Data Collection and the Path to an Automated Data Pipeline

Effective sustainability management starts with robust data collection. Analyst GP Bullhound has found that while the main complexity lies in data collection and consolidation, most services have focused on presentation and visualization of ESG data.  The industry status quo is often a spreadsheet based system of manual efforts, that barely manage to generate the data needed for compliance and leave little time and energy for analysis. ProptechOS automates data gathering from a wide array of sources, including IoT devices, building management systems (BMS), utility meters, ERP and HR systems. With the power of  our data model RealEstateCore we can incorporate and make sense of even the most challenging ESG data. This metadata and real-time data is centralized and standardized, creating an automated pipeline that enables continuous monitoring of energy usage, water consumption, waste management, and indoor air quality—essential inputs for any ESG strategy.

Calculating Sustainability with Benchmarking, Carbon Accounting, and KPIs

Once data is centralized, ProptechOS allows you to establish benchmarks, track carbon footprints, and develop KPIs for sustainability. Benchmarking energy use and emissions data against industry standards helps highlight areas for improvement, while carbon accounting tracks emissions down to specific activities or assets. KPIs on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) empower managers to set actionable goals and monitor progress toward a more sustainable portfolio.

Driving Sustainability Results

ProptechOS empowers property managers and owners to develop and achieve sustainability targets, whether it is the firm’s own commitments or  Science-Based Targets (SBTs) by providing the essential data inputs for setting meaningful, measurable goals. You can establish an accurate baseline of current performance across energy consumption, emissions, and resource usage. This baseline, combined with industry benchmarks and sustainability goals, enables the creation of SBTs that are both ambitious and attainable.

Tracking progress toward these targets is streamlined with ProptechOS and apps like Certify, which serves as a central repository for accumulating, improving, and analyzing long-term datasets. This centralized data platform not only tracks real-time and historical performance but also allows you to analyze trends, assess progress, and refine strategies over time to stay aligned with your long-term ESG goals.

ProptechOS makes it possible to take a data-driven approach to “management by objectives,” supporting property managers as they translate science-based sustainability goals into actionable steps and measurable outcomes across each property or portfolio. (See more under Action [link] below)

Efficient and transparent auditing and reporting

Reliable data auditing is essential for ESG credibility. ProptechOS support traditional auditing, data boosted auditing while also offering cutting-edge, trustless data verification methods like blockchain-based verification. This innovative approach enables secure, tamper-proof data records that build trust with investors, tenants, and regulatory bodies. Automated auditing processes ensure the consistency and transparency of sustainability data, reducing the time and effort needed for manual audits.

With a robust data model, sustainability reporting across voluntary frameworks and mandatory disclosures can be achieved without repeated manual work. Whether you’re pursuing LEED certification, GRESB scores, or complying with regulatory standards like the SEC’s climate disclosures or the EU’s CSRD/ESRS, ProptechOS integrates your data into standardized, compliant formats. The platform also supports automated reporting, ensuring that your sustainability performance is easily accessible for both voluntary and mandated disclosures.

Analysis

Once sustainability data is collected and results are calculated, a sustainability team can begin an in-depth analysis to turn raw data into actionable insights. Performance benchmarking—such as energy use intensity, water consumption, and emissions—against both internal targets and industry standards, helps identify areas where properties excel and where improvements are needed, laying the groundwork for tailored strategies and initiatives. With ProptechOS’s ability to create and store long-term datasets, teams can assess year-over-year improvements, monitor seasonal patterns, and identify trends.

Teams analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of specific sustainability initiatives, such as optimization, energy-saving retrofits, water conservation programs, or waste reduction efforts. Using historical data and trend analysis, sustainability teams can perform forecasting to predict the long-term effects of different sustainability strategies across their portfolios.

Action

When data and insight is to be turned into action, ProptechOS and the app ecosystem can use the same digital twins as the sustainability team, to achieve improved results. See our solution areas as app store for concrete ways of turning data into improvements.