NASDAQ Stock Market or (2) if (A) the securities are equity securities and are held by more than 2000 persons (or 500 persons who are not accredited investors) and (B) the company has more than $10 million in assets 8 See US GAAP consolidation rules (Section 810)
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that is not prepared in accordance with US GAAP the registrant shall disclose such information in accordance with
the SEC Regulation G
Activity Metrics and Normalization
SASB recognizes that normalizing accounting metrics is important for the analysis of SASB disclosures
SASB recommends that a registrant disclose any basic business data that may assist in the accurate evaluation and
comparability of disclosure to the extent that they are not already disclosed in the Form 10-K (eg revenue
EBITDA etc)
Such datamdashtermed ldquoactivity metricsrdquomdashmay include high-level business data such as total number of employees
quantity of products produced or services provided number of facilities or number of customers It may also
include industry-specific data such as plant capacity utilization (eg for specialty chemical companies) number of
transactions (eg for Internet media and services companies) hospital bed days (eg for health care delivery
companies) or proven and probable reserves (eg for oil and gas exploration and production companies)
Activity metrics disclosed should
bull Convey contextual information that would not otherwise be apparent from SASB accounting metrics
bull Be deemed generally useful for an investor relying on SASB accounting metrics in performing their
own calculations and creating their own ratios
bull Be explained and consistently disclosed from period to period to the extent they continue to be
relevant However a decision to make a voluntary disclosure in one period does not obligate a
continuation of that disclosure if it is no longer relevant or if a better metric becomes available9
9 Improving Business Reporting Insights into Enhancing Voluntary Disclosures FASB Business Reporting Research Project January 29 2001
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Where relevant SASB recommends specific activity metrics thatmdashat a minimummdashshould accompany SASB
accounting metric disclosures
ACTIVITY METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Number of assets by property subsector10 Quantitative Number IF0402-A
Leasable floor area by property subsector11 Quantitative Square feet (ft2) IF0402-B
Percentage of indirectly managed assets by property subsector12 Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) IF0402-C
Average occupancy rate by property subsector13 Quantitative Percentage () IF0402-D
Units of Measure
Unless specified disclosures should be reported in International System of Units (SI units)
Uncertainty
SASB recognizes that there may be inherent uncertainty when disclosing certain sustainability data and information
This may be related to variables such as the reliance on data from third-party reporting systems and technologies
or the unpredictable nature of climate events Where uncertainty around a particular disclosure exists SASB
recommends that the registrant should consider discussing its nature and likelihood
Estimates
SASB recognizes that scientifically based estimates such as the reliance on certain conversion factors or the
exclusion of de minimis values may occur for certain quantitative disclosures Where appropriate SASB does not
discourage the use of such estimates When using an estimate for a particular disclosure SASB expects that the
registrant discuss its nature and substantiate its basis
10 Note to IF0402-AmdashNumber of assets shall include the number of distinct real estate property or building assets and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide Number of assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System The total number of assets reported across all subsectors can exceed the actual number of assets due to the fact that mixed-use assets can be reported in multiple subsectors11 Note to IF0402-BmdashLeasable floor area shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property subsectors when floor area is not available12 Note to IF0402-CmdashThe definition of ldquoindirectly managed assetsrdquo is solely based on the landlordtenant relationship and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoWhere a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so [the asset] should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed Assetrdquo Percentage of indirectly managed assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System13 Note to IF0402-DmdashAverage occupancy rate shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
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Timing
Unless otherwise specified disclosure shall be for the registrantrsquos fiscal year
Limitations
There is no guarantee that SASB Standards address all sustainability impacts or opportunities associated with a
sector industry or company and therefore a company must determine for itself the topicsmdashsustainability-related
or otherwisemdashthat warrant discussion in its SEC filings
Disclosure under SASB Standards is voluntary It is not intended to replace any legal or regulatory requirements that
may be applicable to user operations Where such laws or regulations address legal or regulatory topics disclosure
under SASB Standards is not meant to supersede those requirements Disclosure according to SASB Standards shall
not be construed as demonstration of compliance with any law regulation or other requirement
SASB Standards are intended to be aligned with the principles of materiality enforced by the SEC However SASB is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or
IASB
Forward-looking Statements
Disclosures on sustainability topics can involve discussion of future trends and uncertainties related to the
registrantrsquos operations and financial condition including those influenced by external variables (eg environmental
social regulatory and political) Companies making such disclosures should familiarize themselves with the safe
harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act which preclude civil
liability for material misstatements or omissions in such statements if the registrant takes certain steps including
among other things identifying the disclosure as ldquoforward-lookingrdquo and accompanying such disclosure with
ldquomeaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statementsrdquo
The following sections contain the disclosure guidance associated with each accounting metric such as guidance on
definitions scope accounting compilation and presentation
The term ldquoshallrdquo is used throughout this document to indicate those elements that reflect requirements of the
Standard The terms ldquoshouldrdquo and ldquomayrdquo are used to indicate guidance which although not required provides a
recommended means of disclosure
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Energy Management
Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-01
Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
Quantitative Gigajoules (GJ) Percentage ()
IF0402-02
Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by gigajoules (GJ)
IF0402-03
Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg byproperty subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-04
Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
Discussion and Analysis
na IF0402-05
Water Management
Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-06
Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Cubic meters (m3) Percentage ()
IF0402-07
Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by cubic meters (m3)
IF0402-08
Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-09
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics (cont)
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-10
Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-11
Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-12
Climate Change Adaptation
Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
Quantitative Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-13
Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-14
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
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SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARD | REAL ESTATE OWNERS DEVELOPERS amp INVESTMENT TRUSTS
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Purpose amp Structure 1
Industry Description 1
Guidance for Disclosure of Sustainability Topics in SEC filings 2
Guidance on Accounting of Sustainability Topics 4
Users of the SASB Standards 5
Scope of Disclosure 5
Reporting Format 5
Timing 8
Limitations 8
Forward Looking Statements 8
Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics 9
Energy Management 11
Water Management 23
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts 33
Climate Change Adaptation 38
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INTRODUCTION
Purpose amp Structure
This document contains the SASB Sustainability Accounting Standard (SASB Standard) for the Real Estate Owners
Developers amp Investment Trusts industry
SASB Sustainability Accounting Standards are comprised of (1) disclosure guidance and (2) accounting
standards on sustainability topics for use by US and foreign public companies in their annual filings (Form 10-
K or 20-F) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) To the extent relevant SASB Standards may
also be applicable to other periodic mandatory filings with the SEC such as the Form 10-Q Form S-1 and Form
8-K
SASB Standards identify sustainability topics at an industry level which may constitute material informationmdash
depending on a companyrsquos specific operating contextmdashfor a company within that industry SASB Standards are
intended to provide guidance to company management which is ultimately responsible for determining which
information is material and should therefore be included in its Form 10-K or 20-F and other periodic SEC filings
SASB Standards provide companies with standardized sustainability metrics designed to communicate performance
on industry level sustainability topics When making disclosure on sustainability topics companies can use SASB
Standards to help ensure that disclosure is standardized and therefore decision-useful relevant comparable and
complete
SASB Standards are intended to constitute ldquosuitable criteriardquo as defined by AT 10123 - 321 and referenced in AT
7012 as having the following attributes
bull ObjectivitymdashCriteria should be free from bias
bull MeasurabilitymdashCriteria should permit reasonably consistent measurements qualitative or quantitative
of subject matter
bull CompletenessmdashCriteria should be sufficiently complete so that those relevant factors that would alter
a conclusion about subject matter are not omitted
bull RelevancemdashCriteria should be relevant to the subject matter
Industry Description
The Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts industry (the ldquoReal Estate industryrdquo) is composed of
companies that own develop and generally operate income-producing real estate assets Companies in this
industry are commonly structured as real estate investment trusts (REITs) and operate in a wide range of segments
within the real estate industry including residential retail office health care industrial and hotel properties REITs
typically focus on the direct ownership of real estate assets thereby providing investors with the opportunity to
obtain real estate exposure without direct asset ownership and management Although REITs are often
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concentrated in one segment of the real estate industry many REITs are diversified through investment in multiple
property types
For tax purposes real estate companies in the US often prefer to be structured as REITs To be classified as a REIT
companies must maintain most of their assets in real estate derive most income from these assets and distribute a
minimum threshold of their annual taxable income to shareholders as dividends among other requirements Most
US-listed companies in the industry operate exclusively within the US while some companies have broadened
their real estate portfolio exposure internationally
Guidance for Disclosure of Sustainability Topics in SEC Filings
1 Industry-Level Sustainability Topics
For the Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts industry SASB has identified the following
sustainability disclosure topics
bull Energy Management
bull Water Management
bull Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
bull Climate Change Adaptation
2 Company-Level Determination and Disclosure of Material Sustainability Topics
Sustainability disclosures are governed by the same laws and regulations that govern disclosures by securities issuers
generally According to the US Supreme Court a fact is material if in the event such fact is omitted from a
particular disclosure there is ldquoa substantial likelihood that the disclosure of the omitted fact would have been
viewed by the reasonable investor as having significantly altered the lsquototal mixrsquo of the information made
availablerdquo34
SASB has attempted to identify those sustainability topics that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the
financial condition or operating performance of companies within each SICS industry SASB recognizes however
that each company is ultimately responsible for determining what information should be disclosed within the
context of Regulation S-K and other guidance
Regulation S-K which sets forth certain disclosure requirements associated with Form 10-K and other SEC filings
requires companies among other things to describe in the Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations (MDampA) section of Form 10-K ldquoany known trends or uncertainties that have
had or that the registrant reasonably expects will have a material favorable or unfavorable impact on net sales or
revenues or income from continuing operations If the registrant knows of events that will cause a material change
in the relationship between costs and revenues (such as known future increases in costs of labor or materials or price
increases or inventory adjustments) the change in the relationship shall be disclosedrdquo
3 TSC Industries v Northway Inc 426 US 438 (1976)4 CFR 229303(Item 303)(a)(3)(ii)
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Furthermore Instructions to Item 303 state that the MDampA ldquoshall focus specifically on material events and
uncertainties known to management that would cause reported financial information not to be necessarily
indicative of future operating results or of future financial conditionrdquo2
The SEC has provided guidance for companies to use in determining whether a trend or uncertainty should be
disclosed The two-part assessment prescribed by the SEC based on probability and magnitude can be applied to
the topics included within this standard
bull First a company is not required to make disclosure about a known trend or uncertainty if its
management determines that such trend or uncertainty is not reasonably likely to occur
bull Second if a companyrsquos management cannot make a reasonable determination of the likelihood of an
event or uncertainty then disclosure is required unless management determines that a material effect
on the registrantrsquos financial condition or results of operation is not reasonably likely to occur
3 Sustainability Accounting Standard Disclosures in Form 10-K
a Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis
For purposes of comparability and usability companies should consider making disclosure on
sustainability topics in the MDampA in a sub-section titled ldquoSustainability Accounting Standards
Disclosuresrdquo5
b Other Relevant Sections of Form 10-K
In addition to the MDampA section it may be relevant for companies to disclose sustainability information in
other sections of Form 10-K including but not limited to
bull Description of businessmdashItem 101 of Regulation S-K requires a company to provide a description of
its business and its subsidiaries Item 101(c)(1)(xii) expressly requires disclosure regarding certain costs
of complying with environmental laws
Appropriate disclosure also shall be made as to the material effects that compliance with Federal State and local
provisions which have been enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or
otherwise relating to the protection of the environment may have upon the capital expenditures earnings and
competitive position of the registrant and its subsidiaries
bull Legal proceedingsmdashItem 103 of Regulation S-K requires companies to describe briefly any material
pending or contemplated legal proceedings Instructions to Item 103 provide specific disclosure
requirements for administrative or judicial proceedings arising from laws and regulations that target
discharge of materials into the environment or that are primarily for the purpose of protecting the
environment
5 SEC [Release Nos 33-8056 34-45321 FR-61] Commission Statement about Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ldquoWe also want to remind registrants that disclosure must be both useful and understandable That is management should provide the most relevant information and provide it using language and formats that investors can be expected to understand Registrants should be aware also that investors will often find information relating to a particular matter more meaningful if it is disclosed in a single location rather than presented in a fragmented manner throughout the filingrdquo
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bull Risk factorsmdashItem 503(c) of Regulation S-K requires filing companies to provide a discussion of the
most significant factors that make an investment in the registrant speculative or risky clearly stating
the risk and specifying how a particular risk affects the particular filing company
c Rule 12b-20
Securities Act Rule 408 and Exchange Act Rule 12b-20 require a registrant to disclose in addition to the
information expressly required by law or regulation ldquosuch further material information if any as may be
necessary to make the required statements in light of the circumstances under which they are made not
misleadingrdquo
More detailed guidance on disclosure of material sustainability topics can be found in the SASB Conceptual
Framework available for download via httpwwwsasborgapproachconceptual-framework
Guidance on Accounting for Sustainability Topics
For each sustainability topic included in the Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts Industry
Sustainability Accounting Standard SASB identifies accounting metrics
SASB recommends that each company consider using these sustainability accounting metrics when preparing
disclosures on the sustainability topics identified herein
As appropriatemdashand consistent with Rule 12b-206mdashwhen disclosing a sustainability topic identified by this
Standard companies should consider including a narrative description of any material factors necessary to ensure
completeness accuracy and comparability of the data reported Where not addressed by the specific accounting
metrics but relevant the registrant should discuss the following related to the topic
bull The registrantrsquos strategic approach to managing performance on material sustainability issues
bull The registrantrsquos relative performance with respect to its peers
bull The degree of control the registrant has
bull Any measures the registrant has undertaken or plans to undertake to improve performance
and
bull Data for the registrantrsquos last three completed fiscal years (when available)
SASB recommends that registrants use SASB Standards specific to their primary industry as identified in the
Sustainable Industry Classification System (SICStrade) If a registrant generates significant revenue from multiple
industries SASB recommends that it also consider sustainability topics that SASB has identified for those industries
and disclose the associated SASB accounting metrics
6 SEC Rule 12b-20 ldquoIn addition to the information expressly required to be included in a statement or report there shall be added such further material information if any as may be necessary to make the required statements in the light of the circumstances under which they are made not misleadingrdquo
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In disclosing to SASB Standards it is expected that registrants disclose with the same level of rigor accuracy and
responsibility as they apply to all other information contained in their SEC filings
Users of the SASB Standards
The SASB Standards are intended to provide guidance for companies that engage in public offerings of securities
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) and those that issue securities registered under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)7 for use in SEC filings including without limitation annual
reports on Form 10-K (Form 20-F for foreign issuers) quarterly reports on Form 10-Q current reports on Form 8-K
and registration statements on Forms S-1 and S-3 Disclosure with respect to the SASB Standards is not required or
endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or IASB
Scope of Disclosure
Unless otherwise specified SASB recommends
bull That a registrant disclose on sustainability issues and metrics for itself and for entities that are
consolidated for financial reporting purposes as defined by accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States for consistency with other accompanying information within SEC filings8
bull That for consolidated entities disclosures be made and accounting metrics calculated for the whole
entity regardless of the size of the minority interest and
bull That information from unconsolidated entities not be included in the computation of SASB
accounting metrics A registrant should disclose however information about unconsolidated entities
to the extent that the registrant considers the information necessary for investors to understand the
effect of sustainability topics on the companyrsquos financial condition or operating performance
(typically this disclosure would be limited to risks and opportunities associated with these entities)
Reporting Format
Use of Financial Data
In instances where accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate
financial data (eg revenues cost of sales expenses recorded and disclosed for fines etc) such financial data shall
be prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (ldquoUS
GAAPrdquo) and be consistent with the corresponding financial data reported within the registrantrsquos SEC filings Should
accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate disclosure of financial data
7 Registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is required (1) for securities to be listed on a national securities exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange the NYSE Amex and the NASDAQ Stock Market or (2) if (A) the securities are equity securities and are held by more than 2000 persons (or 500 persons who are not accredited investors) and (B) the company has more than $10 million in assets 8 See US GAAP consolidation rules (Section 810)
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that is not prepared in accordance with US GAAP the registrant shall disclose such information in accordance with
the SEC Regulation G
Activity Metrics and Normalization
SASB recognizes that normalizing accounting metrics is important for the analysis of SASB disclosures
SASB recommends that a registrant disclose any basic business data that may assist in the accurate evaluation and
comparability of disclosure to the extent that they are not already disclosed in the Form 10-K (eg revenue
EBITDA etc)
Such datamdashtermed ldquoactivity metricsrdquomdashmay include high-level business data such as total number of employees
quantity of products produced or services provided number of facilities or number of customers It may also
