As more companies commit to sustainability goals, meeting ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) requirements is no longer optional it’s essential. But a common challenge holds many organisations back: how do you collect reliable data to prove you’re making progress?
For buildings, where a large share of emissions and energy use happens, getting accurate environmental data is often difficult. Outdated systems, manual tracking, and scattered information create gaps that make it hard to measure or report real impact.
This is where smart sensors and smart platforms come in. They make ESG compliance not just achievable, but practical.
What Are Smart Sensors, and What Do They Measure?
Smart sensors are small devices placed throughout a building to monitor and report on key environmental metrics. Unlike traditional systems that rely on manual readings or periodic updates, smart sensors collect and send data continuously.
In a typical smart building, sensors track:
- Energy use, including electricity, gas, and HVAC performance
- Indoor air quality, such as CO₂, temperature, humidity, PM2.5, and VOCs
- Water consumption and waste output
- Occupancy patterns, like how and when rooms or zones are used
This real-time data gives building managers and sustainability teams a much more detailed and accurate view of performance, which is exactly what ESG reporting demands.
The ESG Data Gap
While ESG frameworks require regular reporting on emissions, energy use, and other sustainability indicators, many organisations still struggle to gather this information. That’s because:
- Utility bills are often delayed and lack detail
- Data is stored in separate systems that don’t communicate
- Manual logging is time-consuming and prone to errors
- There’s no real-time view of what’s happening inside the building
As a result, reports are often based on estimates or averages, rather than actual performance. This weakens ESG transparency and makes it harder to improve over time.
How Smart Sensors Help Close the Gap
Smart sensors solve this by capturing accurate data across the entire building in real time. This gives companies the tools to:
- Measure performance continuously, not just once a year
- Detect inefficiencies and environmental issues early
- Track progress toward sustainability goals
- Share reliable data with regulators, investors, and stakeholders
Sensors don’t just collect data; they create visibility. And visibility is the first step toward meaningful action.
Meet D-XPERT® by DIREK
Collecting data is only part of the story. What really matters is turning that data into insights you can use. That’s the role of D-XPERT®, a smart building platform developed by DIREK.
D-XPERT® connects with your building’s smart sensors and energy meters to give you a full picture of your building’s environmental performance. Through an easy-to-use dashboard, you can see:
- Live environmental readings from across your facility
- Detailed ESG analytics tied to emissions, energy use, and comfort
- Automated reporting tools that reduce manual effort
- Custom alerts and suggestions to reduce waste and optimise usage
- Trend comparisons across zones, floors, or time periods
D-XPERT® helps you stop guessing and start managing — all with data that’s updated every few minutes, not every few months.
From Insight to Action
Real-time insights mean you can respond to issues quickly and make smarter decisions every day. For example:
- Identify equipment that’s wasting energy and needs maintenance
- Adjust HVAC schedules based on actual occupancy
- Monitor air quality to ensure employee comfort and safety
- Track the impact of sustainability upgrades like LED lighting or insulation
D-XPERT® doesn’t just show you what’s wrong, it helps you fix it, fast. That means better building performance, happier occupants, and measurable progress on ESG goals.
Why It Matters
In a world where ESG reports are becoming a requirement, not a bonus, having the right technology is crucial. Smart sensors provide the data. D-XPERT® turns that data into action. And DIREK is where it all comes together.
Whether you’re reporting to regulators, applying for green certifications, or simply aiming to make your building more efficient and responsible, D-XPERT® helps you deliver real results backed by real data.
Final Thoughts
Sustainability isn’t just a goal anymore, it’s an expectation. But you can’t manage what you can’t measure. Smart sensors give your building the eyes and ears it needs, while D-XPERT® gives your team the tools to understand and act on that data.
By combining sensor technology with intelligent software, DIREK helps businesses move beyond ESG reporting checkboxes. Instead, you get an AI-powered monitoring solution that drives improvement, compliance, and long-term value.
