# Commitments
The **Commitments** aspect identifies the entity’s public commitments and strategic objectives.
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## RLE1: Sustainability Leadership Commitments
:bullseye: Max Score
Not Scored
:shield-check: Validation
Evidence Not Validated
**Has the entity made a public commitment to sustainability leadership standards and/or principles?**
#### Assessment Instructions
Intent: What is the purpose of this indicator?
This indicator evaluates the entity’s commitment to recognized sustainability leadership standards or principles. By aligning with these frameworks, the entity publicly demonstrates its strategic commitment to sustainability and resilience, applies widely accepted standards to guide performance, and acknowledges the associated expectations for accountability and continuous improvement.
Input: How do I complete this indicator?
Select yes or no. If yes, select all applicable sub-options.
**URL:** Including a hyperlink is **mandatory** for this indicator, but it is used for reporting purposes only. Ensure that the hyperlink is not outdated and that the relevant page can be accessed within two steps. The URL should demonstrate the existence of publicly available commitments to Sustainability/Net Zero leadership relating to each of the standards and/or principles selected.
**Other:** State the other public commitment. Ensure that the other answer provided is not a duplicate of a selected option above. It is possible to report multiple other answers.
#### Terminology
**BBP Climate Commitment**
> The BBP Climate Commitment requires signatories to publish net zero carbon pathways and delivery plans, disclose the energy performance of their assets and develop comprehensive climate resilience strategies.
**Sustainability leadership standards and/or principles**
> International governmental or organizational standards, principles, frameworks, and/or initiatives that are universally accepted and include a public commitment (i.e., via a public register). These standards are governed independently from commercial interests of one or multiple groups. They are defined in alignment with international frameworks of advancing sustainability with accountability and obligations to comply with the standards.
**International Labour Organization (ILO) Standards**
> A collaboration among four regional partner organisations around the world to increase investor education and engagement on climate change and climate-related policies. Launched in 2012, the coalition provides a global platform for dialogue between and among investors and world governments to accelerate low-carbon investment practices, corporate actions on climate risk and opportunities, and international policies that support the goals of the Paris Agreement.
**Montreal Pledge**
> Supported by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), the pledge is a commitment by investors to annually measure and publicly disclose their portfolios carbon footprint.
**Net Zero leadership standards and/or principles**
> International governmental or organizational standards, principles, frameworks, and/or initiatives that are universally accepted and include a public commitment (i.e., via a public register). These standards are governed independently from commercial interests of one or multiple groups. They are defined in alignment with international frameworks on Net Zero with accountability and obligations to comply with the standards.
**OECD - Guidelines for multinational enterprises**
> The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are recommendations addressed by governments to multinational enterprises operating in or from adhering countries. They provide non-binding principles and standards for responsible business conduct in a global context consistent with applicable laws and internationally recognised standards.
**PAII Net Zero Asset Owner Commitment**
> IIGCC’s Paris Aligned Investment Initiative (PAII) looks at how investors can align their portfolios to the goals of the Paris Agreement.
**PRI**
> The PRI works with its international network of signatories to put the six Principles for Responsible Investment into practice. Its goals are to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance issues and to support signatories in integrating these issues into investment and ownership decisions.
**RE 100**
> RE100 is a global initiative uniting businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity, working to massively increase demand for and delivery of renewable energy. RE100 is convened by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP.
**Science-Based Targets Initiative**
> The initiative is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute, and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) which has a goal of enabling companies setting science based targets to reduce GHG emissions.
**Science-Based Targets Initiative - Net Zero Standard commitment**
> The SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard is a framework for corporate net-zero target setting in line with climate science. It includes the guidance, criteria, and recommendations companies need to set science-based net-zero targets consistent with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
**Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)**
> The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures will develop voluntary, consistent climate-related financial risk disclosures for use by companies in providing information to investors, lenders, insurers, and other stakeholders.
**The Climate Pledge**
> The Climate Pledge is a commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040—10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement.
