MRF 3.0 (2026/27) · 160 compound IDs
Portfolio Company specification
Every row a compliant portfolio company .csv must contain, with its permitted values and requirement level.
Compared with the 2025/26 MRF (v2.0):
6 new
25 changed
22 removed
129 identical
| # | Metric | Unit | Permitted values | Requirement | Notes / interdependencies | Change from 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.1 | company_nameCompany name |
Free text (string) | MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 3 | ||
| 0.1.2 | business_identification_numberBusiness identification number |
Free text (string) | MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 4 | ||
| 0.1.2.1 | business_identification_number_systemIdentification systemChanged |
legal_entity_identifierLegal Entity Identifier (LEI)bureau_van_dijkBureau van Dijkduns_numberD-U-N-S NumbereuidEUIDperm_idPermIDotherOther
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Changed Validation list updated: 'other' option added 2025 spec line 5 | ||
| 0.1.3 | country_of_domicileCountry of domicile/headquarters |
66 options from the country_list tab, e.g. argentina
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 6 | ||
| 0.1.4 | primary_country_of_operationsPrimary country of operations |
66 options from the country_list tab, e.g. argentina
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 7 | ||
| 0.1.6 | main_industry_classificationIndustry classification (NACE Level 2.1) |
651 options from the nace_divisions tab, e.g. A_01_11
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 10 | ||
| 0.1.7 | total_ftes_end_of_report_yearTotal number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) at end of current reporting year |
FTEs | float (positive) | MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 11 | |
| 0.1.8 | total_ftes_end_of_previous_report_yearTotal number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) at end of previous reporting year |
FTEs | float (positive) | MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 12 | |
| 0.1.9 | gross_revenueAnnual gross revenueChanged |
currency (0.1.12) | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | Changed Metric description updated in line with the 2026 template 2025 spec line 13 | |
| 0.1.12 | currencyCurrency |
179 options from the iso_currency_code tab, e.g. AED
|
IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 22 | ||
| 0.1.13 | listedListed |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 23 | ||
| 0.1.14 | revenue_from_military_customersRevenues from military customersNew in 2026 |
currency (0.1.12) | float (positive) | Full | Should not exceed 'gross_revenue'. | New NEW metric (2026) |
| 0.2.1.1 | code_of_conductCode of Conduct |
yesYesnoNo
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 25 | ||
| 0.2.1.2 | overall_sustainability_policyOverall sustainability policy |
yesYesnoNo
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 26 | ||
| 0.2.1.3 | environmental_policyEnvironmental policy |
yesYesnoNo
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 27 | ||
| 0.2.1.5 | diversity_inclusion_policyDiversity & inclusion policyChanged |
yesYesnoNo
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Changed Metric description updated in line with the 2026 template; Now also covers anti-discrimination and equal opportunities (0.2.1.4 merged into this metric) 2025 spec line 29 | ||
| 0.2.1.6 | salary_remuneration_policySalary & remuneration policy |
yesYesnoNo
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 30 | ||
| 0.2.1.7 | health_and_safety_policy(Occupational) Health & Safety policy |
yesYesnoNo
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 31 | ||
| 0.2.1.8 | human_rights_policyHuman rights policy |
yesYesnoNo
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 32 | ||
| 0.2.1.9 | anti_corruption_bribery_policyAnti-corruption and anti-bribery policy |
yesYesnoNo
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 33 | ||
| 0.2.1.10 | data_privacy_security_policyPrivacy of employees & customers policy |
yesYesnoNo
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 34 | ||
| 0.2.1.11 | supply_chain_policySupply chain & responsible procurement policy |
yesYesnoNo
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 35 | ||
| 0.2.1.12 | cybersecurity_data_management_policyCybersecurity & data management policy |
yesYesnoNo
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 36 | ||
| 0.2.1.13 | responsible_ai_policyResponsible AI policyChanged |
yesYesnoNo
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Changed Definition aligned with EDCI in the conceptual framework 2025 spec line 37 | ||
| 0.2.3.1 | sustainability_responsibility_officerDedicated sustainability officer / manager |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 39 | ||
| 0.2.3.2 | sustainability_responsibility_teamDedicated sustainability team |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 40 | ||
| 0.2.3.3 | sustainability_responsibility_referentNon-dedicated sustainability referent(s) within teams |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 41 | ||
