D23: Actions of Sommunity Engagement Program, If Undertaken

Maximum Score

3 points

Pillar

Environmental

Topic

Implementation & Measurement

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Has the entity performed actions for community engagement program(s)?

Assessment Instructions

Intent: What is the purpose of this indicator?

This indicator assesses whether the entity discloses its efforts to foster relationships with local stakeholder communities. Doing so helps to strengthen its reputation and proactively avoid the negative impacts that business operations may have on surrounding communities.

Input: How do I complete this indicator?

Select yes or no. If yes, disclose where the online information can be found.

Terminology

Disclosure

The act of making information or data readily accessible and available to all interested individuals and institutions. Disclosure does not need to be public, but must be external to the reporting entity and cannot be an internal and/or ad hoc communication within the participating entity. 

Community engagement program

Strategies used by the entity to support communities associated with its operations, such as supporting charities and community groups, enhancement programs for public spaces, or facilitating local employment creation.

Validation: What evidence is required?

Evidence: URL. Ensure that the hyperlink is not outdated and the relevant page is directly accessible. It is possible to provide multiple hyperlinks.

• Evidence must show that the community with which the organization is engaging and operating in, is affected by, or associated with operations and activities of the REIT or property company

A best practice example would entail the following:

• Outline of what the engagement program entails and its overall objective

• Explanation of how this community is affected by the organization’s activities and what benefits this program brings

• Examples of specific activities within the program and their scope

Scoring

Scoring: How does GRESB score this indicator?

The answer options are validated based upon the hyperlink(s) collected by GRESB or provided by the constituent. Points are contingent upon the validity of the disclosure.

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References

EPRA Best Practices Recommendations on Sustainability Reporting, 3rd version, September 2017: 5.9