**Transform to Net Zero**
> Transform to Net Zero aims to deliver guidance and business plans to enable a transformation to net zero emissions, as well as research, advocacy, and best practices to make it easier for the private sector to not only set ambitious goals–but also deliver meaningful emissions reductions and economic success.
**ULI Greenprint Net Zero Carbon Operations Goal**
> The ULI Greenprint goal is to reduce the carbon emissions of its members' collective buildings under operational control to net zero by the year 2050.
**UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative**
> The UNEP FI is a partnership between United Nations Environment and the global financial sector with a mission to promote sustainable finance.
**UN Global Compact**
> The UN Global Compact is a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and to take steps to support UN goals.
**UN Sustainable Development Goals**
> The Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. The 17 Goals were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which set out a 15-year plan to achieve the Goals.
**UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance**
> The UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) is a member-led initiative of institutional investors committed to transitioning their investment portfolios to net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 – consistent with a maximum temperature rise of 1.5°C.
**UNFCCC Climate Neutral Now Pledge**
> Climate Neutral Now encourages and supports organizations and other interested stakeholders to act now in order to achieve a climate neutral world by 2050 as enshrined in the Paris Agreement.
**WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment**
> The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment (the Commitment) challenges companies, cities, states and regions to reach Net Zero operating emissions in their portfolios by 2030, and to advocate for all buildings to be Net Zero in operation by 2050.
Validation: What evidence is required?
Evidence not validated.
#### Scoring
This indicator is not scored.
References
[BBP Climate Commitment](https://www.betterbuildingspartnership.co.uk/member-climate-change-commitment)
[International Labour Organization, International Labour Organization Standards, 2014](https://www.ilo.org/global/standards/introduction-to-international-labour-standards/lang--en/index.htm)
[Net Zero Asset Managers initiative](https://www.netzeroassetmanagers.org/)
[OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises](https://www.oecd.org/daf/inv/mne/48004323.pdf)
[PAII Net Zero Asset Owner Commitment](https://www.iigcc.org/our-work/paris-aligned-investment-initiative/)
[Science Based Targets initiative](https://sciencebasedtargets.org/net-zero)
[Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, 2015](https://www.fsb-tcfd.org/)
[The Climate Pledge](https://www.theclimatepledge.com/)
[Transform to Net Zero](https://theindexproject.org/award/nominees/6642)
[ULI Greenprint Net Zero Carbon Operations Goal](https://americas.uli.org/research/centers-initiatives/greenprint-center/membership/uli-greenprint-goals)
[UN Global Compact Principles, 2000](https://www.unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/mission/principles)
[UN Sustainable Development Goals](https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/development-agenda/)
[UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance](https://www.unepfi.org/net-zero-alliance/)
[UNEP Finance Initiative Statement, 1992](https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/green-economy/what-we-do/finance-initiative/)
[UNFCCC Climate Neutral Now Pledge](https://unfccc.int/climate-neutral-now)
[UNPRI, PRI Reporting Framework, 2018](https://www.unpri.org/Uploads/e/n/z/2.-SG-2018---final.pdf)
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## RLE2: Sustainability Objectives
:bullseye: Max Score
1 Point
:shield-check: Validation
Evidence is Manually Validated
**Does the entity have sustainability objectives?**
#### Assessment Instructions
Intent: What is the purpose of this indicator?
This indicator evaluates how the entity sets clear, measurable objectives to advance sustainability performance. Defining these objectives helps organizations identify their most material issues and integrate sustainability, resilience, and efficiency considerations into everyday management and long-term strategic planning.
Input: How do I complete this indicator?
Select yes or no. If yes, select all applicable sub-options.
**URL:** When selecting "Publicly available," it is mandatory to include a hyperlink. The link will only be used for reporting purposes. Ensure that the hyperlink is not outdated and that the relevant page can be accessed within two steps. The URL should demonstrate the existence of publicly available sustainability objectives for each of the objectives selected.