| 0.2.3.4 | sustainability_responsibility_cfoChief Financial Officer (CFO) |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 42 | ||
| 0.2.3.5 | sustainability_responsibility_ceoChief Executive Officer (CEO) |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 43 | ||
| 0.2.3.7 | sustainability_responsibility_managementOther non-dedicated member of the management team |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 45 | ||
| 0.2.3.8 | sustainability_responsibility_noneNo responsibility assigned |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 46 | ||
| 0.3.1.1 | number_of_esg_incidentsNumber of material ESG incidents in the reporting yearChanged |
incidents | integer (positive) | MinimumIntermediateFull | Changed Metric description updated in line with the 2026 template 2025 spec line 47 | |
| 0.3.1.1.1 | qualitative_info_esg_incidentsIf 0.3.1.1 > 0, provide qualitative information on the material ESG incidentsChanged |
Free text (string) | Conditional | Only strongly recommended if 0.3.1.1 > 0. Otherwise should be marked as 'not_applicable' in STATUS column. | Changed Renumbered from 0.3.1.2 to 0.3.1.1.1 (compound ID unchanged) 2025 spec line 48 | |
| 1.1.1 | eu_taxonomy_assessmentAssessment of the proportion of activities aligned with the EU Taxonomy |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 49 | ||
| 1.1.1.1 | percentage_turnover_eu_taxonomyIf yes - % Turnover aligned with EU Taxonomy |
% | float (positive) in range 0<=x<=100 | Conditional | Only strongly recommended if 1.1.1 = 'yes'. Otherwise should be marked as 'not_applicable' in STATUS column. | Identical 2025 spec line 50 |
| 1.1.1.2 | percentage_capex_eu_taxonomyIf yes - % CAPEX aligned with EU Taxonomy |
% | float (positive) in range 0<=x<=100 | Conditional | Only strongly recommended if 1.1.1 = 'yes'. Otherwise should be marked as 'not_applicable' in STATUS column. | Identical 2025 spec line 51 |
| 1.1.1.3 | percentage_opex_eu_taxonomyIf yes - % OPEX aligned with EU Taxonomy |
% | float (positive) in range 0<=x<=100 | Conditional | Only strongly recommended if 1.1.1 = 'yes'. Otherwise should be marked as 'not_applicable' in STATUS column. | Identical 2025 spec line 52 |
| 1.2.1 | tobacco_activitiesActivities linked to the cultivation and production of tobacco |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 53 | ||
| 1.2.1.1 | percentage_turnover_tobacco_activitiesIf yes - % of turnover (those activities represent) |
% | float (positive) in range 0<=x<=100 | Conditional | Only strongly recommended if 1.2.1 = 'yes'. Otherwise should be marked as 'not_applicable' in STATUS column. | Identical 2025 spec line 54 |
| 1.2.2 | hard_coal_and_lignite_activitiesActivities linked to the exploration, mining, extraction, distribution or refining of hard coal and lignite |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 55 | ||
| 1.2.2.1 | percentage_turnover_hard_coal_and_lignite_activitiesIf yes - % of turnover (those activities represent) |
% | float (positive) in range 0<=x<=100 | Conditional | Only strongly recommended if 1.2.2 = 'yes'. Otherwise should be marked as 'not_applicable' in STATUS column. | Identical 2025 spec line 56 |
| 1.2.3 | oil_fuels_activitiesActivities linked to the exploration, extraction, distribution or refining of oil fuels |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 57 | ||
| 1.2.3.1 | percentage_turnover_oil_fuels_activitiesIf yes - % of turnover (those activities represent) |
% | float (positive) in range 0<=x<=100 | Conditional | Only strongly recommended if 1.2.3 = 'yes'. Otherwise should be marked as 'not_applicable' in STATUS column. | Identical 2025 spec line 58 |
| 1.2.4 | gaseous_fuels_activitiesActivities linked to the exploration, extraction, manufacturing or distribution of gaseous fuels |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 59 | ||
| 1.2.4.1 | percentage_turnover_gaseous_fuels_activitiesIf yes - % of turnover (those activities represent) |
% | float (positive) in range 0<=x<=100 | Conditional | Only strongly recommended if 1.2.4 = 'yes'. Otherwise should be marked as 'not_applicable' in STATUS column. | Identical 2025 spec line 60 |
| 1.3.1 | subject_to_csrd_reportingSubject to ESG regulatory reporting under CSRD |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 63 | ||
| 2.1.1 | ems_implementedImplementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) |
yes_iso_14001_certifiedYes (ISO 14001 certified)yes_other_ems_certificationYes (other EMS certification)yes_without_certificationYes (without certification)noNo, not in place
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 64 | ||
| 2.1.1.1 | environmental_risk_toolsFrameworks and tools to manage environmental risk |
Free text (string) | Full | Identical 2025 spec line 65 | ||
| 2.2.1 | ghg_scope_measured_calculatedCalculation of GHG emissionsChanged |
scope_1Yes — GHG Protocol Scope 1scope_1_2Yes - GHG Protocol Scope 1 and 2scope_1_2_3Yes - GHG Protocol Scope 1, 2, and 3other_protocolYes - Other than GHG ProtocolnoNo
|
MinimumIntermediateFull | Changed Requirement level changed to Minimum, Intermediate, Full 2025 spec line 66 | ||
| 2.2.2 | total_ghg_emissionsTotal GHG emissionsChanged |
