Environmental, social, governance (ESG) are the three columns of a building that measure its impact and sustainability in a modern business environment. ESG frameworks are becoming increasingly important for commercial real estate, industry and commercial enterprises. These principles are reflected in a growing body of regulations that require environmental awareness and social responsibility.
In the race to reach 2030 net-zero targets, this is more important than ever. From energy efficiency to air quality and building safety, we help businesses to benchmark, implement and report on ESG processes. Using IoT technologies for data-inspired strategies, we are by your side to boost efficiency and meet the changing needs of tenants, stakeholders and ESG frameworks.
ESG has become a mainstream concern for all businesses. There are no uniform standards to guide ESG reporting. While hundreds of ESG frameworks exist, specific standards have emerged as the preferred guidelines for ESG implementation and reporting. Examples include the Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulations (SFDR) in the EU and the Sustainable Disclosure Regulations (SDR) in the UK. These ESG frameworks guide the metrics you should focus on, reporting and plans for future ESG strategies.
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Environmental
The urgency of net-zero is reflected in regulations like MEES. The environmental component of ESG encompasses various elements, but energy efficiency is a top priority. We install smart meters, support smart energy monitoring and management and assist with EV and solar solutions that support the business case for sustainable environmental change.
Social
Social elements like human health and safety at the workplace fall squarely within the social component of ESG. Our services touch on the social pillar of ESG in many ways, including smart air quality monitoring, fire safety and compliance processes. This social focus has the added benefit of attracting and securing talent and safeguarding their wellbeing.
Governance
Ethics and transparency are essential principles under the governance pillar of ESG. The role of data in this cannot be understated as it provides evidenced alignment of values, management policies and ESG implementation. IoT sensors, building modelling and digital twins are advanced solutions that support good governance. Risk management is another critical factor that is supported by specialist facilities maintenance processes.
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