include industry-specific data such as plant capacity utilization (eg for specialty chemical companies) number of
transactions (eg for Internet media and services companies) hospital bed days (eg for health care delivery
companies) or proven and probable reserves (eg for oil and gas exploration and production companies)
Activity metrics disclosed should
bull Convey contextual information that would not otherwise be apparent from SASB accounting metrics
bull Be deemed generally useful for an investor relying on SASB accounting metrics in performing their
own calculations and creating their own ratios
bull Be explained and consistently disclosed from period to period to the extent they continue to be
relevant However a decision to make a voluntary disclosure in one period does not obligate a
continuation of that disclosure if it is no longer relevant or if a better metric becomes available9
9 Improving Business Reporting Insights into Enhancing Voluntary Disclosures FASB Business Reporting Research Project January 29 2001
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Where relevant SASB recommends specific activity metrics thatmdashat a minimummdashshould accompany SASB
accounting metric disclosures
ACTIVITY METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Number of assets by property subsector10 Quantitative Number IF0402-A
Leasable floor area by property subsector11 Quantitative Square feet (ft2) IF0402-B
Percentage of indirectly managed assets by property subsector12 Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) IF0402-C
Average occupancy rate by property subsector13 Quantitative Percentage () IF0402-D
Units of Measure
Unless specified disclosures should be reported in International System of Units (SI units)
Uncertainty
SASB recognizes that there may be inherent uncertainty when disclosing certain sustainability data and information
This may be related to variables such as the reliance on data from third-party reporting systems and technologies
or the unpredictable nature of climate events Where uncertainty around a particular disclosure exists SASB
recommends that the registrant should consider discussing its nature and likelihood
Estimates
SASB recognizes that scientifically based estimates such as the reliance on certain conversion factors or the
exclusion of de minimis values may occur for certain quantitative disclosures Where appropriate SASB does not
discourage the use of such estimates When using an estimate for a particular disclosure SASB expects that the
registrant discuss its nature and substantiate its basis
10 Note to IF0402-AmdashNumber of assets shall include the number of distinct real estate property or building assets and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide Number of assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System The total number of assets reported across all subsectors can exceed the actual number of assets due to the fact that mixed-use assets can be reported in multiple subsectors11 Note to IF0402-BmdashLeasable floor area shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property subsectors when floor area is not available12 Note to IF0402-CmdashThe definition of ldquoindirectly managed assetsrdquo is solely based on the landlordtenant relationship and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoWhere a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so [the asset] should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed Assetrdquo Percentage of indirectly managed assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System13 Note to IF0402-DmdashAverage occupancy rate shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
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Timing
Unless otherwise specified disclosure shall be for the registrantrsquos fiscal year
Limitations
There is no guarantee that SASB Standards address all sustainability impacts or opportunities associated with a
sector industry or company and therefore a company must determine for itself the topicsmdashsustainability-related
or otherwisemdashthat warrant discussion in its SEC filings
Disclosure under SASB Standards is voluntary It is not intended to replace any legal or regulatory requirements that
may be applicable to user operations Where such laws or regulations address legal or regulatory topics disclosure
under SASB Standards is not meant to supersede those requirements Disclosure according to SASB Standards shall
not be construed as demonstration of compliance with any law regulation or other requirement
SASB Standards are intended to be aligned with the principles of materiality enforced by the SEC However SASB is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or
IASB
Forward-looking Statements
Disclosures on sustainability topics can involve discussion of future trends and uncertainties related to the
registrantrsquos operations and financial condition including those influenced by external variables (eg environmental
social regulatory and political) Companies making such disclosures should familiarize themselves with the safe
harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act which preclude civil
liability for material misstatements or omissions in such statements if the registrant takes certain steps including
among other things identifying the disclosure as ldquoforward-lookingrdquo and accompanying such disclosure with
ldquomeaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statementsrdquo
The following sections contain the disclosure guidance associated with each accounting metric such as guidance on
definitions scope accounting compilation and presentation
The term ldquoshallrdquo is used throughout this document to indicate those elements that reflect requirements of the
Standard The terms ldquoshouldrdquo and ldquomayrdquo are used to indicate guidance which although not required provides a
recommended means of disclosure
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Energy Management
Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-01
Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
Quantitative Gigajoules (GJ) Percentage ()
IF0402-02
Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by gigajoules (GJ)
IF0402-03
Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg byproperty subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-04
Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
Discussion and Analysis
na IF0402-05
Water Management
Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-06
Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Cubic meters (m3) Percentage ()
IF0402-07
Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by cubic meters (m3)
IF0402-08
Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-09
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics (cont)
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-10
Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-11
Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-12
Climate Change Adaptation
Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
Quantitative Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-13
Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-14
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
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INTRODUCTION
Purpose amp Structure
This document contains the SASB Sustainability Accounting Standard (SASB Standard) for the Real Estate Owners
Developers amp Investment Trusts industry
SASB Sustainability Accounting Standards are comprised of (1) disclosure guidance and (2) accounting
standards on sustainability topics for use by US and foreign public companies in their annual filings (Form 10-
K or 20-F) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) To the extent relevant SASB Standards may
also be applicable to other periodic mandatory filings with the SEC such as the Form 10-Q Form S-1 and Form
8-K
SASB Standards identify sustainability topics at an industry level which may constitute material informationmdash
depending on a companyrsquos specific operating contextmdashfor a company within that industry SASB Standards are
intended to provide guidance to company management which is ultimately responsible for determining which
information is material and should therefore be included in its Form 10-K or 20-F and other periodic SEC filings
SASB Standards provide companies with standardized sustainability metrics designed to communicate performance
on industry level sustainability topics When making disclosure on sustainability topics companies can use SASB
Standards to help ensure that disclosure is standardized and therefore decision-useful relevant comparable and
complete
SASB Standards are intended to constitute ldquosuitable criteriardquo as defined by AT 10123 - 321 and referenced in AT
7012 as having the following attributes
bull ObjectivitymdashCriteria should be free from bias
bull MeasurabilitymdashCriteria should permit reasonably consistent measurements qualitative or quantitative
of subject matter
bull CompletenessmdashCriteria should be sufficiently complete so that those relevant factors that would alter
a conclusion about subject matter are not omitted
bull RelevancemdashCriteria should be relevant to the subject matter
Industry Description
The Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts industry (the ldquoReal Estate industryrdquo) is composed of
companies that own develop and generally operate income-producing real estate assets Companies in this
industry are commonly structured as real estate investment trusts (REITs) and operate in a wide range of segments
within the real estate industry including residential retail office health care industrial and hotel properties REITs
typically focus on the direct ownership of real estate assets thereby providing investors with the opportunity to
obtain real estate exposure without direct asset ownership and management Although REITs are often
1 httppcaobusorgStandardsAttestationPagesAT101aspxat_101_fn7 2 httppcaobusorgStandardsAttestationPagesAT701aspx
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concentrated in one segment of the real estate industry many REITs are diversified through investment in multiple
property types
For tax purposes real estate companies in the US often prefer to be structured as REITs To be classified as a REIT
companies must maintain most of their assets in real estate derive most income from these assets and distribute a
minimum threshold of their annual taxable income to shareholders as dividends among other requirements Most
US-listed companies in the industry operate exclusively within the US while some companies have broadened
their real estate portfolio exposure internationally
Guidance for Disclosure of Sustainability Topics in SEC Filings
1 Industry-Level Sustainability Topics
For the Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts industry SASB has identified the following
sustainability disclosure topics
bull Energy Management
bull Water Management
bull Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
bull Climate Change Adaptation
2 Company-Level Determination and Disclosure of Material Sustainability Topics
Sustainability disclosures are governed by the same laws and regulations that govern disclosures by securities issuers
generally According to the US Supreme Court a fact is material if in the event such fact is omitted from a
particular disclosure there is ldquoa substantial likelihood that the disclosure of the omitted fact would have been
viewed by the reasonable investor as having significantly altered the lsquototal mixrsquo of the information made
availablerdquo34
SASB has attempted to identify those sustainability topics that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the
financial condition or operating performance of companies within each SICS industry SASB recognizes however
that each company is ultimately responsible for determining what information should be disclosed within the
context of Regulation S-K and other guidance
Regulation S-K which sets forth certain disclosure requirements associated with Form 10-K and other SEC filings
requires companies among other things to describe in the Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations (MDampA) section of Form 10-K ldquoany known trends or uncertainties that have
had or that the registrant reasonably expects will have a material favorable or unfavorable impact on net sales or
revenues or income from continuing operations If the registrant knows of events that will cause a material change
in the relationship between costs and revenues (such as known future increases in costs of labor or materials or price
increases or inventory adjustments) the change in the relationship shall be disclosedrdquo
3 TSC Industries v Northway Inc 426 US 438 (1976)4 CFR 229303(Item 303)(a)(3)(ii)
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Furthermore Instructions to Item 303 state that the MDampA ldquoshall focus specifically on material events and
uncertainties known to management that would cause reported financial information not to be necessarily
indicative of future operating results or of future financial conditionrdquo2
The SEC has provided guidance for companies to use in determining whether a trend or uncertainty should be
disclosed The two-part assessment prescribed by the SEC based on probability and magnitude can be applied to
the topics included within this standard
bull First a company is not required to make disclosure about a known trend or uncertainty if its
management determines that such trend or uncertainty is not reasonably likely to occur
bull Second if a companyrsquos management cannot make a reasonable determination of the likelihood of an
event or uncertainty then disclosure is required unless management determines that a material effect
on the registrantrsquos financial condition or results of operation is not reasonably likely to occur
3 Sustainability Accounting Standard Disclosures in Form 10-K
a Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis
For purposes of comparability and usability companies should consider making disclosure on
sustainability topics in the MDampA in a sub-section titled ldquoSustainability Accounting Standards
Disclosuresrdquo5
b Other Relevant Sections of Form 10-K
In addition to the MDampA section it may be relevant for companies to disclose sustainability information in
other sections of Form 10-K including but not limited to
bull Description of businessmdashItem 101 of Regulation S-K requires a company to provide a description of
its business and its subsidiaries Item 101(c)(1)(xii) expressly requires disclosure regarding certain costs
of complying with environmental laws
Appropriate disclosure also shall be made as to the material effects that compliance with Federal State and local
provisions which have been enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or
otherwise relating to the protection of the environment may have upon the capital expenditures earnings and
competitive position of the registrant and its subsidiaries
bull Legal proceedingsmdashItem 103 of Regulation S-K requires companies to describe briefly any material
pending or contemplated legal proceedings Instructions to Item 103 provide specific disclosure
requirements for administrative or judicial proceedings arising from laws and regulations that target
discharge of materials into the environment or that are primarily for the purpose of protecting the
environment
5 SEC [Release Nos 33-8056 34-45321 FR-61] Commission Statement about Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ldquoWe also want to remind registrants that disclosure must be both useful and understandable That is management should provide the most relevant information and provide it using language and formats that investors can be expected to understand Registrants should be aware also that investors will often find information relating to a particular matter more meaningful if it is disclosed in a single location rather than presented in a fragmented manner throughout the filingrdquo
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bull Risk factorsmdashItem 503(c) of Regulation S-K requires filing companies to provide a discussion of the
most significant factors that make an investment in the registrant speculative or risky clearly stating
the risk and specifying how a particular risk affects the particular filing company
c Rule 12b-20
Securities Act Rule 408 and Exchange Act Rule 12b-20 require a registrant to disclose in addition to the
information expressly required by law or regulation ldquosuch further material information if any as may be
necessary to make the required statements in light of the circumstances under which they are made not
misleadingrdquo
More detailed guidance on disclosure of material sustainability topics can be found in the SASB Conceptual
Framework available for download via httpwwwsasborgapproachconceptual-framework
Guidance on Accounting for Sustainability Topics
For each sustainability topic included in the Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts Industry
Sustainability Accounting Standard SASB identifies accounting metrics
SASB recommends that each company consider using these sustainability accounting metrics when preparing
disclosures on the sustainability topics identified herein
As appropriatemdashand consistent with Rule 12b-206mdashwhen disclosing a sustainability topic identified by this
Standard companies should consider including a narrative description of any material factors necessary to ensure
completeness accuracy and comparability of the data reported Where not addressed by the specific accounting
metrics but relevant the registrant should discuss the following related to the topic
bull The registrantrsquos strategic approach to managing performance on material sustainability issues
bull The registrantrsquos relative performance with respect to its peers
bull The degree of control the registrant has
bull Any measures the registrant has undertaken or plans to undertake to improve performance
and
bull Data for the registrantrsquos last three completed fiscal years (when available)
SASB recommends that registrants use SASB Standards specific to their primary industry as identified in the
Sustainable Industry Classification System (SICStrade) If a registrant generates significant revenue from multiple
industries SASB recommends that it also consider sustainability topics that SASB has identified for those industries
and disclose the associated SASB accounting metrics
6 SEC Rule 12b-20 ldquoIn addition to the information expressly required to be included in a statement or report there shall be added such further material information if any as may be necessary to make the required statements in the light of the circumstances under which they are made not misleadingrdquo
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In disclosing to SASB Standards it is expected that registrants disclose with the same level of rigor accuracy and
responsibility as they apply to all other information contained in their SEC filings
Users of the SASB Standards
The SASB Standards are intended to provide guidance for companies that engage in public offerings of securities
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) and those that issue securities registered under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)7 for use in SEC filings including without limitation annual
reports on Form 10-K (Form 20-F for foreign issuers) quarterly reports on Form 10-Q current reports on Form 8-K
and registration statements on Forms S-1 and S-3 Disclosure with respect to the SASB Standards is not required or
endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or IASB
Scope of Disclosure
Unless otherwise specified SASB recommends
bull That a registrant disclose on sustainability issues and metrics for itself and for entities that are
consolidated for financial reporting purposes as defined by accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States for consistency with other accompanying information within SEC filings8
bull That for consolidated entities disclosures be made and accounting metrics calculated for the whole
entity regardless of the size of the minority interest and
bull That information from unconsolidated entities not be included in the computation of SASB
accounting metrics A registrant should disclose however information about unconsolidated entities
to the extent that the registrant considers the information necessary for investors to understand the
effect of sustainability topics on the companyrsquos financial condition or operating performance
(typically this disclosure would be limited to risks and opportunities associated with these entities)
Reporting Format
Use of Financial Data
In instances where accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate
financial data (eg revenues cost of sales expenses recorded and disclosed for fines etc) such financial data shall
be prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (ldquoUS
GAAPrdquo) and be consistent with the corresponding financial data reported within the registrantrsquos SEC filings Should
accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate disclosure of financial data
7 Registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is required (1) for securities to be listed on a national securities exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange the NYSE Amex and the NASDAQ Stock Market or (2) if (A) the securities are equity securities and are held by more than 2000 persons (or 500 persons who are not accredited investors) and (B) the company has more than $10 million in assets 8 See US GAAP consolidation rules (Section 810)
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that is not prepared in accordance with US GAAP the registrant shall disclose such information in accordance with
the SEC Regulation G
Activity Metrics and Normalization
SASB recognizes that normalizing accounting metrics is important for the analysis of SASB disclosures
SASB recommends that a registrant disclose any basic business data that may assist in the accurate evaluation and
comparability of disclosure to the extent that they are not already disclosed in the Form 10-K (eg revenue
EBITDA etc)
Such datamdashtermed ldquoactivity metricsrdquomdashmay include high-level business data such as total number of employees
quantity of products produced or services provided number of facilities or number of customers It may also
include industry-specific data such as plant capacity utilization (eg for specialty chemical companies) number of
transactions (eg for Internet media and services companies) hospital bed days (eg for health care delivery
companies) or proven and probable reserves (eg for oil and gas exploration and production companies)
Activity metrics disclosed should
bull Convey contextual information that would not otherwise be apparent from SASB accounting metrics
bull Be deemed generally useful for an investor relying on SASB accounting metrics in performing their
own calculations and creating their own ratios
bull Be explained and consistently disclosed from period to period to the extent they continue to be
relevant However a decision to make a voluntary disclosure in one period does not obligate a
continuation of that disclosure if it is no longer relevant or if a better metric becomes available9
9 Improving Business Reporting Insights into Enhancing Voluntary Disclosures FASB Business Reporting Research Project January 29 2001
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Where relevant SASB recommends specific activity metrics thatmdashat a minimummdashshould accompany SASB
accounting metric disclosures
ACTIVITY METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Number of assets by property subsector10 Quantitative Number IF0402-A
Leasable floor area by property subsector11 Quantitative Square feet (ft2) IF0402-B
Percentage of indirectly managed assets by property subsector12 Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) IF0402-C
Average occupancy rate by property subsector13 Quantitative Percentage () IF0402-D
Units of Measure