tCO2e | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | Changed Additional guidance (tools for carbon footprint calculation) added in the conceptual framework 2025 spec line 67 | |
| 2.2.3 | total_scope_1_emissionsIf Scope 1 GHG emissions, please specify |
tCO2e | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 68 | |
| 2.2.3.1 | total_scope_1_emissions_methodologyPredominant methodology used |
spend_basedSpend-basedactivity_basedActivity-baseddirect_monitoringDirect monitoringotherOther
|
IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 69 | ||
| 2.2.4 | total_scope_2_emissionsIf Scope 2 GHG emissions, please specify |
tCO2e | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 70 | |
| 2.2.4.1 | total_scope_2_emissions_methodologyPredominant methodology used |
location_basedLocation-basedmarket_basedMarket-basedunspecifiedUnspecified
|
IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 71 | ||
| 2.2.5 | total_scope_3_emissionsIf Scope 3 GHG emissions, please specify |
tCO2e | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 72 | |
| 2.2.5.1 | total_scope_3_emissions_methodologyPredominant methodology used |
spend_basedSpend-basedactivity_basedActivity-baseddirect_emissions_supplier_basedDirect emissions/supplier-basedotherOther
|
IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 73 | ||
| 2.2.5.17 | scope_3_primary_sourcePrimary source of Scope 3 GHG emissions |
15 options from the ghg_scope_3_sources tab, e.g. scope_3_emissions_purchased_goods_and_services
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 74 | ||
| 2.2.5.18 | scope_3_primary_source_emissionsIf available - Emissions for this Scope 3 category |
tCO2e | float (positive) | Full | Identical 2025 spec line 75 | |
| 2.2.5.19 | scope_3_secondary_sourceSecondary source of Scope 3 GHG emissions |
15 options from the ghg_scope_3_sources tab, e.g. scope_3_emissions_purchased_goods_and_services
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 76 | ||
| 2.2.5.20 | scope_3_secondary_source_emissionsIf available - Emissions for this Scope 3 category |
tCO2e | float (positive) | Full | Identical 2025 spec line 77 | |
| 2.3.1 | decarbonisation_strategy_setDecarbonisation strategy/plan |
board_oversightYes, with board oversightyes_without_board_oversightYes, but without board oversightnoNo
|
IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 78 | ||
| 2.3.2 | ghg_reduction_target_setShort-term (i.e., 5- to 10-years) GHG emission reduction target |
noNoyes_not_parisYes, but it is not Paris-alignedyes_paris_not_validatedYes, and it is Paris-aligned (covering Scope 1, 2, & material Scope 3), and it has not been validated by a third party (e.g., SBTi)yes_paris_validatedYes, and it is Paris-aligned, and it has been validated by a third party (e.g., SBTi)
|
IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 79 | ||
| 2.3.3 | long_term_net_zero_goal_setLong-term net zero goal |
no_planNo - and no plan to set one (e.g. lack of viable pathway)no_establish_soonNo - but we plan to establish this in the near term (<2 years)no_a_goal_but_not_net_zeroNo - we have a long-term goal but not fully aligned with a net zero pathway (i.e., NZ emissions by 2050 or sooner)yesYes - aligned with a net zero pathway (i.e., NZ emissions by 2050 or sooner)
|
IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 80 | ||
| 2.3.4 | year_on_year_emissions_profileYear-on-Year emissions profile in line with net zero pathway |
yesYesnoNono_but_a_planNo but plan to in the next 12 months
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 81 | ||
| 2.3.4.1 | year_on_year_emissions_profile_qualitativePlease elaborate (on 2.3.4) |
Free text (string) | Optional | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 82 | |
| 2.3.5 | contribution_to_climate_solutionsContribution to Climate Solutions as defined by GFANZ (High level assessment only) |
yes_decarbonisation_enablerYes - Decarbonisation Enabler (>50% revenue)yes_emerging_enablerYes - Emerging Enabler (>10% revenue)noNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 83 | ||
| 2.4.1 | total_energy_consumptionTotal energy consumptionChanged |
kWh | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | If prior-year (PY) data is used because current-year data is not available, please state this in the COMMENTS column. | Changed Metric description updated in line with the 2026 template 2025 spec line 84 |
| 2.4.2 | energy_consumption_renewableRenewable energy consumptionChanged |
kWh | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_energy_consumption'. If prior-year (PY) data is used because current-year data is not available, please state this in the COMMENTS column. | Changed Metric description updated in line with the 2026 template 2025 spec line 85 |
| 2.5.1 | total_emissions_to_waterEmissions to water |
tonnes (metric) | float (positive) | Full | Identical 2025 spec line 86 | |
| 2.5.2 | quantity_hazardous_radioactive_waste_generatedHazardous and radioactive waste generated |
tonnes (metric) | float (positive) | Full | Identical 2025 spec line 87 | |
| 2.5.3 | circular_economy_principlesApplication of the circular economy principlesChanged |
yesYesnoNo
|
