Disclaimer: 2020 GRESB Resilience Module Scoring Document
The 2020 GRESB Resilience Module Scoring Document (“Scoring Document”) accompanies the 2020 GRESB Resilience Module and is published as a standalone document. The Scoring Document reflects the opinions of GRESB and not of our members. The information in the Scoring Document has been provided in good faith and is provided on an “as is” basis. We take reasonable care to check the accuracy and completeness of the Scoring Document prior to its publication. While we do not anticipate major changes, we reserve the right to make modifications to the Scoring Document. We will publicly announce any such modifications.
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Introduction
The Scoring Document is shared for information purposes in an effort to increase transparency around the Assessment, Methodology and Scoring processes. GRESB reserves the right to make edits to this document during the scoring and analysis period preceding the 2020 Results Launch.
How to read this document?
The GRESB Resilience Module Scoring Document provides a visual breakdown of each indicator score included in the 2020 GRESB Resilience Module. It is recommended to read this document in conjunction with the Reference Guide which includes the reporting requirements for each indicator.
This document includes:
- Total number of points assigned to each indicator
- Indicator score breakdown: fractions documented in red on the left side of each scored indicator
- Description of indicator specific scoring approach: provided below each indicator
Additional clarifications:
- Indicators with multiple sub-options: For some indicators, participants must complete multiple data points within a single question - e.g., RS4: systematic process to assess the entity's exposure to climate-related transition risk , where participants must include (i) confirmation that its process is documented, (ii) confirmation that its process includes the use of scenarios and (iii) identification of material risk factors identified by the process. For these indicators, participants must complete all sections, as all of these are included in scoring.
- Score multipliers: The 2020 Resilience Module does not make use of score multipliers.
- Open text boxes: The open text boxes are not scored on content and are for reporting purposes only. Some open text boxes, however, are required to be completed in order to complete the indicator.
- Validation: The 2020 Resilience Module will not undergo a data validation process.
- Evidence and document uploads: Evidence in support of validation requirements are asked of some indicators. GRESB uses evidence uploads in the data validation process. As the 2020 Resilience Module is an optional supplement and will not undergo a data validation process, no document uploads are required and will not be scored. However, evidence on such indicators is likely to be required in 2021 upon integration into the main assessments.
- Benchmarked indicators: None of the indicators in the 2020 Resilience Module make use of benchmarks in their scoring.
Example: Indicator RS1
Has the organization assigned responsibility for the climate risk and resilience of the entity to an employee and/or a team?
The entity has assigned responsibility to (select all that apply):
An employee with primary responsibility for the management of climate risk and resilience is:
1
The same individual as the senior decision-maker responsible for sustainability (identified in the Management Aspect of the main GRESB Assessment).
1
Scope of responsibility for this individual includes:
1⁄3
Climate-related transition risks
A different individual(s) from the senior decision-maker responsible for sustainability.
Provide the details for the most senior of these employees
1
Scope of responsibility for this individual includes:
1⁄3
Climate-related transition risks
A team, group, or committee with responsibility for the management of climate risk and resilience
List the functional groups or departments represented on the team, group, or committee
________________________
1
Scope of responsibility for this team, group, or committee includes:
1⁄3
Climate-related transition risks
Provide additional context for the answer provided (maximum 250 words)
________________________
1 point
This indicator is split into two sections represented by two 1’s in the highest hierarchy (leftmost column). The first section addresses the potential for an employee with primary responsibility for the management of climate risk and resilience, and the second section addresses the potential for a team, group, or committee with responsibility for the management of climate risk and resilience. The leftmost column tells us that the score of the indicator is calculated as follows:
Indicator score = (1 * employee score OR 1 * team, group, or committee score) * 1 point
Full points can be received by either having a primary employee OR having a team, group, or committee.
The second hierarchy defines the point breakdown necessary to receive full points within either of these options. To get full points for an employee, either the same individual as the senior decision-maker responsible for sustainability (or a different individual from the senior decision-maker responsible for sustainability) must be responsible for climate-related transition risks, physical risks, and social risks. To get full points for a team, group, or committee, the scope of responsibility must cover climate-related transition risks, physical risks, and social risks.
- Each checkbox selected is awarded the fraction score displayed next to it.
- The different fractions are summed up and then multiplied by the weight assigned to the type of consequence.
If the respondent selects climate-related transition risks and physical risks, but not social risks, for a team, group, or committee, the score is:
(1/3 + 1/3) * 1 * 1 point = 0.67 points