Unless specified disclosures should be reported in International System of Units (SI units)
Uncertainty
SASB recognizes that there may be inherent uncertainty when disclosing certain sustainability data and information
This may be related to variables such as the reliance on data from third-party reporting systems and technologies
or the unpredictable nature of climate events Where uncertainty around a particular disclosure exists SASB
recommends that the registrant should consider discussing its nature and likelihood
Estimates
SASB recognizes that scientifically based estimates such as the reliance on certain conversion factors or the
exclusion of de minimis values may occur for certain quantitative disclosures Where appropriate SASB does not
discourage the use of such estimates When using an estimate for a particular disclosure SASB expects that the
registrant discuss its nature and substantiate its basis
10 Note to IF0402-AmdashNumber of assets shall include the number of distinct real estate property or building assets and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide Number of assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System The total number of assets reported across all subsectors can exceed the actual number of assets due to the fact that mixed-use assets can be reported in multiple subsectors11 Note to IF0402-BmdashLeasable floor area shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property subsectors when floor area is not available12 Note to IF0402-CmdashThe definition of ldquoindirectly managed assetsrdquo is solely based on the landlordtenant relationship and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoWhere a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so [the asset] should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed Assetrdquo Percentage of indirectly managed assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System13 Note to IF0402-DmdashAverage occupancy rate shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
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Timing
Unless otherwise specified disclosure shall be for the registrantrsquos fiscal year
Limitations
There is no guarantee that SASB Standards address all sustainability impacts or opportunities associated with a
sector industry or company and therefore a company must determine for itself the topicsmdashsustainability-related
or otherwisemdashthat warrant discussion in its SEC filings
Disclosure under SASB Standards is voluntary It is not intended to replace any legal or regulatory requirements that
may be applicable to user operations Where such laws or regulations address legal or regulatory topics disclosure
under SASB Standards is not meant to supersede those requirements Disclosure according to SASB Standards shall
not be construed as demonstration of compliance with any law regulation or other requirement
SASB Standards are intended to be aligned with the principles of materiality enforced by the SEC However SASB is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or
IASB
Forward-looking Statements
Disclosures on sustainability topics can involve discussion of future trends and uncertainties related to the
registrantrsquos operations and financial condition including those influenced by external variables (eg environmental
social regulatory and political) Companies making such disclosures should familiarize themselves with the safe
harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act which preclude civil
liability for material misstatements or omissions in such statements if the registrant takes certain steps including
among other things identifying the disclosure as ldquoforward-lookingrdquo and accompanying such disclosure with
ldquomeaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statementsrdquo
The following sections contain the disclosure guidance associated with each accounting metric such as guidance on
definitions scope accounting compilation and presentation
The term ldquoshallrdquo is used throughout this document to indicate those elements that reflect requirements of the
Standard The terms ldquoshouldrdquo and ldquomayrdquo are used to indicate guidance which although not required provides a
recommended means of disclosure
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Energy Management
Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-01
Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
Quantitative Gigajoules (GJ) Percentage ()
IF0402-02
Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by gigajoules (GJ)
IF0402-03
Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg byproperty subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-04
Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
Discussion and Analysis
na IF0402-05
Water Management
Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-06
Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Cubic meters (m3) Percentage ()
IF0402-07
Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by cubic meters (m3)
IF0402-08
Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-09
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics (cont)
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-10
Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-11
Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-12
Climate Change Adaptation
Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
Quantitative Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-13
Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-14
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
wwwsasborg
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copy 2016 SASBtrade SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARD | REAL ESTATE OWNERS DEVELOPERS amp INVESTMENT TRUSTS | 2
concentrated in one segment of the real estate industry many REITs are diversified through investment in multiple
property types
For tax purposes real estate companies in the US often prefer to be structured as REITs To be classified as a REIT
companies must maintain most of their assets in real estate derive most income from these assets and distribute a
minimum threshold of their annual taxable income to shareholders as dividends among other requirements Most
US-listed companies in the industry operate exclusively within the US while some companies have broadened
their real estate portfolio exposure internationally
Guidance for Disclosure of Sustainability Topics in SEC Filings
1 Industry-Level Sustainability Topics
For the Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts industry SASB has identified the following
sustainability disclosure topics
bull Energy Management
bull Water Management
bull Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
bull Climate Change Adaptation
2 Company-Level Determination and Disclosure of Material Sustainability Topics
Sustainability disclosures are governed by the same laws and regulations that govern disclosures by securities issuers
generally According to the US Supreme Court a fact is material if in the event such fact is omitted from a
particular disclosure there is ldquoa substantial likelihood that the disclosure of the omitted fact would have been
viewed by the reasonable investor as having significantly altered the lsquototal mixrsquo of the information made
availablerdquo34
SASB has attempted to identify those sustainability topics that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on the
financial condition or operating performance of companies within each SICS industry SASB recognizes however
that each company is ultimately responsible for determining what information should be disclosed within the
context of Regulation S-K and other guidance
Regulation S-K which sets forth certain disclosure requirements associated with Form 10-K and other SEC filings
requires companies among other things to describe in the Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations (MDampA) section of Form 10-K ldquoany known trends or uncertainties that have
had or that the registrant reasonably expects will have a material favorable or unfavorable impact on net sales or
revenues or income from continuing operations If the registrant knows of events that will cause a material change
in the relationship between costs and revenues (such as known future increases in costs of labor or materials or price
increases or inventory adjustments) the change in the relationship shall be disclosedrdquo
3 TSC Industries v Northway Inc 426 US 438 (1976)4 CFR 229303(Item 303)(a)(3)(ii)
copy 2016 SASBtrade SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARD | REAL ESTATE OWNERS DEVELOPERS amp INVESTMENT TRUSTS | 3
Furthermore Instructions to Item 303 state that the MDampA ldquoshall focus specifically on material events and
uncertainties known to management that would cause reported financial information not to be necessarily
indicative of future operating results or of future financial conditionrdquo2
The SEC has provided guidance for companies to use in determining whether a trend or uncertainty should be
disclosed The two-part assessment prescribed by the SEC based on probability and magnitude can be applied to
the topics included within this standard
bull First a company is not required to make disclosure about a known trend or uncertainty if its
management determines that such trend or uncertainty is not reasonably likely to occur
bull Second if a companyrsquos management cannot make a reasonable determination of the likelihood of an
event or uncertainty then disclosure is required unless management determines that a material effect
on the registrantrsquos financial condition or results of operation is not reasonably likely to occur
3 Sustainability Accounting Standard Disclosures in Form 10-K
a Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis
For purposes of comparability and usability companies should consider making disclosure on
sustainability topics in the MDampA in a sub-section titled ldquoSustainability Accounting Standards
Disclosuresrdquo5
b Other Relevant Sections of Form 10-K
In addition to the MDampA section it may be relevant for companies to disclose sustainability information in
other sections of Form 10-K including but not limited to
bull Description of businessmdashItem 101 of Regulation S-K requires a company to provide a description of
its business and its subsidiaries Item 101(c)(1)(xii) expressly requires disclosure regarding certain costs
of complying with environmental laws
Appropriate disclosure also shall be made as to the material effects that compliance with Federal State and local
provisions which have been enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or
otherwise relating to the protection of the environment may have upon the capital expenditures earnings and
competitive position of the registrant and its subsidiaries
bull Legal proceedingsmdashItem 103 of Regulation S-K requires companies to describe briefly any material
pending or contemplated legal proceedings Instructions to Item 103 provide specific disclosure
requirements for administrative or judicial proceedings arising from laws and regulations that target
discharge of materials into the environment or that are primarily for the purpose of protecting the
environment
5 SEC [Release Nos 33-8056 34-45321 FR-61] Commission Statement about Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ldquoWe also want to remind registrants that disclosure must be both useful and understandable That is management should provide the most relevant information and provide it using language and formats that investors can be expected to understand Registrants should be aware also that investors will often find information relating to a particular matter more meaningful if it is disclosed in a single location rather than presented in a fragmented manner throughout the filingrdquo
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bull Risk factorsmdashItem 503(c) of Regulation S-K requires filing companies to provide a discussion of the
most significant factors that make an investment in the registrant speculative or risky clearly stating
the risk and specifying how a particular risk affects the particular filing company
c Rule 12b-20
Securities Act Rule 408 and Exchange Act Rule 12b-20 require a registrant to disclose in addition to the
information expressly required by law or regulation ldquosuch further material information if any as may be
necessary to make the required statements in light of the circumstances under which they are made not
misleadingrdquo
More detailed guidance on disclosure of material sustainability topics can be found in the SASB Conceptual
Framework available for download via httpwwwsasborgapproachconceptual-framework
Guidance on Accounting for Sustainability Topics
For each sustainability topic included in the Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts Industry
Sustainability Accounting Standard SASB identifies accounting metrics
SASB recommends that each company consider using these sustainability accounting metrics when preparing
disclosures on the sustainability topics identified herein
As appropriatemdashand consistent with Rule 12b-206mdashwhen disclosing a sustainability topic identified by this
Standard companies should consider including a narrative description of any material factors necessary to ensure
completeness accuracy and comparability of the data reported Where not addressed by the specific accounting
metrics but relevant the registrant should discuss the following related to the topic
bull The registrantrsquos strategic approach to managing performance on material sustainability issues
bull The registrantrsquos relative performance with respect to its peers
bull The degree of control the registrant has
bull Any measures the registrant has undertaken or plans to undertake to improve performance
and
bull Data for the registrantrsquos last three completed fiscal years (when available)
SASB recommends that registrants use SASB Standards specific to their primary industry as identified in the
Sustainable Industry Classification System (SICStrade) If a registrant generates significant revenue from multiple
industries SASB recommends that it also consider sustainability topics that SASB has identified for those industries
and disclose the associated SASB accounting metrics
6 SEC Rule 12b-20 ldquoIn addition to the information expressly required to be included in a statement or report there shall be added such further material information if any as may be necessary to make the required statements in the light of the circumstances under which they are made not misleadingrdquo
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In disclosing to SASB Standards it is expected that registrants disclose with the same level of rigor accuracy and
responsibility as they apply to all other information contained in their SEC filings
Users of the SASB Standards
The SASB Standards are intended to provide guidance for companies that engage in public offerings of securities
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) and those that issue securities registered under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)7 for use in SEC filings including without limitation annual
reports on Form 10-K (Form 20-F for foreign issuers) quarterly reports on Form 10-Q current reports on Form 8-K
and registration statements on Forms S-1 and S-3 Disclosure with respect to the SASB Standards is not required or
endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or IASB
Scope of Disclosure
Unless otherwise specified SASB recommends
bull That a registrant disclose on sustainability issues and metrics for itself and for entities that are
consolidated for financial reporting purposes as defined by accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States for consistency with other accompanying information within SEC filings8
bull That for consolidated entities disclosures be made and accounting metrics calculated for the whole
entity regardless of the size of the minority interest and
bull That information from unconsolidated entities not be included in the computation of SASB
accounting metrics A registrant should disclose however information about unconsolidated entities
to the extent that the registrant considers the information necessary for investors to understand the
effect of sustainability topics on the companyrsquos financial condition or operating performance
(typically this disclosure would be limited to risks and opportunities associated with these entities)
Reporting Format
Use of Financial Data
In instances where accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate
financial data (eg revenues cost of sales expenses recorded and disclosed for fines etc) such financial data shall
be prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (ldquoUS
GAAPrdquo) and be consistent with the corresponding financial data reported within the registrantrsquos SEC filings Should
accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate disclosure of financial data
7 Registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is required (1) for securities to be listed on a national securities exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange the NYSE Amex and the NASDAQ Stock Market or (2) if (A) the securities are equity securities and are held by more than 2000 persons (or 500 persons who are not accredited investors) and (B) the company has more than $10 million in assets 8 See US GAAP consolidation rules (Section 810)
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that is not prepared in accordance with US GAAP the registrant shall disclose such information in accordance with
the SEC Regulation G
Activity Metrics and Normalization
SASB recognizes that normalizing accounting metrics is important for the analysis of SASB disclosures
SASB recommends that a registrant disclose any basic business data that may assist in the accurate evaluation and
comparability of disclosure to the extent that they are not already disclosed in the Form 10-K (eg revenue
EBITDA etc)
Such datamdashtermed ldquoactivity metricsrdquomdashmay include high-level business data such as total number of employees
quantity of products produced or services provided number of facilities or number of customers It may also
include industry-specific data such as plant capacity utilization (eg for specialty chemical companies) number of
transactions (eg for Internet media and services companies) hospital bed days (eg for health care delivery
companies) or proven and probable reserves (eg for oil and gas exploration and production companies)
Activity metrics disclosed should
bull Convey contextual information that would not otherwise be apparent from SASB accounting metrics
bull Be deemed generally useful for an investor relying on SASB accounting metrics in performing their
own calculations and creating their own ratios
bull Be explained and consistently disclosed from period to period to the extent they continue to be
relevant However a decision to make a voluntary disclosure in one period does not obligate a
continuation of that disclosure if it is no longer relevant or if a better metric becomes available9
9 Improving Business Reporting Insights into Enhancing Voluntary Disclosures FASB Business Reporting Research Project January 29 2001
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Where relevant SASB recommends specific activity metrics thatmdashat a minimummdashshould accompany SASB
accounting metric disclosures
ACTIVITY METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Number of assets by property subsector10 Quantitative Number IF0402-A
Leasable floor area by property subsector11 Quantitative Square feet (ft2) IF0402-B
Percentage of indirectly managed assets by property subsector12 Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) IF0402-C
Average occupancy rate by property subsector13 Quantitative Percentage () IF0402-D
Units of Measure
Unless specified disclosures should be reported in International System of Units (SI units)
Uncertainty
SASB recognizes that there may be inherent uncertainty when disclosing certain sustainability data and information
This may be related to variables such as the reliance on data from third-party reporting systems and technologies
or the unpredictable nature of climate events Where uncertainty around a particular disclosure exists SASB
recommends that the registrant should consider discussing its nature and likelihood
Estimates
SASB recognizes that scientifically based estimates such as the reliance on certain conversion factors or the
exclusion of de minimis values may occur for certain quantitative disclosures Where appropriate SASB does not
discourage the use of such estimates When using an estimate for a particular disclosure SASB expects that the
registrant discuss its nature and substantiate its basis
10 Note to IF0402-AmdashNumber of assets shall include the number of distinct real estate property or building assets and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide Number of assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System The total number of assets reported across all subsectors can exceed the actual number of assets due to the fact that mixed-use assets can be reported in multiple subsectors11 Note to IF0402-BmdashLeasable floor area shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property subsectors when floor area is not available12 Note to IF0402-CmdashThe definition of ldquoindirectly managed assetsrdquo is solely based on the landlordtenant relationship and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoWhere a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so [the asset] should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed Assetrdquo Percentage of indirectly managed assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System13 Note to IF0402-DmdashAverage occupancy rate shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
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Timing
Unless otherwise specified disclosure shall be for the registrantrsquos fiscal year
Limitations
There is no guarantee that SASB Standards address all sustainability impacts or opportunities associated with a
sector industry or company and therefore a company must determine for itself the topicsmdashsustainability-related
or otherwisemdashthat warrant discussion in its SEC filings
Disclosure under SASB Standards is voluntary It is not intended to replace any legal or regulatory requirements that
may be applicable to user operations Where such laws or regulations address legal or regulatory topics disclosure
under SASB Standards is not meant to supersede those requirements Disclosure according to SASB Standards shall
not be construed as demonstration of compliance with any law regulation or other requirement
SASB Standards are intended to be aligned with the principles of materiality enforced by the SEC However SASB is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or
IASB
Forward-looking Statements
Disclosures on sustainability topics can involve discussion of future trends and uncertainties related to the
registrantrsquos operations and financial condition including those influenced by external variables (eg environmental
social regulatory and political) Companies making such disclosures should familiarize themselves with the safe
harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act which preclude civil
liability for material misstatements or omissions in such statements if the registrant takes certain steps including
among other things identifying the disclosure as ldquoforward-lookingrdquo and accompanying such disclosure with
ldquomeaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statementsrdquo
The following sections contain the disclosure guidance associated with each accounting metric such as guidance on
definitions scope accounting compilation and presentation
The term ldquoshallrdquo is used throughout this document to indicate those elements that reflect requirements of the
Standard The terms ldquoshouldrdquo and ldquomayrdquo are used to indicate guidance which although not required provides a
