Sustainability reporting requirements will transform construction

At Barde, we are at the forefront of digital innovation for construction machinery and the industry as a whole. When the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) was incorporated into Norwegian law in June 2024, it marked a turning point for our sector.

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What is changing?

The new sustainability reporting requirements expand what companies must disclose about their environmental impact, social factors, and governance practices. For our customers in the construction industry, this means significant changes in how the track, analyse, and report on their operations. 

Double materiality: A new perspective

The CSRD introduces the concept of "the double materiality." Compaines must now assess both how sustainability issues impact their fiances and how their activities affect the environment and society.

For construction projects, this means analyzing long term climate resilience and the effects on local ecosystems. 

What does this mean for construction machinery operation?

If you work with construction machinery, here's what you need to know: 

2. Emissions tracking: There's increased focus on reporting efforts to reduce emissions from construction and maintenance, including the use of low-carbon materials and energy-effcient equipment. 
   
3. Resource use: You must disclose resource consumption, including efforts to use recycled materials and minimize waste. 
   
4. Impact on biodiversity: Reporting will likely include how your operations affact biodiversity along roads and what measures you're taking in mitigate negative impacts. 
5. Climate adaption: You'll need to report how your operations and machinery are adopting to climate change, such as handling increased flooding or extreme weather conditions. 

How Barde supports your success 

At Barde, we're committed to ensuring your success in this new era. Our existing solutions and ongoing developments are designed to help you meet these new challenges head-on: 

1. Enhanced data-collection: Our systems already gather and analyse key operational data, focusing on fuel consumption and equipment utilization. We're actively expanding our data collection capabilities to include broader sustainability metrics. 

2. Automated Reporting: We're developing tools to simplify your reporting processes. Our goal is to help you generate comprehensive reports that comply with the new CSRD requirements - so you can focus more on operations and less on paperwork. 

3. Optimized machine planning: Our machine planning software is a powerful tool for maximizing operational efficiency. By enabling precise scheduling and strategic equipment use, unnecessary movements and idling are minimized. This smart planning cuts operating cost while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. More productivity, less environmental impact - it's two sides of the sames coin! You save money while lowering CO2 emissions. 

3. Environmental impact insights: We're finalizing a dashboard that will provide valuable insights into your environmental efficiency. Operators can track their own eco-performance, while you can monitor progress and identify ares for improvement - helping you stay on track with your sustainability goals. 

Prepare for the future

These new reporting requirements are not just challenges - they are opportunities. Companies that excel in sustainability reporting and performance gain a competitive edge in public tenders. Better sustainability data leads to more informed, data-driven decisions and drives innovation in sustainable construction. 

At Barde, we're here to turn these challenges into your competitive advantage. Our team of experts is ready to guide you through these new reporting requirements, ensuring that your machinery operations are fully prepared for the future of sustainable construction development. 

Stay ahead with Barde - your partner in sustainable construction management. We provide the tools you need to lead in this new era of sustainable construction. 

Want to learn more about how the new environmental regulations impact you business? Get in touch at barde.ai