IntermediateFull | Changed Metric description updated in line with the 2026 template 2025 spec line 88 | ||
| 2.6.1 | sites_affecting_biodiversity_areasActivities negatively affecting biodiversity-sensitive areas |
yesYesnoNo
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 89 | ||
| 3.1.1 | number_of_ftes_end_of_report_year_femaleNumber of female Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees |
FTEs | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_ftes_end_of_report_year'. | Identical 2025 spec line 90 |
| 3.1.2 | number_of_ftes_end_of_report_year_non_binaryNumber of non-binary Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees |
FTEs | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_ftes_end_of_report_year'. | Identical 2025 spec line 91 |
| 3.1.3 | number_of_ftes_end_of_report_year_non_disclosedNumber of other Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees (prefer not to disclose gender) |
FTEs | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_ftes_end_of_report_year'. | Identical 2025 spec line 92 |
| 3.1.4 | number_of_ftes_end_of_report_year_maleNumber of male Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees |
FTEs | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_ftes_end_of_report_year'. | Identical 2025 spec line 93 |
| 3.1.5 | total_csuite_employeesTotal number of C-suite employees |
people | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 94 | |
| 3.1.6 | number_of_csuite_femaleNumber of female C-suite employees |
people | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_csuite_employees'. | Identical 2025 spec line 95 |
| 3.1.7 | number_of_csuite_non_binaryNumber of non-binary C-suite employees |
people | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_csuite_employees'. | Identical 2025 spec line 96 |
| 3.1.8 | number_of_csuite_non_disclosedNumber of other C-suite employees (prefer not to disclose gender) |
people | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_csuite_employees'. | Identical 2025 spec line 97 |
| 3.1.9 | number_of_csuite_maleNumber of male C-suite employees |
people | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_csuite_employees'. | Identical 2025 spec line 98 |
| 3.1.10 | total_founders_still_employedTotal number of founders still employed |
people | integer (positive) | MinimumIntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 99 | |
| 3.1.11 | number_of_founders_still_employed_femaleNumber of female founders still employed |
people | integer (positive) | MinimumIntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_founders_still_employed'. | Identical 2025 spec line 100 |
| 3.1.12 | number_of_founders_still_employed_non_binaryNumber of non-binary founders still employed |
people | integer (positive) | MinimumIntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_founders_still_employed'. | Identical 2025 spec line 101 |
| 3.1.13 | number_of_founders_still_employed_non_disclosedNumber of other founders still employed (prefer not to disclose gender) |
people | integer (positive) | MinimumIntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_founders_still_employed'. | Identical 2025 spec line 102 |
| 3.1.14 | number_of_founders_still_employed_maleNumber of male founders still employed |
people | integer (positive) | MinimumIntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_founders_still_employed'. | Identical 2025 spec line 103 |
| 3.1.15 | number_of_ftes_with_recognised_disabilitiesNumber of full-time equivalent employees with recognised disabilities in accordance with local jurisdictionsNew in 2026 |
FTEs | float (positive) | Full | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_ftes_end_of_report_year'. Should not exceed 'total_ftes_end_of_report_year'. (The 2026 template lists the unit as headcount; FTE values may be decimal, so decimals are permitted.) | New NEW metric (2026) |
| 3.2.1 | unadjusted_gender_pay_gap% Unadjusted gender pay gap |
% | float in range -100<=x<=100 | Full | Identical 2025 spec line 104 | |
| 3.3.5 | number_of_new_hires_ma_fteNew Hires due to M&A |
FTEs | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 109 | |
| 3.3.6 | number_of_leavers_ma_fteLeavers due to M&A |
FTEs | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 110 | |
| 3.3.7 | number_of_organic_net_new_hires_fteOrganic Net New Hires |
FTEs | float (positive or negative) | IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 111 | |
| 3.3.8 | number_of_total_net_new_hires_fteTotal Net New Hires |
FTEs | float (positive or negative) | IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 112 | |
| 3.3.9 | turnover_fteAnnual Turnover for FTEsChanged |
FTEs | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | Changed Metric description updated in line with the 2026 template 2025 spec line 113 | |
| 3.3.10 | number_of_total_leavers_fteTotal LeaversNew in 2026 |
FTEs | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | 'turnover_fte' (3.3.9) should equal Total Leavers minus 'number_of_leavers_ma_fte' (3.3.6). | New NEW metric (2026) |
| 3.3.11 | number_of_total_new_hires_fteTotal New HiresNew in 2026 |