recommended means of disclosure
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Energy Management
Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-01
Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
Quantitative Gigajoules (GJ) Percentage ()
IF0402-02
Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by gigajoules (GJ)
IF0402-03
Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg byproperty subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-04
Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
Discussion and Analysis
na IF0402-05
Water Management
Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-06
Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Cubic meters (m3) Percentage ()
IF0402-07
Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by cubic meters (m3)
IF0402-08
Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-09
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics (cont)
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-10
Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-11
Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-12
Climate Change Adaptation
Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
Quantitative Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-13
Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-14
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
wwwsasborg
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indicative of future operating results or of future financial conditionrdquo2
The SEC has provided guidance for companies to use in determining whether a trend or uncertainty should be
disclosed The two-part assessment prescribed by the SEC based on probability and magnitude can be applied to
the topics included within this standard
bull First a company is not required to make disclosure about a known trend or uncertainty if its
management determines that such trend or uncertainty is not reasonably likely to occur
bull Second if a companyrsquos management cannot make a reasonable determination of the likelihood of an
event or uncertainty then disclosure is required unless management determines that a material effect
on the registrantrsquos financial condition or results of operation is not reasonably likely to occur
3 Sustainability Accounting Standard Disclosures in Form 10-K
a Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis
For purposes of comparability and usability companies should consider making disclosure on
sustainability topics in the MDampA in a sub-section titled ldquoSustainability Accounting Standards
Disclosuresrdquo5
b Other Relevant Sections of Form 10-K
In addition to the MDampA section it may be relevant for companies to disclose sustainability information in
other sections of Form 10-K including but not limited to
bull Description of businessmdashItem 101 of Regulation S-K requires a company to provide a description of
its business and its subsidiaries Item 101(c)(1)(xii) expressly requires disclosure regarding certain costs
of complying with environmental laws
Appropriate disclosure also shall be made as to the material effects that compliance with Federal State and local
provisions which have been enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or
otherwise relating to the protection of the environment may have upon the capital expenditures earnings and
competitive position of the registrant and its subsidiaries
bull Legal proceedingsmdashItem 103 of Regulation S-K requires companies to describe briefly any material
pending or contemplated legal proceedings Instructions to Item 103 provide specific disclosure
requirements for administrative or judicial proceedings arising from laws and regulations that target
discharge of materials into the environment or that are primarily for the purpose of protecting the
environment
5 SEC [Release Nos 33-8056 34-45321 FR-61] Commission Statement about Managementrsquos Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ldquoWe also want to remind registrants that disclosure must be both useful and understandable That is management should provide the most relevant information and provide it using language and formats that investors can be expected to understand Registrants should be aware also that investors will often find information relating to a particular matter more meaningful if it is disclosed in a single location rather than presented in a fragmented manner throughout the filingrdquo
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bull Risk factorsmdashItem 503(c) of Regulation S-K requires filing companies to provide a discussion of the
most significant factors that make an investment in the registrant speculative or risky clearly stating
the risk and specifying how a particular risk affects the particular filing company
c Rule 12b-20
Securities Act Rule 408 and Exchange Act Rule 12b-20 require a registrant to disclose in addition to the
information expressly required by law or regulation ldquosuch further material information if any as may be
necessary to make the required statements in light of the circumstances under which they are made not
misleadingrdquo
More detailed guidance on disclosure of material sustainability topics can be found in the SASB Conceptual
Framework available for download via httpwwwsasborgapproachconceptual-framework
Guidance on Accounting for Sustainability Topics
For each sustainability topic included in the Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts Industry
Sustainability Accounting Standard SASB identifies accounting metrics
SASB recommends that each company consider using these sustainability accounting metrics when preparing
disclosures on the sustainability topics identified herein
As appropriatemdashand consistent with Rule 12b-206mdashwhen disclosing a sustainability topic identified by this
Standard companies should consider including a narrative description of any material factors necessary to ensure
completeness accuracy and comparability of the data reported Where not addressed by the specific accounting
metrics but relevant the registrant should discuss the following related to the topic
bull The registrantrsquos strategic approach to managing performance on material sustainability issues
bull The registrantrsquos relative performance with respect to its peers
bull The degree of control the registrant has
bull Any measures the registrant has undertaken or plans to undertake to improve performance
and
bull Data for the registrantrsquos last three completed fiscal years (when available)
SASB recommends that registrants use SASB Standards specific to their primary industry as identified in the
Sustainable Industry Classification System (SICStrade) If a registrant generates significant revenue from multiple
industries SASB recommends that it also consider sustainability topics that SASB has identified for those industries
and disclose the associated SASB accounting metrics
6 SEC Rule 12b-20 ldquoIn addition to the information expressly required to be included in a statement or report there shall be added such further material information if any as may be necessary to make the required statements in the light of the circumstances under which they are made not misleadingrdquo
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In disclosing to SASB Standards it is expected that registrants disclose with the same level of rigor accuracy and
responsibility as they apply to all other information contained in their SEC filings
Users of the SASB Standards
The SASB Standards are intended to provide guidance for companies that engage in public offerings of securities
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) and those that issue securities registered under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)7 for use in SEC filings including without limitation annual
reports on Form 10-K (Form 20-F for foreign issuers) quarterly reports on Form 10-Q current reports on Form 8-K
and registration statements on Forms S-1 and S-3 Disclosure with respect to the SASB Standards is not required or
endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or IASB
Scope of Disclosure
Unless otherwise specified SASB recommends
bull That a registrant disclose on sustainability issues and metrics for itself and for entities that are
consolidated for financial reporting purposes as defined by accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States for consistency with other accompanying information within SEC filings8
bull That for consolidated entities disclosures be made and accounting metrics calculated for the whole
entity regardless of the size of the minority interest and
bull That information from unconsolidated entities not be included in the computation of SASB
accounting metrics A registrant should disclose however information about unconsolidated entities
to the extent that the registrant considers the information necessary for investors to understand the
effect of sustainability topics on the companyrsquos financial condition or operating performance
(typically this disclosure would be limited to risks and opportunities associated with these entities)
Reporting Format
Use of Financial Data
In instances where accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate
financial data (eg revenues cost of sales expenses recorded and disclosed for fines etc) such financial data shall
be prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (ldquoUS
GAAPrdquo) and be consistent with the corresponding financial data reported within the registrantrsquos SEC filings Should
accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate disclosure of financial data
7 Registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is required (1) for securities to be listed on a national securities exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange the NYSE Amex and the NASDAQ Stock Market or (2) if (A) the securities are equity securities and are held by more than 2000 persons (or 500 persons who are not accredited investors) and (B) the company has more than $10 million in assets 8 See US GAAP consolidation rules (Section 810)
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that is not prepared in accordance with US GAAP the registrant shall disclose such information in accordance with
the SEC Regulation G
Activity Metrics and Normalization
SASB recognizes that normalizing accounting metrics is important for the analysis of SASB disclosures
SASB recommends that a registrant disclose any basic business data that may assist in the accurate evaluation and
comparability of disclosure to the extent that they are not already disclosed in the Form 10-K (eg revenue
EBITDA etc)
Such datamdashtermed ldquoactivity metricsrdquomdashmay include high-level business data such as total number of employees
quantity of products produced or services provided number of facilities or number of customers It may also
include industry-specific data such as plant capacity utilization (eg for specialty chemical companies) number of
transactions (eg for Internet media and services companies) hospital bed days (eg for health care delivery
companies) or proven and probable reserves (eg for oil and gas exploration and production companies)
Activity metrics disclosed should
bull Convey contextual information that would not otherwise be apparent from SASB accounting metrics
bull Be deemed generally useful for an investor relying on SASB accounting metrics in performing their
own calculations and creating their own ratios
bull Be explained and consistently disclosed from period to period to the extent they continue to be
relevant However a decision to make a voluntary disclosure in one period does not obligate a
continuation of that disclosure if it is no longer relevant or if a better metric becomes available9
9 Improving Business Reporting Insights into Enhancing Voluntary Disclosures FASB Business Reporting Research Project January 29 2001
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Where relevant SASB recommends specific activity metrics thatmdashat a minimummdashshould accompany SASB
accounting metric disclosures
ACTIVITY METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Number of assets by property subsector10 Quantitative Number IF0402-A
Leasable floor area by property subsector11 Quantitative Square feet (ft2) IF0402-B
Percentage of indirectly managed assets by property subsector12 Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) IF0402-C
Average occupancy rate by property subsector13 Quantitative Percentage () IF0402-D
Units of Measure
Unless specified disclosures should be reported in International System of Units (SI units)
Uncertainty
SASB recognizes that there may be inherent uncertainty when disclosing certain sustainability data and information
This may be related to variables such as the reliance on data from third-party reporting systems and technologies
or the unpredictable nature of climate events Where uncertainty around a particular disclosure exists SASB
recommends that the registrant should consider discussing its nature and likelihood
Estimates
SASB recognizes that scientifically based estimates such as the reliance on certain conversion factors or the
exclusion of de minimis values may occur for certain quantitative disclosures Where appropriate SASB does not
discourage the use of such estimates When using an estimate for a particular disclosure SASB expects that the
registrant discuss its nature and substantiate its basis
10 Note to IF0402-AmdashNumber of assets shall include the number of distinct real estate property or building assets and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide Number of assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System The total number of assets reported across all subsectors can exceed the actual number of assets due to the fact that mixed-use assets can be reported in multiple subsectors11 Note to IF0402-BmdashLeasable floor area shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property subsectors when floor area is not available12 Note to IF0402-CmdashThe definition of ldquoindirectly managed assetsrdquo is solely based on the landlordtenant relationship and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoWhere a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so [the asset] should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed Assetrdquo Percentage of indirectly managed assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System13 Note to IF0402-DmdashAverage occupancy rate shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
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Timing
Unless otherwise specified disclosure shall be for the registrantrsquos fiscal year
Limitations
There is no guarantee that SASB Standards address all sustainability impacts or opportunities associated with a
sector industry or company and therefore a company must determine for itself the topicsmdashsustainability-related
or otherwisemdashthat warrant discussion in its SEC filings
Disclosure under SASB Standards is voluntary It is not intended to replace any legal or regulatory requirements that
may be applicable to user operations Where such laws or regulations address legal or regulatory topics disclosure
under SASB Standards is not meant to supersede those requirements Disclosure according to SASB Standards shall
not be construed as demonstration of compliance with any law regulation or other requirement
SASB Standards are intended to be aligned with the principles of materiality enforced by the SEC However SASB is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or
IASB
Forward-looking Statements
Disclosures on sustainability topics can involve discussion of future trends and uncertainties related to the
registrantrsquos operations and financial condition including those influenced by external variables (eg environmental
social regulatory and political) Companies making such disclosures should familiarize themselves with the safe
harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act which preclude civil
liability for material misstatements or omissions in such statements if the registrant takes certain steps including
among other things identifying the disclosure as ldquoforward-lookingrdquo and accompanying such disclosure with
ldquomeaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statementsrdquo
The following sections contain the disclosure guidance associated with each accounting metric such as guidance on
definitions scope accounting compilation and presentation
The term ldquoshallrdquo is used throughout this document to indicate those elements that reflect requirements of the
Standard The terms ldquoshouldrdquo and ldquomayrdquo are used to indicate guidance which although not required provides a
recommended means of disclosure
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Energy Management
Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-01
Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
Quantitative Gigajoules (GJ) Percentage ()
IF0402-02
Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by gigajoules (GJ)
IF0402-03
Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg byproperty subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-04
Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
Discussion and Analysis
na IF0402-05
Water Management
Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-06
Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Cubic meters (m3) Percentage ()
IF0402-07
Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by cubic meters (m3)
IF0402-08
Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-09
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics (cont)
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-10
Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-11
Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-12
Climate Change Adaptation
Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
Quantitative Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-13
Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-14
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
wwwsasborg
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the risk and specifying how a particular risk affects the particular filing company
c Rule 12b-20
Securities Act Rule 408 and Exchange Act Rule 12b-20 require a registrant to disclose in addition to the
information expressly required by law or regulation ldquosuch further material information if any as may be
necessary to make the required statements in light of the circumstances under which they are made not
misleadingrdquo
More detailed guidance on disclosure of material sustainability topics can be found in the SASB Conceptual
Framework available for download via httpwwwsasborgapproachconceptual-framework
Guidance on Accounting for Sustainability Topics
For each sustainability topic included in the Real Estate Owners Developers amp Investment Trusts Industry
Sustainability Accounting Standard SASB identifies accounting metrics
SASB recommends that each company consider using these sustainability accounting metrics when preparing
disclosures on the sustainability topics identified herein
As appropriatemdashand consistent with Rule 12b-206mdashwhen disclosing a sustainability topic identified by this
Standard companies should consider including a narrative description of any material factors necessary to ensure
completeness accuracy and comparability of the data reported Where not addressed by the specific accounting
metrics but relevant the registrant should discuss the following related to the topic
bull The registrantrsquos strategic approach to managing performance on material sustainability issues
bull The registrantrsquos relative performance with respect to its peers
bull The degree of control the registrant has
bull Any measures the registrant has undertaken or plans to undertake to improve performance
and
bull Data for the registrantrsquos last three completed fiscal years (when available)
SASB recommends that registrants use SASB Standards specific to their primary industry as identified in the
Sustainable Industry Classification System (SICStrade) If a registrant generates significant revenue from multiple
industries SASB recommends that it also consider sustainability topics that SASB has identified for those industries
and disclose the associated SASB accounting metrics
6 SEC Rule 12b-20 ldquoIn addition to the information expressly required to be included in a statement or report there shall be added such further material information if any as may be necessary to make the required statements in the light of the circumstances under which they are made not misleadingrdquo
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In disclosing to SASB Standards it is expected that registrants disclose with the same level of rigor accuracy and
responsibility as they apply to all other information contained in their SEC filings
Users of the SASB Standards
The SASB Standards are intended to provide guidance for companies that engage in public offerings of securities
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) and those that issue securities registered under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)7 for use in SEC filings including without limitation annual
reports on Form 10-K (Form 20-F for foreign issuers) quarterly reports on Form 10-Q current reports on Form 8-K
and registration statements on Forms S-1 and S-3 Disclosure with respect to the SASB Standards is not required or
endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or IASB
Scope of Disclosure
Unless otherwise specified SASB recommends
bull That a registrant disclose on sustainability issues and metrics for itself and for entities that are
consolidated for financial reporting purposes as defined by accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States for consistency with other accompanying information within SEC filings8
bull That for consolidated entities disclosures be made and accounting metrics calculated for the whole
entity regardless of the size of the minority interest and
bull That information from unconsolidated entities not be included in the computation of SASB
accounting metrics A registrant should disclose however information about unconsolidated entities
to the extent that the registrant considers the information necessary for investors to understand the
effect of sustainability topics on the companyrsquos financial condition or operating performance
(typically this disclosure would be limited to risks and opportunities associated with these entities)
Reporting Format
Use of Financial Data
In instances where accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate
financial data (eg revenues cost of sales expenses recorded and disclosed for fines etc) such financial data shall
be prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (ldquoUS
GAAPrdquo) and be consistent with the corresponding financial data reported within the registrantrsquos SEC filings Should
accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate disclosure of financial data
7 Registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is required (1) for securities to be listed on a national securities exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange the NYSE Amex and the NASDAQ Stock Market or (2) if (A) the securities are equity securities and are held by more than 2000 persons (or 500 persons who are not accredited investors) and (B) the company has more than $10 million in assets 8 See US GAAP consolidation rules (Section 810)
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that is not prepared in accordance with US GAAP the registrant shall disclose such information in accordance with
the SEC Regulation G
Activity Metrics and Normalization
SASB recognizes that normalizing accounting metrics is important for the analysis of SASB disclosures
SASB recommends that a registrant disclose any basic business data that may assist in the accurate evaluation and
comparability of disclosure to the extent that they are not already disclosed in the Form 10-K (eg revenue
EBITDA etc)
