In today’s business world, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is becoming increasingly important to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. For organizations aiming to reduce their environmental impact, accurately monitoring resource consumption is crucial for understanding and optimizing their activities. Technologies such as automatic meter reading (AMR) systems enable the collection of precise data, enhancing efficiency and transparency, and facilitating ESG reporting. In this article, we explore how remote reading and monitoring consumption support key areas of ESG reporting.

Key metrics for energy efficiency and responsible resource management

1. Total energy eonsumption (ESRS E1-5, E2-5)

AMR systems provide a detailed overview of energy consumption from various sources, including electricity, natural gas, and renewable sources, as well as precise reporting on the volume of water used from municipal supplies, groundwater, and surface water. This data forms the basis for accurate and credible ESG reports.

2. Energy consumption intensity (ESRS E1-6, E2-6)

While tracking total energy consumption is important, understanding the intensity of energy consumption per unit of product or other metrics allows for deeper insights into resource utilization efficiency and helps identify opportunities for improvement. By installing submeters within production lines, individual processes, or buildings, you can precisely determine how energy and water are consumed across different parts of your business.

3. Use of renewable energy sources and water recycling (ESRS E1-7, E2-7)

AMR enables precise tracking of the quantity and percentage of energy derived from renewable sources such as solar power plants and the volume of recycled water.

4. Greenhouse gas gmissions and water discharge (ESRS E1-9, E2-8)

Greenhouse gas emissions and discharged wastewater are critical components of ESG reporting. An AMR system and accompanying data management application enable automatic calculation of emissions from direct (Scope 1) and indirect sources (Scope 2) and monitoring of the quality and volume of discharged water. Accurate data allows for setting realistic emission reduction goals and monitoring progress towards environmental preservation.

5. Energy efficiency and water conservation measures (ESRS E1-8, E2-9)

Monitoring and reporting on initiatives aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing water consumption enables organizations to demonstrate their progress towards sustainability. A tracking and monitoring application provides a tool for measuring the impact of these measures on overall energy and water consumption, ensuring continuous optimization of energy performance and responsible management of water resources.

6. Energy and environmental management systems (ESRS E1-4)

Management systems such as ISO 50001 and ISO 14001 can significantly enhance an organization’s energy efficiency. Integrating AMR systems with ISO 50001 software facilitates the implementation and management of energy and water management systems, automating energy audits, planning, measuring, and monitoring consumption according to standard requirements.

7. Environmental goals and progress (ESRS 3.1)

AMR and energy data management applications simplify the tracking and reporting of goals related to reducing energy and water consumption. Entering goals and comparing them with actual consumption allows for monitoring progress and reporting on achieved savings and effectiveness of measures.

8. Cost savings from efficiency measures (ESRS 3.4)

An AMR system enables the analysis of energy and water consumption costs through one of the application’s functionalities. This feature allows for the entry of individual energy prices, helping to determine consumption costs and quantify financial savings following the implementation of energy efficiency measures.

Precise ESG reporting

AMR systems support a wide range of ESRS points by enabling precise and timely collection of accurate and relevant data, monitoring energy and water consumption, assessing the effectiveness of implemented measures, and tracking progress towards established sustainability goals, which is crucial for accurate ESG reporting and compliance with regulations.