FTEs | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | Should equal 'number_of_total_net_new_hires_fte' (3.3.8) + 'number_of_total_leavers_fte' (3.3.10). | New NEW metric (2026) |
| 3.4.1 | implements_employee_survey_questionnairesImplementation of an employee survey |
yesYesnoNono_but_a_planNo but plan to in the next 12 months
|
IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 114 | ||
| 3.4.2 | percentage_employees_responding_employee_survey% employees responding to survey |
% | float (positive) in range 0<=x<=100 | Full | Identical 2025 spec line 115 | |
| 3.4.3 | implemented_whistleblower_procedureWhistleblower procedure |
yes_eu_alignedYes (aligned with the EU Whistleblower Directive)yes_not_eu_alignedYes (not aligned with the EU Whistleblower Directive)noNono_but_a_planNo (but plan to in the next 12 months)
|
IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 116 | ||
| 3.6.1 | number_of_workrelated_injuriesNumber of work-related injuries |
injuries | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 117 | |
| 3.6.1.1 | workrelated_injuries_qualitativePlease elaborate on major injuries and any actions taken |
Free text (STRING) | Conditional | Only strongly recommended if 3.6.1 > 0. Otherwise should be marked as 'not_applicable' in STATUS column. | Identical 2025 spec line 118 | |
| 3.6.2 | number_of_workrelated_fatalitiesNumber of work-related fatalities |
fatalities | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 119 | |
| 3.6.3 | days_lost_due_to_injuryDays lost due to injury (temporary incapacity) |
days | float (positive) | IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 120 | |
| 3.7.1 | human_rights_due_diligence_processHuman rights due diligence |
yesYesnoNono_but_a_planNo but plan to in the next 12 months
|
Full | Identical 2025 spec line 121 | ||
| 4.1.1 | total_number_of_board_membersTotal number of board members |
people | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | Identical 2025 spec line 122 | |
| 4.1.2 | number_of_board_members_femaleNumber of female board members |
people | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_number_of_board_members'. | Identical 2025 spec line 123 |
| 4.1.3 | number_of_board_members_non_binaryNumber of non-binary board members |
people | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_number_of_board_members'. | Identical 2025 spec line 124 |
| 4.1.4 | number_of_board_members_non_disclosedNumber of other board members (prefer not to disclose gender) |
people | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_number_of_board_members'. | Identical 2025 spec line 125 |
| 4.1.5 | number_of_board_members_maleNumber of male board members |
people | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_number_of_board_members'. | Identical 2025 spec line 126 |
| 4.1.6 | number_of_board_members_underrepresented_groupsNumber of board members from under-represented groups (to the extent legally allowed) |
people | integer (positive) | Full | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_number_of_board_members'. | Identical 2025 spec line 127 |
| 4.1.7 | number_of_independent_board_membersNumber of independent board membersChanged |
people | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | If this value is provided, a value is strongly recommended for 'total_number_of_board_members'. | Changed Requirement level changed to Intermediate, Full 2025 spec line 128 |
| 4.2.1 | number_of_data_breachesNumber of data breachesChanged |
breaches | integer (positive) | IntermediateFull | Changed Requirement level changed to Intermediate, Full 2025 spec line 129 | |
| 4.2.1.1 | data_breaches_qualitativeQualitative information on data breachesChanged |
Free text (STRING) | Conditional | Only strongly recommended if 4.2.1 > 0. Otherwise should be marked as 'not_applicable' in STATUS column. | Changed Interdependency corrected to 4.2.1 > 0; Requirement level changed to Intermediate, Full 2025 spec line 130 | |
| 4.2.2.1 | cyber_scheduled_scansScheduled vulnerability scansChanged |
yesYesnoNo
|
IntermediateFull | Changed Requirement level changed to Intermediate, Full 2025 spec line 132 | ||
| 4.2.2.2 | cyber_penetration_testingPenetration testing (i.e., human-facilitated testing)Changed |
yesYesnoNo
|
IntermediateFull | Changed Requirement level changed to Intermediate, Full 2025 spec line 133 | ||
| 4.2.2.3 | cyber_lifecycle_security_testingSoftware development lifecycle security testing (e.g., static/dynamic code analysis, software composition analysis, etc.)Changed |
yesYesnoNo
|
IntermediateFull | Changed Requirement level changed to Intermediate, Full 2025 spec line 134 | ||
| 4.2.2.4 | cyber_otherOtherChanged |
yesYesnoNo
|
IntermediateFull | Changed Requirement level changed to Intermediate, Full 2025 spec line 135 | ||
| 4.2.2.4.1 | cyber_other_specifyIf Other - Please specifyChanged |
Free text (STRING) | Conditional | Only strongly recommended if 4.2.2.4 = 'yes'. Otherwise should be marked as 'not_applicable' in STATUS column. | Changed Requirement level changed to Intermediate, Full 2025 spec line 136 | |
| 4.2.2.5 | cyber_no_programmeWe do not have a cyber vulnerability management programmeChanged |
yesYesnoNo
|
