# EC1: Property Type & Geography

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**Select the entity's predominant property type and location:**

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## Assessment Instructions

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

Provide information on the entity's portfolio location and property type composition. This indicator is used to determine the comparison group.

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

Select the predominant location in which the entity’s investments are located and the predominant property type of the portfolio using the fraction of total GAV or net operating income (NOI).

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

No evidence required.

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## Scoring

This indicator is not scored.

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<summary><em>References</em></summary>

EPRA Best Practices Recommendations on Sustainability Reporting, 3rd version, September 2017: 5.7, Analysis-Segmental-Analysis

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