# Data Center Assessment Guides ### How is the assessment organized? The **GRESB Data Center Assessment** framework breaks down portfolio evaluation into increasingly detailed levels:

Level	Description
Component	The highest-level category in the assessment. Each component represents a broad area of sustainability evaluation (e.g., Management, New Development & Operations, New Development, Operations, Innovation). Choosing the assessment component(s) to submit is at the participant’s discretion. An entity's component selection determines which benchmark(s) and/or sector insight it participates in.
Aspect	Each section is made up of several aspects, which group together related themes. For example, within the Management component, there are aspects such as Leadership, Strategy, Transparency, Value Chain Engagement, Physical Risk & Resilience, and Certifications.
Indicator	The most detailed level of the hierarchy. Indicators are specific, measurable questions used to assess performance within an aspect (e.g., “TR1: Formal Sustainability Disclosure”).

Level

Description

Component

The highest-level category in the assessment. Each component represents a broad area of sustainability evaluation (e.g., Management, New Development & Operations, New Development, Operations, Innovation).

Choosing the assessment component(s) to submit is at the participant’s discretion.

An entity's component selection determines which benchmark(s) and/or sector insight it participates in.

Aspect

Each section is made up of several aspects, which group together related themes. For example, within the Management component, there are aspects such as Leadership, Strategy, Transparency, Value Chain Engagement, Physical Risk & Resilience, and Certifications.

Indicator

The most detailed level of the hierarchy. Indicators are specific, measurable questions used to assess performance within an aspect (e.g., “TR1: Formal Sustainability Disclosure”).

See Indicators List

*** ### How is indicator-level guidance organized? Each indicator page in the GRESB Data Center Assessment is structured to provide both a high-level overview and detailed completion guidance: 1. At the top of each indicator page, **summary cards** provide a concise overview of the indicator’s key characteristics:

		Cover image
Base Score	Number of Points
Validation	Evidence required (or not)
Control dependent?	Yes/No

2. Below the summary cards, the **detailed indicator** **guidance** is provided:


Indicator Question	The exact question as presented in the assessment.
Indicator Visual	An image of the indicator, including all answer selections.
Intent	Explains the purpose of the indicator within the assessment.
Input	Provides instructions on how to complete the indicator and clarifies relevant terminology.
Validation	Outlines validation requirements for submitted evidence (where applicable).
Scoring	Breaks down how the indicator is scored, including how selections affect the final score.

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