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# Certifications

The **Certifications** aspect assesses whether the entity applies third-party certifications or rating systems at the management and/or site level. Such certifications can provide an independent proxy for the quality of sustainability management and asset performance. Given that their relevance varies across regulatory and market contexts, certifications are reported but not scored in this version of the assessment.

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## <mark style="color:$primary;">**CE1: Sustainability Management Certifications**</mark>

<table data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i> Maximum Score</td><td><strong>Not Scored</strong></td><td><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-1">Static</a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-shield-check">:shield-check:</i> Validation</td><td><strong>Evidence not required</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-eye">:eye:</i> Control dependent?</td><td><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-2"><strong>No</strong></a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Does the entity have any management certifications in place for the reporting year?**

<figure><img src="/files/IiXvCQv3IUJW8B31UJSw" alt="[SCORING KEY] A &#x22;scoring weight&#x22; is the fraction of the indicator&#x27;s maximum score that a selection contributes (a multiplier, not a fixed point value). &#x22;[validated]&#x22; means the selection is subject to validation outputs. INPUT TYPES: groups are labelled (radio — select exactly one; options are mutually exclusive) or (checkbox — select all that apply); radio options are alternatives (not additive), checkbox options add together. CAPPING: total scoring is capped at the indicator&#x27;s maximum (1/1); selecting options whose combined weight exceeds 1/1 does not award more than the maximum, and a group&#x27;s contribution is capped at its own weight.

CE1 | Sustainability Management Certifications — Not scored
Yes (select certifications in place during the reporting year: ISO 14001; ISO 28000; ISO 37001; ISO 45001; ISO 46001; ISO 50001; Other) / No."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Assessment Instructions

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<summary><strong>Intent</strong>: What is the purpose of this indicator?</summary>

This indicator describes whether the entity holds relevant management certifications during the reporting year. The presence and application of a sustainability-related management standard (or comparable framework) can act as an independent proxy for the robustness and effectiveness of the entity’s management systems in addressing sustainability and related risks.

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<summary><strong>Input</strong>: How do I complete this indicator?</summary>

Select ‘**Yes**’ or ‘**No**’. If 'Yes', select all applicable sub-options.

**Other**: State the other sustainability management certification(s). Ensure that the other answer provided is not a duplicate of the selected option above.

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#### Terminology

**Sustainability Management Certification**

> Recognized certifications, issued by an independent third party, demonstrating that the entity meets the requirements of established sustainability-related standards (e.g., environmental, energy, or health and safety).

**ISO 14001 Environmental Management System**

> A framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an environmental management system to manage environmental responsibilities and improve environmental performance.

**ISO 28000 Security Management System**

> A framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a security management system, including aspects relevant to supply chain security and resilience.

**ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System**

> A framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an anti-bribery management system designed to help organizations prevent, detect, and respond to bribery.

**ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System**

> A framework for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an occupational health and safety management system to provide safe and healthy workplaces and prevent work-related injury and ill health.

**ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System**

> A framework for establishing, implementing, and maintaining a water efficiency management system to improve water use efficiency and water management practices.

**ISO 50001 Energy Management System**

> A framework for establishing systems and processes necessary to improve energy performance, including energy efficiency, energy use, and energy consumption.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Validation</strong>: What evidence is required?</summary>

No evidence required.

</details>

### Scoring

This indicator is not scored.

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## <mark style="color:$primary;">**CE2: Building Certifications**</mark>

<table data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i> Maximum Score</td><td><strong>Not Scored</strong></td><td><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-1">Static</a></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-shield-check">:shield-check:</i> Validation</td><td><strong>Evidence not required</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-eye">:eye:</i> Control dependent?</td><td><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-2"><strong>No</strong></a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Does the entity use rating systems or similar to certify its locations?**

<figure><img src="/files/XsErHTv8J0oL2VYmNBxk" alt="[SCORING KEY] A &#x22;scoring weight&#x22; is the fraction of the indicator&#x27;s maximum score that a selection contributes (a multiplier, not a fixed point value). &#x22;[validated]&#x22; means the selection is subject to validation outputs. INPUT TYPES: groups are labelled (radio — select exactly one; options are mutually exclusive) or (checkbox — select all that apply); radio options are alternatives (not additive), checkbox options add together. CAPPING: total scoring is capped at the indicator&#x27;s maximum (1/1); selecting options whose combined weight exceeds 1/1 does not award more than the maximum, and a group&#x27;s contribution is capped at its own weight.

CE2 | Building Certifications — Not scored
Yes (How often does the entity use green building rating systems for new developments? Always >90% / Sometimes / Rarely <10% / Not applicable; describe rating systems used. How often for operating facilities? Always >90% / Sometimes / Rarely <10% / Not applicable; describe rating systems used) / No."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Assessment Instructions

<details>

<summary><strong>Intent</strong>: What is the purpose of this indicator?</summary>

This indicator identifies whether, and how consistently, the entity uses building rating systems or similar certifications across its locations. Site certifications can provide a strong framework for sustainability performance and can signal site quality to stakeholders.

Please note that certifications may differ for sites in development and operational assets.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Input</strong>: How do I complete this indicator?</summary>

Select ‘**Yes**’ or ‘**No**’. If 'Yes', select all applicable sub-options.

**Open text box**: The content of this open text box is not used for scoring, but will be included in the Insights and Benchmark Reports. Participants should use this open text box to provide further details, context, or comments related to the subject.

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#### Terminology

**Certified (facilities)**

> Facilities that have obtained a recognized green building rating or certification.

**Green building rating systems**

> A rating system/certificate for real assets that uses a wide set of environmental criteria. Successful completion of the rating assessment typically results in the award of a certificate that records (a) the completion of the rating assessment process and (b) the level achieved.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Validation</strong>: What evidence is required?</summary>

No evidence required.

</details>

### Scoring

This indicator is not scored.
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[^1]: **Static:** The score for this indicator is always fixed. Does not change based on whether Operational and/or New Development sections are selected.

[^2]: **Not-dependent:** This indicator's contribution to the Control-Adjusted Score is fixed and the same as its Base Score.


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