ESG data management with LIME

Corporate sustainability practices and green business models have become increasingly important as both consumers and investors prioritise social and environmental issues. Organisations that integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) aspects into their decision-making processes can enhance their social responsibility and build better stakeholder relationships.

As a result, the demand for ESG data management is growing, including in the commercial property industry. ESG reporting has become mandatory in certain regions, such as the EU, which are introducing stricter regulations. Companies increasingly have the responsibility to manage and disclose their environmental and social impacts effectively.

LIME (Live Measure) from TÜV SÜD is a user-friendly platform with bespoke reporting functions that helps clients monitor ESG status, reduce risks, and optimise measures. It simplifies ESG data management through its advanced performance portal, integrating initial assessment, continuous management, and periodic reporting of ESG metrics.

Effective ESG data management enhances competitiveness, mitigates risks, and contributes positively to society and the environment. For property management firms, managing ESG data across enterprise, portfolio, and asset levels is critical for regulatory compliance, investor confidence, and operational efficiency.

Integrating diverse data from multiple sources while maintaining quality calls for a holistic platform, which LIME provides. This helps overcome the lack of standardisation in ESG data reporting which creates ESG compliance challenges. It also balances market and stakeholder expectations while providing accurate and timely reporting. By facilitating continuous monitoring and adaptation, LIME helps you adapt to evolving regulatory requirements.

All this helps you integrate corporate sustainability practices into your core business processes effectively. By demonstrating transparency and a willingness to embrace green business models, you will build investor confidence.

TÜV SÜD has significant expertise in sustainability with global experts who have an insightful understanding of ESG data management.

We generate precise, reliable, high-quality ESG data with our combination of on-site visits and cutting-edge technology.

Our comprehensive support includes access to technical advice from specialists, energy efficiency tracking, and portfolio-level data management for effective ESG compliance.

TÜV SÜD’s LIME service comprises an ESG performance portal that offers continuous management of ESG data for your properties, providing continuous ESG due diligence. The three essential elements of the service include:

• Initial assessment – LIME creates a customised building improvement strategy using digital tools to simulate current buildings.
• Continuous management – LIME analyses and assesses potential and realistic improvements, including the review of audit results to ensure continual improvement against standards.
• Periodic reporting – LIME provides an ESG performance report, supported by a periodical repeat audit to ensure continual ESG compliance.

LIME harnesses the power of three core elements to actively enhance effective ESG data management on a continual basis.

• Combined on-site reviews and simulations.
• Real-time data.
• Big data for natural hazards.

LIME also standardises and centralises key reports (such as the ESG Scorecard, BREEAM pre-assessments, and EU Taxonomy evaluations) for easy access throughout the property lifecycle. Users can download full reports at any time, ensuring seamless management from transaction to completion.