Such datamdashtermed ldquoactivity metricsrdquomdashmay include high-level business data such as total number of employees
quantity of products produced or services provided number of facilities or number of customers It may also
include industry-specific data such as plant capacity utilization (eg for specialty chemical companies) number of
transactions (eg for Internet media and services companies) hospital bed days (eg for health care delivery
companies) or proven and probable reserves (eg for oil and gas exploration and production companies)
Activity metrics disclosed should
bull Convey contextual information that would not otherwise be apparent from SASB accounting metrics
bull Be deemed generally useful for an investor relying on SASB accounting metrics in performing their
own calculations and creating their own ratios
bull Be explained and consistently disclosed from period to period to the extent they continue to be
relevant However a decision to make a voluntary disclosure in one period does not obligate a
continuation of that disclosure if it is no longer relevant or if a better metric becomes available9
9 Improving Business Reporting Insights into Enhancing Voluntary Disclosures FASB Business Reporting Research Project January 29 2001
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Where relevant SASB recommends specific activity metrics thatmdashat a minimummdashshould accompany SASB
accounting metric disclosures
ACTIVITY METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Number of assets by property subsector10 Quantitative Number IF0402-A
Leasable floor area by property subsector11 Quantitative Square feet (ft2) IF0402-B
Percentage of indirectly managed assets by property subsector12 Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) IF0402-C
Average occupancy rate by property subsector13 Quantitative Percentage () IF0402-D
Units of Measure
Unless specified disclosures should be reported in International System of Units (SI units)
Uncertainty
SASB recognizes that there may be inherent uncertainty when disclosing certain sustainability data and information
This may be related to variables such as the reliance on data from third-party reporting systems and technologies
or the unpredictable nature of climate events Where uncertainty around a particular disclosure exists SASB
recommends that the registrant should consider discussing its nature and likelihood
Estimates
SASB recognizes that scientifically based estimates such as the reliance on certain conversion factors or the
exclusion of de minimis values may occur for certain quantitative disclosures Where appropriate SASB does not
discourage the use of such estimates When using an estimate for a particular disclosure SASB expects that the
registrant discuss its nature and substantiate its basis
10 Note to IF0402-AmdashNumber of assets shall include the number of distinct real estate property or building assets and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide Number of assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System The total number of assets reported across all subsectors can exceed the actual number of assets due to the fact that mixed-use assets can be reported in multiple subsectors11 Note to IF0402-BmdashLeasable floor area shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property subsectors when floor area is not available12 Note to IF0402-CmdashThe definition of ldquoindirectly managed assetsrdquo is solely based on the landlordtenant relationship and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoWhere a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so [the asset] should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed Assetrdquo Percentage of indirectly managed assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System13 Note to IF0402-DmdashAverage occupancy rate shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
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Timing
Unless otherwise specified disclosure shall be for the registrantrsquos fiscal year
Limitations
There is no guarantee that SASB Standards address all sustainability impacts or opportunities associated with a
sector industry or company and therefore a company must determine for itself the topicsmdashsustainability-related
or otherwisemdashthat warrant discussion in its SEC filings
Disclosure under SASB Standards is voluntary It is not intended to replace any legal or regulatory requirements that
may be applicable to user operations Where such laws or regulations address legal or regulatory topics disclosure
under SASB Standards is not meant to supersede those requirements Disclosure according to SASB Standards shall
not be construed as demonstration of compliance with any law regulation or other requirement
SASB Standards are intended to be aligned with the principles of materiality enforced by the SEC However SASB is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or
IASB
Forward-looking Statements
Disclosures on sustainability topics can involve discussion of future trends and uncertainties related to the
registrantrsquos operations and financial condition including those influenced by external variables (eg environmental
social regulatory and political) Companies making such disclosures should familiarize themselves with the safe
harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act which preclude civil
liability for material misstatements or omissions in such statements if the registrant takes certain steps including
among other things identifying the disclosure as ldquoforward-lookingrdquo and accompanying such disclosure with
ldquomeaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statementsrdquo
The following sections contain the disclosure guidance associated with each accounting metric such as guidance on
definitions scope accounting compilation and presentation
The term ldquoshallrdquo is used throughout this document to indicate those elements that reflect requirements of the
Standard The terms ldquoshouldrdquo and ldquomayrdquo are used to indicate guidance which although not required provides a
recommended means of disclosure
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Energy Management
Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-01
Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
Quantitative Gigajoules (GJ) Percentage ()
IF0402-02
Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by gigajoules (GJ)
IF0402-03
Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg byproperty subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-04
Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
Discussion and Analysis
na IF0402-05
Water Management
Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-06
Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Cubic meters (m3) Percentage ()
IF0402-07
Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by cubic meters (m3)
IF0402-08
Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-09
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics (cont)
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-10
Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-11
Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-12
Climate Change Adaptation
Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
Quantitative Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-13
Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-14
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
wwwsasborg
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In disclosing to SASB Standards it is expected that registrants disclose with the same level of rigor accuracy and
responsibility as they apply to all other information contained in their SEC filings
Users of the SASB Standards
The SASB Standards are intended to provide guidance for companies that engage in public offerings of securities
registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act) and those that issue securities registered under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)7 for use in SEC filings including without limitation annual
reports on Form 10-K (Form 20-F for foreign issuers) quarterly reports on Form 10-Q current reports on Form 8-K
and registration statements on Forms S-1 and S-3 Disclosure with respect to the SASB Standards is not required or
endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or IASB
Scope of Disclosure
Unless otherwise specified SASB recommends
bull That a registrant disclose on sustainability issues and metrics for itself and for entities that are
consolidated for financial reporting purposes as defined by accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States for consistency with other accompanying information within SEC filings8
bull That for consolidated entities disclosures be made and accounting metrics calculated for the whole
entity regardless of the size of the minority interest and
bull That information from unconsolidated entities not be included in the computation of SASB
accounting metrics A registrant should disclose however information about unconsolidated entities
to the extent that the registrant considers the information necessary for investors to understand the
effect of sustainability topics on the companyrsquos financial condition or operating performance
(typically this disclosure would be limited to risks and opportunities associated with these entities)
Reporting Format
Use of Financial Data
In instances where accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate
financial data (eg revenues cost of sales expenses recorded and disclosed for fines etc) such financial data shall
be prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (ldquoUS
GAAPrdquo) and be consistent with the corresponding financial data reported within the registrantrsquos SEC filings Should
accounting metrics activity metrics and technical protocols in this standard incorporate disclosure of financial data
7 Registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is required (1) for securities to be listed on a national securities exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange the NYSE Amex and the NASDAQ Stock Market or (2) if (A) the securities are equity securities and are held by more than 2000 persons (or 500 persons who are not accredited investors) and (B) the company has more than $10 million in assets 8 See US GAAP consolidation rules (Section 810)
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that is not prepared in accordance with US GAAP the registrant shall disclose such information in accordance with
the SEC Regulation G
Activity Metrics and Normalization
SASB recognizes that normalizing accounting metrics is important for the analysis of SASB disclosures
SASB recommends that a registrant disclose any basic business data that may assist in the accurate evaluation and
comparability of disclosure to the extent that they are not already disclosed in the Form 10-K (eg revenue
EBITDA etc)
Such datamdashtermed ldquoactivity metricsrdquomdashmay include high-level business data such as total number of employees
quantity of products produced or services provided number of facilities or number of customers It may also
include industry-specific data such as plant capacity utilization (eg for specialty chemical companies) number of
transactions (eg for Internet media and services companies) hospital bed days (eg for health care delivery
companies) or proven and probable reserves (eg for oil and gas exploration and production companies)
Activity metrics disclosed should
bull Convey contextual information that would not otherwise be apparent from SASB accounting metrics
bull Be deemed generally useful for an investor relying on SASB accounting metrics in performing their
own calculations and creating their own ratios
bull Be explained and consistently disclosed from period to period to the extent they continue to be
relevant However a decision to make a voluntary disclosure in one period does not obligate a
continuation of that disclosure if it is no longer relevant or if a better metric becomes available9
9 Improving Business Reporting Insights into Enhancing Voluntary Disclosures FASB Business Reporting Research Project January 29 2001
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Where relevant SASB recommends specific activity metrics thatmdashat a minimummdashshould accompany SASB
accounting metric disclosures
ACTIVITY METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Number of assets by property subsector10 Quantitative Number IF0402-A
Leasable floor area by property subsector11 Quantitative Square feet (ft2) IF0402-B
Percentage of indirectly managed assets by property subsector12 Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) IF0402-C
Average occupancy rate by property subsector13 Quantitative Percentage () IF0402-D
Units of Measure
Unless specified disclosures should be reported in International System of Units (SI units)
Uncertainty
SASB recognizes that there may be inherent uncertainty when disclosing certain sustainability data and information
This may be related to variables such as the reliance on data from third-party reporting systems and technologies
or the unpredictable nature of climate events Where uncertainty around a particular disclosure exists SASB
recommends that the registrant should consider discussing its nature and likelihood
Estimates
SASB recognizes that scientifically based estimates such as the reliance on certain conversion factors or the
exclusion of de minimis values may occur for certain quantitative disclosures Where appropriate SASB does not
discourage the use of such estimates When using an estimate for a particular disclosure SASB expects that the
registrant discuss its nature and substantiate its basis
10 Note to IF0402-AmdashNumber of assets shall include the number of distinct real estate property or building assets and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide Number of assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System The total number of assets reported across all subsectors can exceed the actual number of assets due to the fact that mixed-use assets can be reported in multiple subsectors11 Note to IF0402-BmdashLeasable floor area shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property subsectors when floor area is not available12 Note to IF0402-CmdashThe definition of ldquoindirectly managed assetsrdquo is solely based on the landlordtenant relationship and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoWhere a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so [the asset] should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed Assetrdquo Percentage of indirectly managed assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System13 Note to IF0402-DmdashAverage occupancy rate shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
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Timing
Unless otherwise specified disclosure shall be for the registrantrsquos fiscal year
Limitations
There is no guarantee that SASB Standards address all sustainability impacts or opportunities associated with a
sector industry or company and therefore a company must determine for itself the topicsmdashsustainability-related
or otherwisemdashthat warrant discussion in its SEC filings
Disclosure under SASB Standards is voluntary It is not intended to replace any legal or regulatory requirements that
may be applicable to user operations Where such laws or regulations address legal or regulatory topics disclosure
under SASB Standards is not meant to supersede those requirements Disclosure according to SASB Standards shall
not be construed as demonstration of compliance with any law regulation or other requirement
SASB Standards are intended to be aligned with the principles of materiality enforced by the SEC However SASB is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or
IASB
Forward-looking Statements
Disclosures on sustainability topics can involve discussion of future trends and uncertainties related to the
registrantrsquos operations and financial condition including those influenced by external variables (eg environmental
social regulatory and political) Companies making such disclosures should familiarize themselves with the safe
harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act which preclude civil
liability for material misstatements or omissions in such statements if the registrant takes certain steps including
among other things identifying the disclosure as ldquoforward-lookingrdquo and accompanying such disclosure with
ldquomeaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statementsrdquo
The following sections contain the disclosure guidance associated with each accounting metric such as guidance on
definitions scope accounting compilation and presentation
The term ldquoshallrdquo is used throughout this document to indicate those elements that reflect requirements of the
Standard The terms ldquoshouldrdquo and ldquomayrdquo are used to indicate guidance which although not required provides a
recommended means of disclosure
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Energy Management
Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-01
Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
Quantitative Gigajoules (GJ) Percentage ()
IF0402-02
Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by gigajoules (GJ)
IF0402-03
Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg byproperty subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-04
Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
Discussion and Analysis
na IF0402-05
Water Management
Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-06
Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Cubic meters (m3) Percentage ()
IF0402-07
Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by cubic meters (m3)
IF0402-08
Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-09
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics (cont)
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-10
Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-11
Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-12
Climate Change Adaptation
Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
Quantitative Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-13
Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-14
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
wwwsasborg
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that is not prepared in accordance with US GAAP the registrant shall disclose such information in accordance with
the SEC Regulation G
Activity Metrics and Normalization
SASB recognizes that normalizing accounting metrics is important for the analysis of SASB disclosures
SASB recommends that a registrant disclose any basic business data that may assist in the accurate evaluation and
comparability of disclosure to the extent that they are not already disclosed in the Form 10-K (eg revenue
EBITDA etc)
Such datamdashtermed ldquoactivity metricsrdquomdashmay include high-level business data such as total number of employees
quantity of products produced or services provided number of facilities or number of customers It may also
include industry-specific data such as plant capacity utilization (eg for specialty chemical companies) number of
transactions (eg for Internet media and services companies) hospital bed days (eg for health care delivery
companies) or proven and probable reserves (eg for oil and gas exploration and production companies)
Activity metrics disclosed should
bull Convey contextual information that would not otherwise be apparent from SASB accounting metrics
bull Be deemed generally useful for an investor relying on SASB accounting metrics in performing their
own calculations and creating their own ratios
bull Be explained and consistently disclosed from period to period to the extent they continue to be
relevant However a decision to make a voluntary disclosure in one period does not obligate a
continuation of that disclosure if it is no longer relevant or if a better metric becomes available9
9 Improving Business Reporting Insights into Enhancing Voluntary Disclosures FASB Business Reporting Research Project January 29 2001
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Where relevant SASB recommends specific activity metrics thatmdashat a minimummdashshould accompany SASB
accounting metric disclosures
ACTIVITY METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Number of assets by property subsector10 Quantitative Number IF0402-A
Leasable floor area by property subsector11 Quantitative Square feet (ft2) IF0402-B
Percentage of indirectly managed assets by property subsector12 Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) IF0402-C
Average occupancy rate by property subsector13 Quantitative Percentage () IF0402-D
Units of Measure
Unless specified disclosures should be reported in International System of Units (SI units)
Uncertainty
SASB recognizes that there may be inherent uncertainty when disclosing certain sustainability data and information
This may be related to variables such as the reliance on data from third-party reporting systems and technologies
or the unpredictable nature of climate events Where uncertainty around a particular disclosure exists SASB
recommends that the registrant should consider discussing its nature and likelihood
Estimates
SASB recognizes that scientifically based estimates such as the reliance on certain conversion factors or the
exclusion of de minimis values may occur for certain quantitative disclosures Where appropriate SASB does not
discourage the use of such estimates When using an estimate for a particular disclosure SASB expects that the
registrant discuss its nature and substantiate its basis
10 Note to IF0402-AmdashNumber of assets shall include the number of distinct real estate property or building assets and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide Number of assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System The total number of assets reported across all subsectors can exceed the actual number of assets due to the fact that mixed-use assets can be reported in multiple subsectors11 Note to IF0402-BmdashLeasable floor area shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property subsectors when floor area is not available12 Note to IF0402-CmdashThe definition of ldquoindirectly managed assetsrdquo is solely based on the landlordtenant relationship and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoWhere a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so [the asset] should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed Assetrdquo Percentage of indirectly managed assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System13 Note to IF0402-DmdashAverage occupancy rate shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
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Timing
Unless otherwise specified disclosure shall be for the registrantrsquos fiscal year
Limitations
There is no guarantee that SASB Standards address all sustainability impacts or opportunities associated with a
sector industry or company and therefore a company must determine for itself the topicsmdashsustainability-related
or otherwisemdashthat warrant discussion in its SEC filings
Disclosure under SASB Standards is voluntary It is not intended to replace any legal or regulatory requirements that
may be applicable to user operations Where such laws or regulations address legal or regulatory topics disclosure
under SASB Standards is not meant to supersede those requirements Disclosure according to SASB Standards shall
not be construed as demonstration of compliance with any law regulation or other requirement
SASB Standards are intended to be aligned with the principles of materiality enforced by the SEC However SASB is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or
IASB
Forward-looking Statements
Disclosures on sustainability topics can involve discussion of future trends and uncertainties related to the
registrantrsquos operations and financial condition including those influenced by external variables (eg environmental