IntermediateFull | Changed Requirement level changed to Intermediate, Full 2025 spec line 137 | ||
| 4.3.1 | supply_chain_esg_screeningSupply chain screening for ESG-related issuesNew in 2026 |
yes_all_suppliersYes, for all suppliers (e.g., >90% of purchases)yes_significant_suppliersYes, for all significant suppliers (e.g., >50% of purchases)yes_some_suppliersYes, for some suppliersno_not_in_placeNo, not in placeno_not_applicableNo, not applicable/material
|
Full | New NEW metric (2026) | ||
| 4.3.2 | climate_physical_risk_assessmentProcess to assess climate-related physical risksNew in 2026 |
yes_own_operationsYes, in its own operationsyes_own_operations_and_supply_chainYes, both in its own operations and in its supply chainyes_supply_chainYes, in its supply chainnoNo
|
Full | New NEW metric (2026) | ||
| PAI 1.2 | total_scope_2_emissions_location_basedTotal Scope 2 GHG emissions (location-based) |
tCO2e | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 138 | |
| PAI 1.3 | total_scope_2_emissions_market_basedTotal Scope 2 GHG emissions (market-based) |
tCO2e | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 139 | |
| PAI 1.5 | total_ghg_emissions_location_basedTotal GHG emissions (calculated using location-based Scope 2 emissions) |
tCO2e | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 140 | |
| PAI 1.6 | total_ghg_emissions_market_basedTotal GHG emissions (calculated using market-based Scope 2 emissions) |
tCO2e | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 141 | |
| PAI 4.1 | active_in_fossil_sectorActive in the fossil fuel sector |
yesYesnoNo
|
Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 142 | ||
| PAI 5.2 | non_renewable_energy_consumptionNon-renewable energy consumption (from non-renewable energy sources) |
kWh | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 143 | |
| PAI 5.4 | total_energy_productionTotal energy production |
kWh | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 144 | |
| PAI 5.5 | non_renewable_energy_productionNon-renewable energy production (from non-renewable energy sources) |
kWh | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 145 | |
| PAI 5.6 | renewable_energy_productionRenewable energy production (from renewable energy sources) |
kWh | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 146 | |
| PAI 6.1 | high_impact_climate_section_a_agriculture_forestry_fishingSection A 'Agriculture, forestry and fishing' |
yesYesnoNo
|
Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 147 | ||
| PAI 6.1.1 | high_impact_climate_section_a_agriculture_forestry_fishing_energy_consumption_gwhIf Section A 'Agriculture, forestry and fishing' - Energy consumption in GWh |
GWh | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 148 | |
| PAI 6.1.2 | high_impact_climate_section_a_agriculture_forestry_fishing_gross_revenueIf Section A 'Agriculture, forestry and fishing' - Gross revenue |
currency (from 0.1.12) | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 149 | |
| PAI 6.2 | high_impact_climate_section_b_mining_quarryingSection B 'Mining and quarrying' |
yesYesnoNo
|
Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 150 | ||
| PAI 6.2.1 | high_impact_climate_section_b_mining_quarrying_energy_consumption_gwhIf Section B 'Mining and quarrying' - Energy consumption in GWh |
GWh | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 151 | |
| PAI 6.2.2 | high_impact_climate_section_b_mining_quarrying_gross_revenueIf Section B 'Mining and quarrying' - Gross revenue |
currency (from 0.1.12) | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 152 | |
| PAI 6.3 | high_impact_climate_section_c_manufacturingSection C 'Manufacturing' |
yesYesnoNo
|
Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 153 | ||
| PAI 6.3.1 | high_impact_climate_section_c_manufacturing_energy_consumption_gwhIf Section C 'Manufacturing' - Energy consumption in GWh |
GWh | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 154 | |
| PAI 6.3.2 | high_impact_climate_section_c_manufacturing_gross_revenueIf Section C 'Manufacturing' - Gross revenue |
currency (from 0.1.12) | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 155 | |
| PAI 6.4 | high_impact_climate_section_d_electricity_gas_steam_air_conditioning_supplySection D 'Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply' |
yesYesnoNo
|
Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 156 | ||
| PAI 6.4.1 | high_impact_climate_section_d_electricity_gas_steam_air_conditioning_supply_energy_consumption_gwhIf Section D 'Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply' - Energy consumption in GWh |
GWh | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 157 | |
| PAI 6.4.2 | high_impact_climate_section_d_electricity_gas_steam_air_conditioning_supply_gross_revenueIf Section D 'Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply' - Gross revenue |
currency (from 0.1.12) | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 158 | |
| PAI 6.5 | high_impact_climate_section_e_water_supply_sewerage_waste_management_remediation_activitiesSection E 'Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities' |
yesYesnoNo
|
Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 159 | ||
