# Development Component

**The Development Component** measures the entity’s efforts to address sustainability-related issues during the design, construction, and renovation of buildings. 

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### **Aspects**

<table data-view="cards" data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><sup><sub>DR1</sub></sup></td><td><a href="/pages/aFR2SPra7mUCAR7IYNSI" class="button primary" data-icon="address-card">Reporting Characteristics</a></td><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i> Not scored | 0%</td></tr><tr><td><sup>DRE 1-3</sup></td><td><a href="/pages/0yNmS06Ue0gJTV4Ky2Ui" class="button primary" data-icon="hand-point-up">Sustainability Requirements</a></td><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i> 9 points | 12.9%</td></tr><tr><td><sup>DBC 1.1-1.2</sup></td><td><a href="/pages/QAyzNX22IDVtyxknS9OD" class="button primary" data-icon="award">Building Certifications</a></td><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i> 13 points | 18.6%</td></tr><tr><td><sup>DMA 1-2</sup></td><td><a href="/pages/m7oVGyaZFjqvD9Re1y4l" class="button primary" data-icon="fence">Materials</a></td><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i> 11 points | 15.7%</td></tr><tr><td><sup>DEN 1-2.2</sup></td><td><a href="/pages/QhPhQSDCVfstKVAvSx1X" class="button primary" data-icon="wind-turbine">Energy</a></td><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i> 14 points | 20%</td></tr><tr><td><sup>DWT1</sup></td><td><a href="/pages/gEgWC1s1uIMbbeoTLwwW" class="button primary" data-icon="tank-water">Water</a></td><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i>  5 points | 7%</td></tr><tr><td><sup>DWS1</sup></td><td><a href="/pages/HaQcDjmF2bh7x0OpWVby" class="button primary" data-icon="recycle">Waste</a></td><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i> 5 points | 7%</td></tr><tr><td><sup>DSE 1-5.2</sup></td><td><a href="/pages/XPXmp8UO8KLquxs9dWPi" class="button primary" data-icon="people-roof">Stakeholder Engagement</a></td><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i> 13 points | 18.6%</td></tr><tr><td><sup>DT1</sup></td><td><a href="/pages/9UIjRnnXMYtTFpEoqZFj" class="button primary" data-icon="bullseye-arrow">Targets</a></td><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i> Not scored | 0%</td></tr></tbody></table>


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