# Disclosure Methods

The **Disclosure Methods** aspect evaluates how the entity communicates its sustainability actions and/or performance.

<table><thead><tr><th></th><th width="191.07421875"></th><th width="130.8046875"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td><i class="fa-flag-swallowtail">:flag-swallowtail:</i>  Topic</td><td><i class="fa-bullseye">:bullseye:</i> Max Score</td><td><i class="fa-shield">:shield:</i> Evidence</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/Y5ekY7qOcUcVqkukbv8F" class="button primary">D1</a></td><td><strong>Standalone Sustainability Report</strong></td><td><strong>5 points</strong></td><td><strong>Required</strong></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/07fJWFKKkdqlPiEJn26q" class="button primary">D2.1</a></td><td><strong>Section in Annual Report</strong></td><td><strong>5 points*</strong></td><td><strong>Required</strong></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/6XiI3giG8KI5vrrCeI9B" class="button primary">D2.2</a></td><td><strong>Integrated Report</strong></td><td><strong>5 points*</strong></td><td><strong>Required</strong></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/xu4gTer8uCTgnKMIUTnw" class="button primary">D3</a></td><td><strong>Dedicated Section on Corporate Website</strong></td><td><strong>3 points</strong></td><td><strong>Required</strong></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/47I0pY8z8OIuDRD8Lt8K" class="button primary">D4</a></td><td><strong>Public Commitment to Sustainability Leadership Standards and/or Principles</strong></td><td><strong>Not scored</strong></td><td><strong>Required</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

*\*D2.1 and D2.2 can obtain a maximum of 5 points total combined*

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