social regulatory and political) Companies making such disclosures should familiarize themselves with the safe
harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act which preclude civil
liability for material misstatements or omissions in such statements if the registrant takes certain steps including
among other things identifying the disclosure as ldquoforward-lookingrdquo and accompanying such disclosure with
ldquomeaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statementsrdquo
The following sections contain the disclosure guidance associated with each accounting metric such as guidance on
definitions scope accounting compilation and presentation
The term ldquoshallrdquo is used throughout this document to indicate those elements that reflect requirements of the
Standard The terms ldquoshouldrdquo and ldquomayrdquo are used to indicate guidance which although not required provides a
recommended means of disclosure
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Energy Management
Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-01
Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
Quantitative Gigajoules (GJ) Percentage ()
IF0402-02
Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by gigajoules (GJ)
IF0402-03
Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg byproperty subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-04
Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
Discussion and Analysis
na IF0402-05
Water Management
Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-06
Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Cubic meters (m3) Percentage ()
IF0402-07
Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by cubic meters (m3)
IF0402-08
Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-09
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics (cont)
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-10
Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-11
Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-12
Climate Change Adaptation
Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
Quantitative Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-13
Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-14
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
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Where relevant SASB recommends specific activity metrics thatmdashat a minimummdashshould accompany SASB
accounting metric disclosures
ACTIVITY METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Number of assets by property subsector10 Quantitative Number IF0402-A
Leasable floor area by property subsector11 Quantitative Square feet (ft2) IF0402-B
Percentage of indirectly managed assets by property subsector12 Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) IF0402-C
Average occupancy rate by property subsector13 Quantitative Percentage () IF0402-D
Units of Measure
Unless specified disclosures should be reported in International System of Units (SI units)
Uncertainty
SASB recognizes that there may be inherent uncertainty when disclosing certain sustainability data and information
This may be related to variables such as the reliance on data from third-party reporting systems and technologies
or the unpredictable nature of climate events Where uncertainty around a particular disclosure exists SASB
recommends that the registrant should consider discussing its nature and likelihood
Estimates
SASB recognizes that scientifically based estimates such as the reliance on certain conversion factors or the
exclusion of de minimis values may occur for certain quantitative disclosures Where appropriate SASB does not
discourage the use of such estimates When using an estimate for a particular disclosure SASB expects that the
registrant discuss its nature and substantiate its basis
10 Note to IF0402-AmdashNumber of assets shall include the number of distinct real estate property or building assets and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide Number of assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System The total number of assets reported across all subsectors can exceed the actual number of assets due to the fact that mixed-use assets can be reported in multiple subsectors11 Note to IF0402-BmdashLeasable floor area shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property subsectors when floor area is not available12 Note to IF0402-CmdashThe definition of ldquoindirectly managed assetsrdquo is solely based on the landlordtenant relationship and is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoWhere a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so [the asset] should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed Assetrdquo Percentage of indirectly managed assets shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System13 Note to IF0402-DmdashAverage occupancy rate shall be disclosed separately for each portion of the registrantrsquos portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
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Timing
Unless otherwise specified disclosure shall be for the registrantrsquos fiscal year
Limitations
There is no guarantee that SASB Standards address all sustainability impacts or opportunities associated with a
sector industry or company and therefore a company must determine for itself the topicsmdashsustainability-related
or otherwisemdashthat warrant discussion in its SEC filings
Disclosure under SASB Standards is voluntary It is not intended to replace any legal or regulatory requirements that
may be applicable to user operations Where such laws or regulations address legal or regulatory topics disclosure
under SASB Standards is not meant to supersede those requirements Disclosure according to SASB Standards shall
not be construed as demonstration of compliance with any law regulation or other requirement
SASB Standards are intended to be aligned with the principles of materiality enforced by the SEC However SASB is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or
IASB
Forward-looking Statements
Disclosures on sustainability topics can involve discussion of future trends and uncertainties related to the
registrantrsquos operations and financial condition including those influenced by external variables (eg environmental
social regulatory and political) Companies making such disclosures should familiarize themselves with the safe
harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act which preclude civil
liability for material misstatements or omissions in such statements if the registrant takes certain steps including
among other things identifying the disclosure as ldquoforward-lookingrdquo and accompanying such disclosure with
ldquomeaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statementsrdquo
The following sections contain the disclosure guidance associated with each accounting metric such as guidance on
definitions scope accounting compilation and presentation
The term ldquoshallrdquo is used throughout this document to indicate those elements that reflect requirements of the
Standard The terms ldquoshouldrdquo and ldquomayrdquo are used to indicate guidance which although not required provides a
recommended means of disclosure
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Energy Management
Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-01
Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
Quantitative Gigajoules (GJ) Percentage ()
IF0402-02
Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by gigajoules (GJ)
IF0402-03
Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg byproperty subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-04
Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
Discussion and Analysis
na IF0402-05
Water Management
Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-06
Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Cubic meters (m3) Percentage ()
IF0402-07
Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by cubic meters (m3)
IF0402-08
Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-09
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics (cont)
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-10
Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-11
Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-12
Climate Change Adaptation
Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
Quantitative Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-13
Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-14
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
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Timing
Unless otherwise specified disclosure shall be for the registrantrsquos fiscal year
Limitations
There is no guarantee that SASB Standards address all sustainability impacts or opportunities associated with a
sector industry or company and therefore a company must determine for itself the topicsmdashsustainability-related
or otherwisemdashthat warrant discussion in its SEC filings
Disclosure under SASB Standards is voluntary It is not intended to replace any legal or regulatory requirements that
may be applicable to user operations Where such laws or regulations address legal or regulatory topics disclosure
under SASB Standards is not meant to supersede those requirements Disclosure according to SASB Standards shall
not be construed as demonstration of compliance with any law regulation or other requirement
SASB Standards are intended to be aligned with the principles of materiality enforced by the SEC However SASB is
not affiliated with or endorsed by the SEC or other entities governing financial reporting such as FASB GASB or
IASB
Forward-looking Statements
Disclosures on sustainability topics can involve discussion of future trends and uncertainties related to the
registrantrsquos operations and financial condition including those influenced by external variables (eg environmental
social regulatory and political) Companies making such disclosures should familiarize themselves with the safe
harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act which preclude civil
liability for material misstatements or omissions in such statements if the registrant takes certain steps including
among other things identifying the disclosure as ldquoforward-lookingrdquo and accompanying such disclosure with
ldquomeaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statementsrdquo
The following sections contain the disclosure guidance associated with each accounting metric such as guidance on
definitions scope accounting compilation and presentation
The term ldquoshallrdquo is used throughout this document to indicate those elements that reflect requirements of the
Standard The terms ldquoshouldrdquo and ldquomayrdquo are used to indicate guidance which although not required provides a
recommended means of disclosure
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Energy Management
Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-01
Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
Quantitative Gigajoules (GJ) Percentage ()
IF0402-02
Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by gigajoules (GJ)
IF0402-03
Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg byproperty subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-04
Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
Discussion and Analysis
na IF0402-05
Water Management
Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-06
Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Cubic meters (m3) Percentage ()
IF0402-07
Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by cubic meters (m3)
IF0402-08
Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-09
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics (cont)
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-10
Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-11
Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-12
Climate Change Adaptation
Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
Quantitative Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-13
Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-14
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
wwwsasborg
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Energy Management
Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-01
Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
Quantitative Gigajoules (GJ) Percentage ()
IF0402-02
Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by gigajoules (GJ)
IF0402-03
Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg byproperty subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-04
Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
Discussion and Analysis
na IF0402-05
Water Management
Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-06
Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
Quantitative Cubic meters (m3) Percentage ()
IF0402-07
Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by cubic meters (m3)
IF0402-08
Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-09
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics (cont)
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-10
Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-11
Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-12
Climate Change Adaptation
Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
Quantitative Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-13
Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-14
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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company value
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Table 1 Sustainability Disclosure Topics amp Accounting Metrics (cont)
TOPIC ACCOUNTING METRIC CATEGORY UNIT OF
MEASURE CODE
Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
Quantitative
Percentage () by floor area (ft2) Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-10
Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
Quantitative Percentage () by floor area (ft2)
IF0402-11
Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-12
Climate Change Adaptation
Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
Quantitative Square feet (ft2)
IF0402-13
Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
Discussion and Analysis na IF0402-14
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
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Energy Management
Description
Real estate assets consume significant amounts of energy primarily related to space heating ventilating air
conditioning water heating lighting and equipment and appliance use Type of energy used magnitude of
consumption and strategies for energy management are highly dependent on the real estate asset class among
other factors Generally grid electricity consumption is the predominant form of consumed energy though on-site
fuel combustion also serves an important role Energy costs may be borne by companies in the industry andor the
property occupants either way energy management is a significant industry issue To the extent that the real
estate owner assumes direct responsibility for energy costs such costs often represent significant operating costs
inherently indicating the importance of energy management Energy pricing volatility and a general trend of
electricity price increases energy-related regulations wide variations in energy performance across the existing
building stock and opportunities for efficiency improvements through economically attractive capital investments
all further point to the importance of energy management Energy costs assumed by occupants either in whole or
in part are nonetheless likely to significantly impact companies in the industry albeit through differing channels
Building energy performance is a notable driver of tenant demand as it allows them to control operating costs
mitigate the environmental impacts of operations and often just as importantly maintain a reputation for
resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to energy-related regulations even when
energy costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the industry that effectively manage the
energy performance of their assets may see reduced operating costs and regulatory risks as well as increased
tenant demand rental rates and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation
Improving the energy performance of assets is highly dependent on property type and location target tenant
market local building codes physical and legal opportunities to deploy distributed renewable energy ability to
measure consumption and performance of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-01 Energy consumption data coverage as a percentage of floor area by property subsector
01 Energy consumption data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete energy consumption data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which energy is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY
STARreg definition as ldquothe total property square footage measured between the principal exterior
surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete energy consumption data coverage when energy
consumption data (ie energy types and amounts consumed) is obtained by the registrant for all
types of energy consumed in the relevant floor area during the fiscal year regardless of when such
data was obtained
If such data is not available for one or more types of energy consumed the relevant floor area
shall not be considered to have energy consumption data coverage
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
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02 The scope of energy includes
bull Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the registrant
or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
bull Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling and
steam energy
03 The registrant may choose to discuss the comprehensiveness of data coverage if coverage variations by
energy type exist (eg if a portion of floor area consumes electricity and natural gas and the registrant has
energy consumption data coverage for electricity but not natural gas the registrant does not have
complete energy consumption data coverage but may choose to disclose the portion of total portfolio
gross floor area with partial energy consumption data coverage)
04 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence energy consumption data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining energy consumption data (eg lack of
integration of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of energy consumption data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
energy consumption data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence energy
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space energy consumption data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
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05 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
06 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete energy
consumption data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for
the relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
07 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
08 The registrant shall disclose energy consumption data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
09 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
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IF0402-02 Total energy consumed by portfolio area with data coverage percentage grid electricity and percentage renewable each by property subsector
10 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumption by the portfolio area for which there is energy
consumption data coverage as an aggregate figure in gigajoules or their multiples where
bull Energy consumption data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is energy
consumption data coverage regardless of whether energy is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base
Building (including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for energy expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable14
If energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but
is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this energy consumption data
bull The scope of energy includes
Energy purchased from sources external to the registrant and its tenants or produced by the
registrant or its tenants themselves (self-generated)
Energy from all sources including direct fuel usage purchased electricity and heating cooling
and steam energy
11 In calculating energy consumption from fuels and biofuels the registrant shall use higher heating values
(HHV) also known as gross calorific values (GCV) which are directly measured or taken from the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the US Department of Energy (DOE) or the US
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
12 The registrant shall disclose grid electricity consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
13 The registrant shall disclose renewable energy consumption as a percentage of total energy consumption
14 The scope of renewable energy includes renewable fuel the registrant and its tenants consume and
renewable energy the registrant and its tenants directly produce purchase through a renewable power
purchase agreement (PPA) that explicitly includes renewable energy certificates (RECs) or for which Green-
e Energy Certified RECs are paired with grid electricity
bull For any renewable electricity generated on-site any RECs must be retained (ie not sold) and retired
on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
14 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-02 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
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bull For renewable PPAs the agreement must explicitly include and convey that RECs be retained and
retired on behalf of the registrant or its tenants in order for the registrant to claim them as renewable
energy
bull The renewable portion of the electricity grid mix that is outside of the control or influence of the
registrant and its tenants is excluded from disclosure15
bull Renewable energy is defined as energy from sources that are replenished at a rate greater than or
equal to their rate of depletion consistent with US EPA definitions such as geothermal wind solar
hydro and biomass
15 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of renewable energy from hydro and biomass sources is
limited to the following
bull Energy from hydro sources that are certified by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute or that are
eligible for a state Renewable Portfolio Standard
bull Energy from biomass sources is limited to materials certified to a third-party standard (eg Forest
Stewardship Council Sustainable Forest Initiative Programme for the Endorsement of Forest
Certification or American Tree Farm System) materials considered ldquoeligible renewablesrdquo according to
the Green-e Energy National Standard Version 25 (2014) and materials that are eligible for a state
Renewable Portfolio Standard
16 The registrant shall apply conversion factors consistently for all data reported under this disclosure such as
the use of HHVs for fuel usage (including biofuels) and conversion of kWh to gigajoules (for energy data
including electricity from solar or wind energy)
17 The registrant shall disclose total energy consumed separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
18 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
15 SASB recognizes that RECs reflect the environmental attributes of renewable energy that have been introduced to the grid
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
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copy 2016 SASBtrade SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARD | REAL ESTATE OWNERS DEVELOPERS amp INVESTMENT TRUSTS | 16
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
19 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
20 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
