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**Does the entity report on human capital?**
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## Assessment Instructions
Intent: What is the purpose of this indicator?
This indicator identifies the metrics used by the entity to monitor human capital at governance and workforce level. Human capital has become a clear priority for investors and is considered to positively impact investment decisions and increases organizational competitiveness.
Input: How do I complete this indicator?
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**Select Yes or No:** If selecting 'Yes', select applicable sub-options.
### Terminology
**Age group distribution**
> Percentage of a population, at each age.
**Board tenure**
> Refers to the period or term of an entity’s board of directors.
**Gender ratio**
> Proportion of one gender to another in a given population.
**Gender pay gap**
> Percentage difference of average hourly earnings between men and women.
**Governance body**
> Committee or board responsible for the strategic guidance of the entity, the effective monitoring of management, and the accountability of management to the broader organization and its stakeholders. Examples of governance bodies may include Board of Directors and Non-Executive Directors.
**International background**
> The breakdown of nationalities within an organization's workforce. GRESB primarily considers nationality to refer to an individual’s country of origin.
**Socioeconomic background**
> Combined measure of the sociological and economic background of a person. Examples of relevant metrics include, but are not limited to, income, education, employment, community safety, and social support.
Validation: What evidence is required?
Evidence not required.
## Scoring
**Does the entity report on human capital?**
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Scoring: How does GRESB score this indicator?
The scoring of this indicator is equal to the fraction assigned to the selected option, multiplied by the total score of the indicator.
Scoring Basics
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References
[GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, 2016: 102-43, Approach to stakeholder engagement](https://www.globalreporting.org/how-to-use-the-gri-standards/resource-center/)
[Bain & Company, Introducing: The Net Promoter System®](https://www.bain.com/consulting-services/customer-strategy-and-marketing/customer-loyalty/)
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