| PAI 6.5.1 | high_impact_climate_section_e_water_supply_sewerage_waste_management_remediation_activities_energy_consumption_gwhIf Section E 'Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities' - Energy consumption in GWh |
GWh | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 160 | |
| PAI 6.5.2 | high_impact_climate_section_e_water_supply_sewerage_waste_management_remediation_activities_gross_revenueIf Section E 'Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities' - Gross revenue |
currency (from 0.1.12) | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 161 | |
| PAI 6.6 | high_impact_climate_section_f_constructionSection F 'Construction' |
yesYesnoNo
|
Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 162 | ||
| PAI 6.6.1 | high_impact_climate_section_f_construction_energy_consumption_gwhIf Section F 'Construction' - Energy consumption in GWh |
GWh | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 163 | |
| PAI 6.6.2 | high_impact_climate_section_f_construction_gross_revenueIf Section F 'Construction' - Gross revenue |
currency (from 0.1.12) | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 164 | |
| PAI 6.7 | high_impact_climate_section_g_wholesale_retail_trade_repair_motor_vehicles_motorcyclesSection G 'Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles' |
yesYesnoNo
|
Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 165 | ||
| PAI 6.7.1 | high_impact_climate_section_g_wholesale_retail_trade_repair_motor_vehicles_motorcycles_energy_consumption_gwhIf Section G 'Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles' - Energy consumption in GWh |
GWh | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 166 | |
| PAI 6.7.2 | high_impact_climate_section_g_wholesale_retail_trade_repair_motor_vehicles_motorcycles_gross_revenueIf Section G 'Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles' - Gross revenue |
currency (from 0.1.12) | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 167 | |
| PAI 6.8 | high_impact_climate_section_h_transportation_storageSection H 'Transportation and storage' |
yesYesnoNo
|
Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 168 | ||
| PAI 6.8.1 | high_impact_climate_section_h_transportation_storage_energy_consumption_gwhIf Section H 'Transportation and storage' - Energy consumption in GWh |
GWh | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 169 | |
| PAI 6.8.2 | high_impact_climate_section_h_transportation_storage_gross_revenueIf Section H 'Transportation and storage' - Gross revenue |
currency (from 0.1.12) | float (positive) | Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 170 | |
| PAI 6.9 | high_impact_climate_section_m_real_estate_activitiesSection M 'Real estate activities'Changed |
yesYesnoNo
|
Optional | Changed Section L renamed to Section M (NACE Rev. 2.1); compound ID renamed from high_impact_climate_section_l_real_estate_activities 2025 spec line 171 | ||
| PAI 6.9.1 | high_impact_climate_section_m_real_estate_activities_energy_consumption_gwhIf Section M 'Real estate activities' - Energy consumption in GWhChanged |
GWh | float (positive) | Optional | Changed Section L renamed to Section M (NACE Rev. 2.1); compound ID renamed from high_impact_climate_section_l_real_estate_activities_energy_consumption_gwh 2025 spec line 172 | |
| PAI 6.9.2 | high_impact_climate_section_m_real_estate_activities_gross_revenueIf Section M 'Real estate activities' - Gross revenueChanged |
currency (from 0.1.12) | float (positive) | Optional | Changed Section L renamed to Section M (NACE Rev. 2.1); compound ID renamed from high_impact_climate_section_l_real_estate_activities_gross_revenue 2025 spec line 173 | |
| PAI 10.1 | violating_ungp_oecdInvolvement in violations of the UNGC principles or OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises |
yesYesnoNo
|
Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 174 | ||
| PAI 10.1.1 | type_of_violations_ungc_oecd_guidelinesIf yes - Type of violations the company is involved withChanged |
oecd_guidelines_for_multinational_enterprisesOECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprisesun_guiding_principles_on_business_human_rightsUNGC Guiding Principles on Business and Human RightsbothBoth OECD and UNGC
|
Conditional | Only strongly recommended if PAI 10.1 = 'yes'. Otherwise should be marked as 'not_applicable' in STATUS column. | Changed Interdependency reference corrected to PAI 10.1 2025 spec line 175 | |
| PAI 11.1 | has_processes_monitor_ungp_oecdPolicies to monitor compliance with the UNGC principles or OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises or grievance/complaints handling mechanisms to address violations of the UNGC principles or OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises |
yesYesnoNo
|
Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 176 | ||
| PAI 14.1 | involved_in_controversial_weaponsInvolvement in the manufacture or selling of controversial weapons |
yesYesnoNo
|
Optional | Identical 2025 spec line 177 |
Removed in 2026
Compound IDs from the 2025/26 MRF that are no longer part of the specification. The validator flags them with these migration notes.