copy 2016 SASBtrade SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARD | REAL ESTATE OWNERS DEVELOPERS amp INVESTMENT TRUSTS | 17
IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
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IF0402-03 Like-for-like change in energy consumption of portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
21 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
energy consumption in the fiscal year divided by the total energy consumption in the immediately prior
fiscal year where
bull The scope of energy consumption included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned
with that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all energy consumed by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio
for both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Energy consumed by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of energy consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which energy consumption data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year16
22 Like-for-like change in energy consumption shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space
or (2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in energy consumption data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building
for a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
change in energy consumption data
23 The scope methodology and calculations of energy consumption shall be consistent with IF0402-02
24 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in energy consumption separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
25 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
energy consumption if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of energy consumption data
coverage
16 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which energy consumption data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-03 will not reflect the entirety of energy consumption within the portfolio
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
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26 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in energy consumption For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in energy consumption relative
to like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
27 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in energy consumption on a
normalized basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in energy
consumption the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology (eg ldquoWeather Normalized Energyrdquo as provided
by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Managerreg)
28 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in energy consumption
bull Variations in energy consumption may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Energy purchased by the landlord and energy purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
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29 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as ldquoEnergy consumed in supplying central building services to
lettableleasable areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as ldquoEnergy used by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all energy supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include energy purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as ldquoEnergy purchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
30 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-04 Percentage of eligible portfolio that (1) has obtained an energy rating and (2) is certified to ENERGY STARreg by property subsector
31 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that has a valid or current energy rating by
gross floor area where
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that obtained an energy
rating divided by the total portfolio gross floor area
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
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bull An energy rating is defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as
a scheme that measures the energy performance of buildings including schemes solely concerned
with measuring energy performance as well as cases in which an energy rating is an element of a
broader scheme measuring environmental performance
bull The scope of energy rating schemes includes
ENERGY STARreg for operations in the US and Canada
EU Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for operations in the European Union
NABERS Energy for operations in Australia
NABERSNZ for operations in New Zealand
Other energy rating schemes that can be demonstrated to have substantially equivalent criteria
methodology and presentation of results as those schemes above
bull The scope of disclosure is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide in
that it ldquoonly include[s] energy ratings that were awarded before or during the reporting period (pre-
assessments or other unofficial forms of pre-certification are not valid) Some energy ratings are valid
for a limited period onlymdashthe rating should be effective and official during the reporting periodrdquo
32 The registrant may additionally disclose the percentage by energy rating scheme (ie by country)
33 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of the portfolio that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area that is certified to ENERGY
STARreg in the United States divided by the total portfolio gross floor area in the United States
If property is located in Canada the registrant may separately disclose the percentage of the
portfolio in Canada that is certified to ENERGY STARreg
bull For a property to qualify as certified to ENERGY STARreg the certification must be effective and official
during the reporting period (as aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide)
34 The registrant may exclude from the scope the property area that is ineligible to receive an energy rating or
certification based on the property subsector location (eg located in a region in which energy ratings are
not a commercially available service) or other specific use characteristics
35 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
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San Francisco CA 94111
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IF0402-05 Description of how building energy management considerations are integrated into property investment analysis and operational strategy
36 The registrant shall describe its strategic approach and the operational processes it uses to integrate
energy-related considerations into its analysis of current and future property investments
37 The registrant shall discuss the following elements of its strategic approach where relevant
bull The use of energy-reduction targets and performance against those targets
bull The integration of property energy performance into its property acquisition due diligence process
such as if these measures are qualitative in nature (eg whether or not the building has an energy
performance certification) or quantitative in nature (eg the registrant adjusts occupancy rate
projections based on energy performance data) and
bull Entity-level energy consumption and management policies applicable across the registrantrsquos portfolio
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q8)
38 The registrant shall discuss the operational processes it uses which may include but are not limited to
bull Management of the technical energy performance of its portfolio and
bull The integration of renewable energy into its portfolio
39 Relevant elements of its technical approach may include but are not limited to
bull Use of technical building assessments to identify energy efficiency opportunities including whether
such assessments are in-house or external and the general portfolio coverage of such assessments
during the last three years (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q16)
bull Measures implemented to improve the energy efficiency of the portfolio including specific measures
taken general portfolio coverage of such measures and estimated energy savings (aligned with 2016
GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q17)
bull Approach to retrocommissionings including their applicability to the registrantrsquos portfolio the
comprehensiveness of retrocommissionings conducted general portfolio coverage and estimated
energy savings
bull Use of environmental management systems to measure manage and improve the energy
performance of buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification
(aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q21 ldquoEnvironmental Management Systemsrdquo) and
bull Use of data management systems to monitor analyze and benchmark energy performance of
individual buildings and such systemsrsquo alignment with third-party standards or verification (aligned
with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q22 ldquoData Management Systemsrdquo)
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
wwwsasborg
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40 The registrant shall discuss its strategies relating to energy ratings benchmarking and certifications
including their impact on tenant demand within the registrantrsquos target market(s) their relevance to the
property types in its portfolio such as the subsector(s) locations and construction (new versus existing
stock) and the costs and benefits associated with obtaining and maintaining an energy rating benchmark
and certification
bull If applicable the registrant shall discuss whether it prefers certifications that are based on ongoing
performance (eg ENERGY STARreg) or those based on performance-modeled design objectives
41 If the registrant participates in new construction or major renovations it shall discuss whether and how it
incorporates energy efficiency strategies into design and development
42 The registrant shall describe its approach to renewable energy generation which may include but not is
not limited to
bull The relevance of on-site and off-site renewable energy generation to the portfolio and energy
management strategy
bull Technical or legal limitations on the ability to incorporate renewable energy into the portfolio and
energy management strategy and
bull The energy generated from on-site and off-site renewable energy (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real
Estate Assessment Q253)
43 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
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Water Management
Description
Buildings consume significant amounts of water in their operations through water fixtures building equipment
appliances and irrigation Operating costs resulting from water consumption may represent significant costs
depending on property type tenant operations geographical locations and other factors Companies in the
industry can be responsible for a buildingrsquos water costs or common area water costs though it is common to
allocate all or a portion of these costs to occupants In these arrangements water management continues to play
an important role through tenant demand and regulatory exposure Tenants may assess the water efficiency of real
estate assets in an effort to control operating costs mitigate environmental impacts of operations and often just
as importantly develop a reputation for resource conservation Additionally real estate owners may be exposed to
water-related regulations even when water costs are the responsibility of occupants Overall companies in the
industry that effectively manage water efficiency of assets even when they donrsquot face direct exposure to water
costs may see reduced operating costs and regulatory exposure as well as increased tenant demand rental rates
and occupancy rates all of which drive revenue and asset value appreciation Long-term historic increases in the
costs of water and expectations around continued increases due to overconsumption and constrained supplies
resulting from population growth and shifts pollution and climate change indicate the heightened importance of
water management The ability to improve asset water efficiency is highly dependent on the property type
locational water availability target tenant market local building codes the ability to measure consumption and
the level of current efficiency of existing building stock among other factors
Accounting Metrics
IF402-06 Water withdrawal data coverage as a percentage of total floor area and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
44 Water withdrawal data coverage shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total portfolio
gross floor area with complete water withdrawal data coverage divided by the total portfolio gross floor
area for which water is used where
bull Gross floor area is defined according to the EPA ENERGY STARreg definition as ldquothe total property
square footage measured between the principal exterior surfaces of the enclosing fixed walls of the
building(s)rdquo
bull Floor area is considered to have complete water withdrawal data coverage when water withdrawal
data (ie amounts withdrawn) is obtained by the registrant in the relevant floor area during the fiscal
year regardless of when such data was obtained
45 The scope of water withdrawals is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
bull Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
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46 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of water withdrawal data coverage in regions with High or
Extremely High Baseline Water Stress as classified by the World Resources Institutersquos (WRI) Water Risk Atlas
tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio gross floor area with water withdrawal data
coverage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress divided by the total portfolio
gross floor area for which water is used in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
47 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawal data coverage including the
factors that influence it
bull Variations in water withdrawal data coverage may occur based on distinctions including but not
limited to the following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
bull Relevant factors that influence water withdrawal data coverage may include but are not limited to
Geographical markets and the applicable enabling or inhibiting laws regulations and policies
within such markets including those policies of utilities
Geographical markets and the applicability of risks related to water scarcity (and related current
or future regulations)
Administrative or logistical barriers to obtaining water withdrawal data (eg lack of integration
of utilitiesrsquo data reporting systems)
Tenant demands around the privacy or proprietary nature of water withdrawal data
Property subsectors or other more nuanced classifications of property types
Lease structures including the length in time of leases the terms applicable to the access of
water withdrawal data by the registrant and the ability of the registrant to influence water
management performance of tenant spaces and
The registrantrsquos perception that its obtainment of tenant space water withdrawal data may
negatively impact tenant demand
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
wwwsasborg
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48 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
49 Leasable floor area may be used in place of gross floor area when gross floor area is not available for the
relevant area of the portfolio (eg if a building with an unknown gross floor area has complete water
withdrawal data coverage the leasable floor area may be added to the numerator and denominator for the
relevant building in the above calculation in place of gross floor area)
50 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
51 The registrant shall disclose water withdrawal data coverage separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
52 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
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IF0402-07 Total water withdrawn by portfolio area with data coverage and percentage in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress each by property subsector
53 The registrant shall disclose the total amount of water (in thousands of cubic meters) that was withdrawn
by the portfolio area for which there is water withdrawal data coverage where
bull Water withdrawal data shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or (2) Whole
Building or a combination of these
bull The scope includes all property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which there is water withdrawal
data coverage regardless of whether water is consumed by the Tenant Space or Base Building
(including outdoor exterior and parking areas) and which party pays for water expenses
bull The scope excludes the portion of water consumed by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable17
If water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for a property but is
available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this water withdrawal data
bull The scope of water withdrawal is aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference
Guide and includes water that was withdrawn from all sources where
Water sources include surface water (including water from wetlands rivers lakes and oceans)
groundwater rainwater collected directly and stored by the registrant wastewater obtained from
other entities municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
54 The registrant shall analyze all of its operations for water risks and identify activities that withdraw water in
locations with High (40ndash80) or Extremely High (gt80) Baseline Water Stress as classified by the WRIrsquos
Water Risk Atlas tool Aqueduct (publicly accessible online here)
55 The registrant shall disclose its water withdrawn in locations with High or Extremely High Baseline Water
Stress as a percentage of the total water withdrawn
56 The registrant shall disclose total water withdrawn separately for each portion of its portfolio where
properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System and
include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property sub
sector classifications)
17 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for which water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-07 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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57 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
wwwsasborg
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Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
58 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as ldquoThis definition of Managed assets
and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant relationship
Assets or buildings for which the landlord is determined to have operational control where
operational control is defined as having the ability to introduce and implement operating andor
environmental policies and measures In case both the landlord and tenant have the authority to
introduce and implement any or all of the policies mentioned above the asset or building should be
reported as a Managed asset Where a single tenant has the sole authority to introduce and
implement operating andor environmental policies and measures the tenant should be assumed to
have operational control so it should be considered to be an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
59 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
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IF0402-08 Like-for-like change in water withdrawn for portfolio area with data coverage by property subsector
60 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed as a percentage and calculated as the total
water withdrawals in the fiscal year divided by the total water withdrawals in the immediately prior fiscal
year where
bull The scope of water withdrawn included in calculation of ldquolike-for-like changerdquo shall be aligned with
that outlined in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide (ldquoLike-for-like
Comparisonrdquo) as including all water withdrawn by properties that were in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
both the full fiscal year and the immediately prior full fiscal year
Water withdrawn by properties that have been acquired disposed of under development or
have undergone a major renovation during the fiscal year or the immediately prior fiscal year shall
be excluded
No correction for changes in the occupancy rate is needed and buildings with a high variation in
vacancy rates should be included
bull The scope excludes the portion of water withdrawn by property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio for
which water withdrawal data is unavailable for the full fiscal year andor the immediately prior full
fiscal year18
61 Like-for-like change in water withdrawals shall be disclosed by (1)(a) Base Building and (b) Tenant Space or
(2) Whole Building or a combination of these
bull If like-for-like change in water withdrawal data is not available for Tenant Space or Whole Building for
a property but is available for the Base Building then the registrant shall disclose this like-for-like
water withdrawal data
62 The scope methodology and calculations of water withdrawals shall be consistent with IF0402-07
63 The registrant shall disclose like-for-like change in water withdrawn separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
64 The registrant should disclose the floor area in square feet included in the scope of like-for-like change in
water withdrawals if the scope significantly diverges from the floor area of water withdrawal data
coverage
18 SASB recognizes that there may be property area in the registrantrsquos portfolio where water withdrawal data coverage is unavailable in which case IF0402-08 will not reflect the entirety of water withdrawals within the portfolio
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
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65 ldquoLike-for-likerdquo data collection analysis and disclosure may be consistent with the approach with which the
registrant discloses its financial reporting data
bull If the registrant discloses its financial reporting data using a concept and methodology similar to
ldquoLike-for-Like Comparisonrdquo the registrant shall describe divergences between the scope of assets
andor floor area used in its financial reporting and its like-for-like change in water withdrawn For
example if additional assets are excluded from the like-for-like change in water withdrawn relative to
like-for-like financial reporting as a result of data coverage limitations such inconsistencies shall be
described
66 The registrant may choose to additionally present like-for-like change in water withdrawals on a normalized
basis
bull Normalization factors and methodologies may include but are not limited to the following which are
presented in the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
Occupancy rate
Footfall
Operational hours
Weather conditions
Degree days
Air conditioning andor natural ventilation
Building age andor
Other
bull If the registrant chooses to additionally disclose normalized ldquolike-for-likerdquo change in water
withdrawn the registrant shall provide a brief description of the normalization factor and
methodology or its use of a third-party methodology
67 The registrant may choose to describe the variations in like-for-like change in water withdrawn
bull Variations in water withdrawn may occur based on distinctions including but not limited to the
following
Base Building Tenant Space and Whole Building
Water purchased by the landlord and water purchased by tenants
Managed assets and indirectly managed assets and
Geographical markets
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
wwwsasborg
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68 The following terms are defined according to the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide
