Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments are now a defining factor in real estate investment and asset management. Stakeholders expect transparency, regulatory compliance is tightening, and occupiers increasingly favour sustainable properties. Yet many Asset Managers struggle to navigate this complex landscape, especially when it comes to consistent carbon reporting and emissions reductions. Epx’s EDGE platform offers a structured, data-driven approach to ESG performance.
With net-zero deadlines looming and frameworks such as GRESB, NABERS, and EPC ratings influencing investment decisions, Asset Managers face significant expectations. But producing accurate, auditable data across diverse portfolios is often easier said than done.
Manual reporting, inconsistent meter reads, and legacy systems can lead to errors and omissions that undermine ESG credibility. At the same time, the lack of clear emissions baselines and benchmarking makes it hard to prioritise actions or track progress.
Real-time carbon tracking and Scope 1 and 2 visibility
EDGE translates real-time energy consumption data into emissions equivalents, automatically generating insights for Scope 1 and 2 reporting. This eliminates the need for guesswork or outdated emissions factors, creating a dynamic picture of carbon performance.
Dashboards highlight high-emission zones or periods, and emissions reduction can be tracked on a month-by-month or year-by-year basis. EDGE also supports automated data feeds into ESG and compliance platforms, simplifying reporting workflows and reducing errors.
Supporting compliance with regulations and ratings
Epx’s engineering team works directly with Asset Managers to ensure buildings meet the standards required for MEES, EPC, and NABERS ratings. By identifying inefficiencies and advising on operational improvements, they help lift underperforming sites and avoid penalties.
One epx client managing a nationwide retail portfolio used EDGE to assess and benchmark properties in line with upcoming MEES thresholds. Within 18 months, over 70% of the portfolio improved its EPC rating by at least one band, avoiding significant upgrade costs and compliance risk.
Benchmarking and portfolio-wide planning
EDGE enables asset managers to compare ESG performance across buildings, identifying leaders and laggards. This insight allows for the targeting of investments where they will have the most significant impact, supporting strategic planning towards achieving net-zero goals.
The platform also facilitates third-party assurance, with epx’s engineers validating data accuracy and providing expert commentary for board-level ESG reporting.
In an environment where ESG performance is under scrutiny, Asset Managers require a solution that is both robust and actionable. Epx’s EDGE platform offers real-time visibility, reliable reporting, and strategic guidance to help commercial property portfolios stay compliant, reduce emissions, and demonstrate genuine ESG leadership.