| 2025 # | Metric (2025) | Reason / replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1.5 | other_EU_country_of_operation_1Other EU country of substantial operations (1) |
Removed from the Full PC sheet in the 2026 template |
| 0.1.5.1 | other_EU_country_of_operation_2Other EU country of substantial operations (2) |
Removed from the Full PC sheet in the 2026 template |
| 0.1.9.1 | gross_revenue_inside_euAnnual gross revenue inside EU |
Removed from the Intermediate and Full PC sheets in the 2026 template (total entity revenue only - see gross_revenue) |
| 0.1.9.2 | gross_revenue_outside_euAnnual gross revenue outside EU |
Removed from the Intermediate and Full PC sheets in the 2026 template (total entity revenue only - see gross_revenue) |
| 0.1.10 | annual_balance_sheet_assets_totalTotal annual balance sheet assets |
Removed from the Full PC sheet in the 2026 template |
| 0.1.10.1 | annual_balance_sheet_assets_total_inside_euTotal annual balance sheet assets inside EU |
Removed from the Full PC sheet in the 2026 template |
| 0.1.10.2 | annual_balance_sheet_assets_total_outside_euTotal annual balance sheet assets outside EU |
Removed from the Full PC sheet in the 2026 template |
| 0.1.11 | turnoverTurnover |
Removed from the Full PC sheet in the 2026 template |
| 0.1.11.1 | turnover_inside_euTurnover inside EU |
Removed from the Full PC sheet in the 2026 template |
| 0.1.11.2 | turnover_outside_euTurnover outside EU |
Removed from the Full PC sheet in the 2026 template |
| 0.1.13.1 | listed_tickerIf yes - Please specify the ISIN/ticker |
Removed from the Full PC sheet in the 2026 template |
| 0.2.1.4 | anti_discrimination_and_equal_opportunities_policyAnti-discrimination and equal opportunities policy |
Merged into 0.2.1.5 Diversity & inclusion policy (diversity_inclusion_policy) |
| 0.2.3.6 | sustainability_responsibility_csoChief Sustainability Officer (CSO) |
Removed from the Full PC sheet in the 2026 template |
| 1.2.5 | high_ghg_intensity_electricity_generationActivities linked to electricity generation with a GHG intensity of more than 100g CO2 e/kWh |
Removed from the Full PC sheet in the 2026 template |
| 1.2.5.1 | percentage_turnover_high_ghg_intensity_electricity_generationIf yes - % of turnover (those activities represent) |
Removed from the Full PC sheet in the 2026 template |
| 3.3.1 | number_of_new_hires_inside_eu_fteNew hires (in EU) |
Replaced by 3.3.11 Total New Hires (number_of_total_new_hires_fte) |
| 3.3.2 | number_of_new_hires_outside_eu_fteNew hires (outside EU) |
Replaced by 3.3.11 Total New Hires (number_of_total_new_hires_fte) |
| 3.3.3 | number_of_leavers_inside_eu_fteLeavers (in EU) |
Replaced by 3.3.10 Total Leavers (number_of_total_leavers_fte) |
| 3.3.4 | number_of_leavers_outside_eu_fteLeavers (outside EU) |
Replaced by 3.3.10 Total Leavers (number_of_total_leavers_fte) |
| PAI 6.9 | high_impact_climate_section_l_real_estate_activitiesSection L 'Real estate activities' |
Renamed to high_impact_climate_section_m_real_estate_activities (NACE Rev. 2.1 Section M) |
| PAI 6.9.1 | high_impact_climate_section_l_real_estate_activities_energy_consumption_gwhIf Section L 'Real estate activities' - Energy consumption in GWh |
Renamed to high_impact_climate_section_m_real_estate_activities_energy_consumption_gwh |
| PAI 6.9.2 | high_impact_climate_section_l_real_estate_activities_gross_revenueIf Section L 'Real estate activities' - Gross revenue |
Renamed to high_impact_climate_section_m_real_estate_activities_gross_revenue |