**Open text box:** The content of this open text box is not used for scoring, but will be included in the Benchmark Report. Participants should use this open text box to communicate on the following:
1. The scope of the objectives. The text should identify key sustainability priorities and issues relevant to the entity. If applicable, explain how these objectives relate to specific elements of the entity’s overall business strategy. Sustainability objectives can relate to quantifiable goals or to strategic developments.
2. Defined timeframes for objectives. The text should include a description indicating whether the objectives are short-term (one to two years), medium-term (two to three years), or long-term (more than three years).
3. Explanation of the extent of integration of sustainability objectives with business strategy and next steps to foster further alignment.
### Terminology
**Environmental objectives**
> Overall goals arising from policies that an entity sets itself to achieve regarding relevant environmental issues, such as greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, or sustainable procurement. These objectives should be quantifiable and correlated with the entity's ambitions. The objectives should be quantifiable and correlated with the entity's ambitions. In turn, they determine targets, which are detailed performance requirements necessary to achieve the environmental objectives.
**Governance objectives**
> Overall goals arising from policies that an entity sets itself to achieve regarding relevant governance issues, such as bribery and corruption, cybersecurity, or board composition. These objectives should be quantifiable and correlated with the entity's ambitions.
**Health and well-being**
> “Health is a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (WHO). Health & well-being is impacted by genetics and individual behavior as well as environmental conditions. Particularly relevant to GRESB stakeholders are the social determinants of health, which are the “conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live and age, and the wider set of forces and systems shaping the conditions of daily life.” These are the conditions that enable or discourage healthy living. This could include issues such as physical activity, healthy eating, equitable workplaces, maternity and paternity leave, access to healthcare, reduction in toxic exposures, etc.
**Human capital**
> Human capital refers to the knowledge, culture, skills, experience, and overall contributions of an organization’s workforce. It encompasses strategies for fairly attracting, developing, and retaining talent, fostering a productive and engaged workplace, and ensuring fair and effective workforce management. Many organizational approaches can contribute to human capital objectives, including talent development & advancement; skills-based hiring & development; and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
**Social objectives**
> Overall goals arising from policies that an entity sets itself to achieve regarding relevant social issues, such as customer satisfaction, employee engagement, or stakeholder relations. These objectives should be quantifiable and correlated with the entity's ambitions.
**Sustainability objectives**
> Strategic priorities and key topics for the management and/or improvement of sustainability, resilience, and efficiency issues.
Validation: What evidence is required?
#### Evidence
The evidence should sufficiently support all the items selected for this question. If the entity selects 'Publicly available,' the evidence **must** be a hyperlink. Ensure that the hyperlink is active and that the relevant page can be accessed within two steps. The URL should demonstrate the existence of the publicly available objective(s) selected.
The evidence must sufficiently support all the items selected for this question and cover the following elements:
* Actionable sustainability objective(s) that relate to a specific issue/issues within the selected criteria and have been formally adopted and/or implemented by the entity.
* Public availability of the objectives (if applicable).
Acceptable evidence may include illustrative portions of business plans, sustainability plan/strategy, annual report, policies, documented sustainability-related targets/goals, company presentations, etc. Note that overarching sustainability documents must have separate sections/clauses relevant for each of the selected topics.
Validation Basics
#### Scoring
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.
**Evidence:** The evidence is manually validated and assigned a multiplier, according to the table below. The evidence must support the validation requirements.
If any requirements are not met, the evidence may be partially accepted or not accepted depending on the level of alignment with the requirements.
| Validation status | Multiplier |
| ------------------ | ---------- |
| Accepted | 2/2 |
| Partially Accepted | 1/2 |
| Not Accepted | 0 |
**Open text box:** The open text box is not scored and is for reporting purposes only.
Scoring Basics
#### Frequently Asked Questions
I don't have documented human capital objectives to report in indicator RLE2. Does this mean I can't answer RLE4?
No. While RLE2 asks about formal objectives, RLE4 (*Sustainability, Climate-related, and/or Human Capital Senior Decision Maker*) asks about responsibility. You can still answer LE4 if you have individuals or senior leaders responsible for human capital matters, even if those responsibilities aren't tied to specific objectives.
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