ESG SDDS Wiring-Guide

Access the technical instructions, specifications, and practical examples to interpret data points in the SDDS/ ESG SDDS and ensure consistent reporting.

Land artificialisation – Share of non-vegetated surface area compared to the total surface area of the plots of all assets (%)

Topic: Biodiversity | Field Level: Vehicle | Label: biodiversity_land_artificialisation_percentage | Indicator ID: ESG4.7

Industry Mapping: SFDR PAI, GRESB Real Estate Standard and Reference Guide (2025), EET Template, NCREIF PREA ESG KPIs (2022), PCAF

Surfaces that have not been vegetated in ground, as well as on roofs, terraces and walls, compared to the total surface area of the plots of all assets (ref: SFDR). 
 

"This indicator measures the proportion of non-vegetated surfaces within the total plot area of the vehicle.
Non-vegetated surfaces include sealed or built-up areas such as asphalt, concrete, paving, gravel, or other impermeable coverings, as well as non-vegetated roofs, terraces, and walls.
Vegetated areas include both natural and planted vegetation at ground level and on building elements (e.g. green roofs, planted terraces, or living walls).

Note 1: Use reliable sources such as site plans, GIS data, architectural drawings, or on-site surveys.
Note 2: Where estimates are applied or certain plots are excluded due to data gaps, disclose the coverage and assumptions to ensure transparency and comparability."
 

Data Type Double
Values 0.00 - 100.00 %
Example 34.00%
Reference Field Asset data - Percentage calculated based on sum of RAL7.1 (Land artificialisation – non-vegetated surface area (area)) over total surface area
INREV Guideline ID ENV69
INREV Index reference -
External reference -
GDD reference -