Benchmarking Overview

SDX benchmarks every building against up to six international standards using a single data submission. There is no additional configuration, no extra fees, and no duplicate data entry. Submit your utility data once and receive scores across every applicable framework.

How benchmarking works

You submit data — Utility readings, floor area, use type, and occupancy details flow into SDX via manual entry, CSV upload, automated feeds, or API. See Submitting Data.
SDX normalises — Readings are converted to common units, weather-normalised where required, and aligned to each standard's reporting period.
Peer groups form — Buildings are grouped by use type, climate zone, and size band to produce fair comparisons.
Scores are calculated — Each applicable standard's algorithm runs against your normalised data.
Results appear — Scores, percentile ranks, and letter grades are available on your dashboard within minutes of a data update.

Supported standards

Standard	Scope	Score type
SDX	Global, all use types	Percentile rank (1–100)
ENERGY STAR	US & Canada, eligible use types	Score (1–100)
NABERS	Australia, office / retail / hotel / data centre	Star rating (1–6)
EU EPC	European Union, all use types	Letter grade (A–G)
CRREM	Global, all use types	Stranding year & pathway alignment
GRESB	Global, all use types	Component score for asset benchmarks

Not every standard applies to every building. SDX automatically determines which standards are relevant based on the building's location, use type, and available data. See Benchmarking Standards for methodology details.

Data quality matters

Benchmark accuracy depends on the quality of the underlying data. SDX assigns a Data Quality Grade to every building. Buildings with higher grades receive more reliable scores and are weighted more heavily in aggregate indices.

Benchmarking is free

All benchmarking features are included in the free SDX platform. There are no premium tiers, no per-building charges, and no feature gates. Every contributor — whether they manage one building or ten thousand — gets the same benchmarking capabilities.

What you can do with benchmark results