> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.gresb.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.gresb.com/fundamentals/completing-the-assessment/fundamentals-guidance.md). # Fundamentals Guidance **Fundamentals** is a low-burden, focused approach for real estate firms to align with sustainability expectations, validate core management practices, and demonstrate progress—building clarity and credibility **before** committing to a [**GRESB Real Estate Assessment**](https://guides.gresb.com/completingassessments/)**.** It focuses on **17 core management indicators** aligned with the GRESB Real Estate Standard and recognized as good practice across the sector. Together, they establish a practical baseline for sustainability management and disclosure. *** ## **How is the assessment organized?**

Assessment Levels

Level	Description
Aspect	The Fundamentals Assessment is made up of several aspects, which group together related themes. For example, within the Governance aspect, there are indicators about sustainability leadership and decision-making.
Indicator	Indicators are specific, measurable questions used to assess performance within an aspect (e.g., “Does the entity have a sustainability taskforce or committee?”).

### Entity & Reporting Characteristics \[Not Scored]


Indicators	Topics	Max Score	Evidence
EC1-4	Entity Characteristics	Not scored	Not required
RC1-6	Reporting Characteristics	Not scored	Not required

### Commitments \[1 Point]


Indicator	Topic	Max Score	Evidence
LE1	Sustainability Commitments	Not scored	Required _{Not validated}
LE2	Sustainability Objectives	1 Point	Required

### Governance \[2 Points]


Indicator	Topic	Max Score	Evidence
LE3	Sustainability Taskforce	1 Point	Not required
LE4	Senior Decision Maker	1 Point	Not required

### Policies \[4.5 points]


Indicator	Topic	Max Score	Evidence
PO1	Environmental Policies	1.5 Points	Required
PO2	Social Policies	1.5 Points	Required
PO3	Governance Policies	1.5 Points	Required

### Risk Assessment \[3.75 Points]


Indicator	Topic	Max Score	Evidence
RM3.1	Social Risk Assessments	0.25 Points	Required
RM3.2	Governance Risk Assessments	0.25 Points	Required
RM4.1	Sustainability Due Diligence for New Acquisition	0.25 Points	Not required
RA1	Risk Assessments	3 Points	Required

### Stakeholder Engagement \[5 Points]


Indicator	Topic	Max Score	Evidence
SE6	Supply Chain Engagement Program	1.5 Points	Not required
SE8	Stakeholder Grievance Process	0.5 Points	Not required
TC1	Tenant Engagement Program	1 Point	Not required
TC6.1	Community Engagement Program	2 Points	Not required

### Monitoring \[2 Points]


Indicator	Topic	Max Score	Evidence
SE7.1	Monitoring Asset Managers	1 Point	Not required
SE7.2	Monitoring External Providers	1 Point	Not required

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