bull Base Building is defined as water ldquoconsumed in supplying central building services to lettableleasable
areas and common areasrdquo
bull Tenant Space is defined as ldquoLettable floor area (both vacant and letleased areas)rdquo
bull Whole Building is defined as water ldquoused by tenants and base building services to lettableleasable
and common spaces This should include all [water] supplied to the building for the operation of the
building and the tenant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Landlord is defined as water ldquopurchased by the landlord but consumed by the tenant
This can include [water] purchased by the landlord but used for vacant spacerdquo
bull Purchased by Tenant is defined as water ldquopurchased by the tenant Typically this is data that is not
within the participants immediate controlhelliprdquo
bull Managed Assets and Indirectly Managed Assets are defined as follows ldquoThis definition of Managed
assets and the definition of Indirectly Managed assets are solely based on the landlordtenant
relationship [Managed and Indirectly Managed Assets are] assets or buildings for which the landlord
is determined to have operational control where operational control is defined as having the ability
to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and measures In case both the
landlord and tenant have the authority to introduce and implement any or all of the policies
mentioned above the asset or building should be reported as a Managed asset Where a single
tenant has the sole authority to introduce and implement operating andor environmental policies and
measures the tenant should be assumed to have operational control so it should be considered to be
an Indirectly Managed assetrdquo
69 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide as a normative
reference thus any updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
IF0402-09 Discussion of water management risks and description of strategies and practices to mitigate those risks
70 The registrant shall discuss its risks associated with water withdrawals
71 The registrant shall discuss where applicable risks to the availability of adequate clean water resources
bull Relevant information to provide may include but is not limited to
Environmental constraints such as operating in water-stressed regions drought interannual or
seasonal variability and risks due to the impact of climate change
External constraints such as volatility in water costs stakeholder perceptions and concerns
related to water withdrawals (eg those from local communities non-governmental
organizations and regulatory agencies) direct competition with and impact from the actions of
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
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other users (commercial and municipal) restrictions to withdrawals due to regulations and the
ability to obtain and retain water rights or permits
How risks may vary by withdrawal source including wetlands rivers lakes oceans groundwater
rainwater municipal water supplies or supply from other water utilities
72 The registrant should include a discussion of the potential impacts that these risks may have on its
operations and the timeline over which such risks are expected to manifest
bull Impacts may include but are not limited to those associated with costs revenues liabilities
continuity of operations and reputation
73 The registrant shall provide a description of its short-term and long-term strategy or plan to manage these
risks including the following where relevant
bull Any water management targets it has set and an analysis of performance against those targets
Water management targets can include water management goals that the registrant prioritizes to
manage its risks and opportunities associated with water withdrawals consumption or
discharge
Targets can include but are not limited to those associated with reducing water withdrawals
reducing water consumption reducing water discharges and improving water discharge quality
bull The scope of its strategy plans or targets such as whether they pertain differently to different
business units geographies or water-consuming operational processes
bull The activities and investments required to achieve the plans and targets and any risks or limiting
factors that might affect achievement of the plans andor targets
74 For water management targets the registrant shall additionally disclose
bull The percentage reduction or improvements from the base year where
The base year is the first year against which water management targets are evaluated toward the
achievement of the target
bull Whether the target is absolute or intensity based and the metric denominator if it is an intensity-
based target
bull The timelines for the water management plans including the start year the target year and the base
year
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
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San Francisco CA 94111
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bull The mechanism(s) for achieving the target including
Efficiency efforts such as the use of water recycling closed-loop systems andor efficiency-driven
equipment and appliance upgrades
The planning and design for the water requirements of outdoor areas and irrigation
The use of tools and technologies (eg the World Wildlife Fund Water Risk Filter WRIWBCSD
Global Water Tool and Water Footprint Network Footprint Assessment Tool) to analyze water
use risk and opportunities and
Collaborations or programs in place with the community or other organizations
75 Disclosure of strategies plans and targets shall be limited to activities that were ongoing (active) or
reached completion during the fiscal year
76 The registrant may choose to discuss if its water management decisions and practices incorporate
consideration of any additional lifecycle impacts or environmental tradeoffs for the registrant including
tradeoffs associated with land-use impacts energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
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Management of Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Description
Real estate assets generate significant sustainability impacts including resource consumptionmdashnamely energy and
watermdashwaste generation and impacts on occupant health through indoor environmental quality While companies
in the industry own real estate assets it is the tenant operations of such assets that is a dominant driver of
sustainability impacts produced by the built environment Tenants may design and construct leased spaces
according to their operating needs In turn their operations consume significant amounts of energy and water
generate waste and impact the health of those living working shopping or visiting the properties While these
sustainability impacts are often generated by tenant operations and activities real estate owners have an important
role in influencing tenant sustainability impacts The manner in which companies in the industry structure their
agreements contracts and relationships with tenants is instrumental in effectively managing the sustainability
impacts of their tenants and ultimately the impacts of their assets Managing tenant sustainability impacts may
include mitigating the problem of split incentives by aligning both partiesrsquo financial interests and sustainability
outcomes establishing systematic measurement and communication of resource consumption data creating
shared performance goals and mandating minimum sustainability performance or design requirements among
other strategies Effective management of tenant sustainability impacts particularly related to energy water and
indoor environmental quality may drive asset value appreciation increase tenant demand and satisfaction
decrease direct operating costs andor decrease risks related to building codes and regulations
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-10 Percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and associated leased floor area by property subsector
77 The percentage shall be calculated as the total portfolio newly leased floor area associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements divided by total portfolio
newly leased floor area where
bull A cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is defined as a clause in a
lease agreement that allows the registrant to invest in capital improvements to the energy efficiency
andor water efficiency of properties while recovering all or a proportion of associated expenditures
from tenants regardless of the mechanism of cost recovery19 20
19 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the Green Lease Leaders application ldquoTenant cost recovery clause that can be used for energy efficiency-related capital improvements This typically means that the list of operating expenses is expanded to include capital expenses intended to save energy with the annual pass-through amount most often determined either by an amortization schedule or projected savingsrdquo 20 The definition of cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements is generally aligned with the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Reference Guide ldquoCost recovery clause for energy efficiency-related capital improvements Allows the landlord to implement energy-efficiency measures during the lease and to recover a proportion or all of those costs from the tenantrdquo
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
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78 The scope of disclosure includes all of the properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that were newly leased
during any part of the fiscal year and for which the associated lease was executed between the registrant
and the tenant
bull If the registrant executed lease amendments or letter agreements during the fiscal year that contain a
cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements the associated leased floor
area shall be included within the scope of disclosure and shall be added to the numerator and
denominator
79 The registrant shall disclose the total portfolio newly leased floor area that is associated with leases that
contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements in square feet
80 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of new leases that contain a cost recovery clause for resource
efficiency-related capital improvements and the associated leased floor area separately for each portion of
its portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT
Classification System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments
Manufactured Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing
LodgingResorts Specialty Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to
any of the previous property subsector classifications)
81 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
82 The registrant should provide a brief description of instances when such cost recovery clauses were
exercised including the extent throughout the portfolio and the financial implications
83 The registrant should describe whether its standard lease contracts include a cost recovery clause for
resource efficiency-related capital improvements (aligned with 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q39)
84 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the percentage of all leases in effect as of the last day of
the fiscal year that contain a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements
calculated in a manner consistent with the above percentage
85 The registrant may choose to additionally disclose the amount (in US dollars) of actual capital expenditures
associated with resource efficiency-related capital improvements that were recovered from tenants during
the fiscal year through the use of cost recovery clauses in leases
86 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and the 2016 GRESB Real Estate
Assessment Reference Guide as normative references thus any updates made year-on-year shall be
considered updates to this guidance
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
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IF0402-11 Percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for (1) grid electricity consumption and (2) water withdrawals by property subsector
87 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
grid electricity usage resulting from their exclusive electricity consumption
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for their exclusive grid electricity consumption divided by the total portfolio
leasable floor area
88 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for the
water usage resulting from their exclusive water withdrawals
bull The percentage shall be calculated as the total leasable floor area leased to tenants that are separately
metered or submetered for the water usage resulting from their exclusive withdrawals divided by the
total portfolio leasable floor area
89 The registrant shall disclose the percentage of tenants that are separately metered or submetered for their
exclusive grid electricity consumption and water withdrawals separately for each portion of its portfolio
where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification System
and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured Homes
Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty Data
Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous property
subsector classifications)
90 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
IF0402-12 Description of approach to measuring incentivizing and improving sustainability impacts of tenants
91 The registrant shall describe its strategy and process for integrating considerations of sustainability into its
leases and tenant relationships (eg tenant communication voluntary initiatives selection of a third-party
property manager if applicable etc) in order to measure incentivize and improve impacts
92 For the purposes of this disclosure the scope of sustainability topics includes the following energy
management water management and the impacts of properties on tenant health including indoor
environmental quality
93 Relevant strategies to discuss include but are not limited to
bull The following components of the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391
Whether the registrant has agreements with its tenants to mutually share energy consumption
andor water withdrawal data
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
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Whether the registrant has shared energy consumption and water withdrawal targets
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that any tenant works should meet standards
provided by the registrant related to energy consumption water efficiency and indoor
environmental quality
Whether the registrant establishes requirements that its tenants provide accurate information
required for mandatory energy rating schemes
Whether the registrant has the ability to prioritize sustainability requirements over minimizing the
costs of improvements and adjustments
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes separately metering or submetering tenant energy consumption and
water withdrawals and if so if the registrant also prioritizes its own ability to measure the energy
consumption and water withdrawals by its tenants
bull Whether the registrant prioritizes lease structures that require tenants to pay grid electricity and water
utility expenses that are directly based on their actual and exclusive consumption of such resources
94 The registrant shall include a discussion of its support participation and usage of third-party initiatives
concerning green leases
bull Third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to green lease templates
principles requirements strategies and educational programs provided by organizations
bull Examples of third-party initiatives concerning green leases include but are not limited to
Green Lease Leaders and Green Lease Library (programs jointly operated by the Institute for
Market Transformation and the US Department of Energyrsquos Better Building Alliance)
Building Owners and Managers Association International ldquoCommercial Lease Guide to
Sustainable and Energy Efficient Leasing for High-Performance Buildingsrdquo
Natural Resources Defense Council ldquoEnergy Efficiency Lease Guidancerdquo
Corporate Realty Design amp Management Institute ldquoModel Green Leaserdquo
US General Services Administration ldquoGreen Lease Policies and Proceduresrdquo
California Sustainability Alliance ldquoGreen Leases Toolkitrdquo
Real Property Association of Canada ldquoGreen Office Leasesrdquo and
US Green Building Council ldquoGreen Office Guide Integrating LEED into Your Leasing Processrdquo
and ldquoGreening Your Leaserdquo
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
wwwsasborg
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95 The registrant shall describe whether third-party initiatives concerning green leases are integrated into its
standard lease contracts (generally aligned with GRESB Real Estate Assessment Q391)
96 The registrant shall discuss how the lease types it uses (eg triple-net full-service) and their provisions
(eg cost recovery clauses tenant fit out guides utility information sharing mandatory participation in
energy ratings etc) may influence or incentivize tenant behavior related to sustainability impacts
bull The registrant may provide a discussion of how such lease structures may impact property values
including tenant demand and the associated rental rates and occupancy rates over the long term
97 The registrant shall consider the 2016 GRESB Real Estate Assessment as a normative reference thus any
updates made year-on-year shall be considered updates to this guidance
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARDreg
1045 Sansome Street Suite 450
San Francisco CA 94111
4158309220
infosasborg
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Climate Change Adaptation
Description
Climate change affects companies in the industry via frequent or high-impact extreme weather events and
changing climate patterns The manner in which a companyrsquos business model is structured to incorporate ongoing
assessments of climate change risks and the adaptation to such risks is likely to be increasingly connected to
company value over the long term More specifically investment strategies with assets located on floodplains and
in coastal regions that are exposed to inclement weather may have increased needs around risk mitigation and
business model adaptation to climate change over the long term These strategies are especially important in light
of the long-term challenges associated with flood insurance rates the financial stability of government-subsidized
flood insurance programs and financing stipulations or other creditor concerns Besides insurance other risk
mitigation measures include improvements to physical asset resiliency and lease terms that transfer risk to tenants
although these measures can create their own costs and risks for real estate companies To ensure long-term
growth and protection in shareholder value companies need to implement climate change adaptation strategies
that are comprehensive account for trade-offs between various risk mitigation strategies and integrate
consideration of all projected costs and benefits over the long term
Accounting Metrics
IF0402-13 Area of properties located in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas or foreign equivalent by property subsector
98 The registrant shall disclose the total leasable floor area of properties in the registrantrsquos portfolio that are
located in special flood hazard areas where
bull FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are defined as land areas covered by the floodwaters of the
base flood on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maps An SFHA is an area where the NFIPrsquos
floodplain management regulations must be enforced and where the mandatory purchase of flood
insurance applies The SFHA includes Zones A AO AH A1-30 AE A99 AR ARA1-30 ARAE
ARAO ARAH ARA VO V1-30 VE and V Examples of SFHAs include coastal floodplains
floodplains along major rivers and areas subject to flooding from ponding in low-lying areas
bull The scope of disclosure includes properties located in the US that are designated by FEMA as SFHA
as well as properties located outside of the US
bull For non-US properties that fall outside of the scope of FEMA the foreign equivalent is the area that
will be inundated by a flood event that has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any
given year (ie the 100-year floodplain)
99 Number of units may be used in place of floor area in the Apartments and LodgingResorts property
subsectors when floor area is not available
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100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
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105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
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copy 2016 SASBtrade SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARD | REAL ESTATE OWNERS DEVELOPERS amp INVESTMENT TRUSTS | 39
100 The registrant shall disclose the area of properties located in FEMA SFHAs separately for each portion of its
portfolio where properties are classified into subsectors that are aligned with the FTSE NAREIT Classification
System and include the following Health Care Self Storage Industrial Office Apartments Manufactured
Homes Single Family Homes Shopping Centers Regional Malls Free Standing LodgingResorts Specialty
Data Centers and Other (any other property type(s) that cannot be classified to any of the previous
property subsector classifications)
101 The registrant should separately provide the planned leasable floor area of properties under development
or construction that are located in FEMA SFHAs
102 The registrant may disclose its risk perception and potential impacts resulting from reclassification of FEMA
SFHAs including the risk of expansion of such areas into real estate property owned by the registrant
IF0402-14 Description of climate change risk exposure analysis degree of systematic portfolio exposure and strategies for mitigating risks
103 The registrant shall discuss the risks andor opportunities that are presented to its portfolio by climate
change scenarios including where relevant
bull Identification of the risks presented by climate change including but not limited to availability of
water extreme weather events evolving regulation and legislation impacts on regional infrastructure
and impacts on local economies and populations regardless of the impact of physical risks presented
to the registrantrsquos portfolio
bull Discussion of the scenarios used to determine the risks and opportunities presented by climate
change
bull Discussion of how such scenarios will manifest (eg effects directly on the registrant or effects on the
registrantrsquos tenants)
bull The timeline over which such risks and opportunities are expected to manifest
bull How risks and strategies may differ by property subsector
bull How risks and strategies may differ by region
104 The registrant shall discuss efforts to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change and the related
strategies to alleviate andor adapt to any risks andor utilize any opportunities where
bull Alleviation strategies include but are not limited to use of property insurance flood insurance lease
structures and lease durations
bull Adaptation strategies include but are not limited to physical asset resiliency and contingency plans
copy 2016 SASBtrade SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING STANDARD | REAL ESTATE OWNERS DEVELOPERS amp INVESTMENT TRUSTS | 40
105 The registrantrsquos discussion shall include a differentiation between physical asset risk and financial risk in
order to focus on the risks and alleviation andor adaptation strategies that are most likely to impact
company value
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