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ESG SDDS (Standard Data Delivery Sheet)

The ESG SDDS standardises the disclosure and reporting of ESG KPIs for vehicles and portfolios. With machine-readable labels, it has the potential to streamline ESG information exchange through automation. ​The complementary Wiring guide provides detailed definitions, specifications, and practical examples to ensure consistent interpretation and data delivery.

This template was released in November 2023, in conjunction with the SDDS 4.0. 

If you would like to access the unprotected version of the ESG SDDS, please send your request to professional.standards@inrev.org

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ESG SDDS (Standard Data Delivery Sheet)

Published on 18 Mar 2026

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Who should use the ESG SDDS?

Aleksandra Njagulj, Global Head of Sustainability Real Estate, DWS

‘Consistency in ESG measurement and reporting is the precondition for everything else: credible valuations, meaningful benchmarking, and investment decisions that genuinely reflect sustainability performance. The ESG SDDS moves the market in that direction, and its value grows as adoption does'

Miriam Kittinger, Senior ESG Manager Real Estate, Swiss Life Asset Managers

‘Focusing on material underlying ESG data, rather than relying solely on aggregated scores or ratings, drives a deeper understanding of what truly matters for asset value and risk management. A harmonised, industry-backed set of KPIs makes this possible, and the ESG SDDS is a key enabler of a more mature and future-proof reporting ecosystem.’  

Luc van de Boom, Chief Innovation Officer & Co-Founder, Scaler 

‘The new INREV ESG SDDS wiring guide brings further clarity and consistency in how ESG information is collected and reported. Ensuring methodological alignment is essential; it’s only when all parties operate from the same definitions and standards that ESG commitments can truly translate into meaningful outcomes.”’ 

Lucas Wouters, Responsible Investment Portfolio Manager, APG 

‘The ESG SDDS Wiring Guide offers a clear and practical reference for implementing ESG indicators in line with the INREV SDDS. By translating complex data points into structured definitions and aligning with leading industry frameworks, it has significantly enhanced the consistency and transparency of our ESG reporting processes.’ 

Vincent Bryant, Co-Founder and CEO, Deepki 

‘We welcome the new ESG SDDS guidance that represents a significant step forward in harmonising market practices across the sustainability reporting landscape. These standards enhance transparency and comparability, enabling investors and stakeholders to make more informed decisions based on consistent, reliable data.’ 

Amilcar Grot

Amilcar Grot, Senior Portfolio Manager, Achmea Investment Management 

‘The new INREV ESG SDDS is improving the way investors receive and evaluate information from managers, making investment analysis effortless and efficient. Investors can now conduct comprehensive ESG evaluations at both a vehicle and property level, enabling more informed decision-making.’ 

Derk Welling

Derk Welling, Senior Responsible Investment Governance Manager, APG Asset Management 

‘We have been using the INREV SDDS for a while, and the recent updates will ensure that we continue to do so, especially with the addition of a new asset-level data section, comprehensive and consistent ESG reporting through the brand-new ESG SDDS template, along with references to SFDR.’

Rudy Verstappen

Rudy Verstappen, ESG Team Lead, Altera

‘I see the ESG SDDS as a useful market initiative to bring more consistency to ESG data in non-listed real estate. By creating a shared reporting language for ESG KPIs, it helps reduce ambiguity and supports more reliable, comparable and transparent information for investors and managers.’

Emanuela Sardi

Emanuela Sardi, Partner PwC 

‘With the new INREV ESG SDDS, real estate investment managers have a standardised compass for navigating the complex ESG landscape. By creating a common framework, it not only reduces administrative burdens but also makes it easier to identify which KPIs are truly relevant to the industry, streamlining the gathering of essential data.'

Fabio Cristanziani

Fabio Cristanziani, CFA – Head of ESG Private Assets Investments, Generali Real Estate

‘The INREV ESG SDDS adds further transparency by defining material/commonly used KPIs relevant to our market, thus facilitating comparability and objectivity. It takes into consideration some of the frameworks used by ESG benchmarking protocols and ESG regulations, also aiming to find a balance between “quality” and “quantity”.’

Jérôme Berenz

Jérôme Berenz, Head of Indirect Investments, Pimco Prime Real Estate 

‘The new ESG reporting template is a strong framework that considers critical KPIs and multiple reporting dimensions in a centralized manner. It represents a significant step towards more standardised processes across the industry and an important win for both managers and investors.’

 
 

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