# Development: Sustainability Requirements

The **Development: Sustainability Requirements** aspect evaluates how the entity addresses sustainability considerations during the design, construction, and site development of new buildings. 

Embedding these requirements early in the development process helps mitigate negative impact on ecological systems and strengthen resource efficiency once the asset is operational.

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<table><thead><tr><th width="178.140625"></th><th width="176.16015625"></th><th width="130.8046875"></th><th width="128.0078125"></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td><i class="fa-flag-swallowtail">:flag-swallowtail:</i>  Topic</td><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i> Max Score</td><td><i class="fa-pen-to-square">:pen-to-square:</i> Pre-fill</td><td><i class="fa-shield">:shield:</i> Evidence</td><td><i class="fa-landmark">:landmark:</i> Pillar</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/IljbA5qLx273mpY5Km73" class="button primary">DRE1</a></td><td><strong>Sustainability Strategy During Development</strong></td><td><strong>4 points</strong></td><td><strong>Eligible</strong></td><td><strong>Required</strong></td><td><strong>Governance</strong></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/l3114gPAVw1ucnmheYxq" class="button primary">DRE2</a></td><td><strong>Site Selection Requirements</strong></td><td><strong>3 points</strong></td><td><strong>Eligible</strong></td><td><strong>Not Required</strong></td><td><strong>Environment</strong></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/yXHWi5GFDfKlA94RkmrQ" class="button primary">DRE3</a></td><td><strong>Site Design and Construction Requirements</strong></td><td><strong>2 points</strong></td><td><strong>Eligible</strong></td><td><strong>Not Required</strong></td><td><strong>Environment</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>


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