Why Irish County Councils Must Rethink Material Movement and Emissions Reporting — Before It Becomes a Liability
As environmental regulations tighten and public scrutiny rises, Irish county councils are facing a new and complex challenge: how to confidently and legally verify the movement of materials and emissions across their construction and maintenance projects.
For years, the industry standard has relied on paper dockets, manually completed spreadsheets, and assumed emissions factors passed up the chain from subcontractors. But those days are coming to an end.
Investors Are Losing Patience with Poor ESG Data
According to PwC’s Global Investor Survey 2024:
94% of investors believe ESG data should be assured to the same standard as financial data
75% say they would penalise companies that fail to provide complete Scope 3 emissions disclosures
78% plan to reallocate capital away from ESG underperformers
The message is clear: vague estimates and partial disclosures are no longer acceptable.
Why Project Owners Must Take Responsibility for Emissions Data
Since 2022, under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and supported by the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the legal obligation to ensure the accuracy of sustainability disclosures—including Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions—sits squarely with the project owner. That means government agencies, developers, and investors are now directly accountable for the quality, traceability, and audit-readiness of emissions data across their projects.
It is no longer acceptable to shift this responsibility onto third-party contractors, hauliers, or suppliers. If the data used for reporting is incomplete, estimated, or unverifiable, it is the owner entity, not the subcontractor, that will be held liable under law.
How Hub360 Contributes to Compliance with EFRAG Reporting Requirements
As the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) tightens its guidelines for sustainability reporting, companies must adapt to these comprehensive standards. Hub360 is a powerful tool that aids organizations in meeting these requirements by efficiently collecting, managing, and reporting relevant data. Here’s a detailed look at the data points from the draft EFRAG list where Hub360 contributes significantly.
Streamlining Compliance: Hub360's Impact on Audits and Environmental Reporting
Navigating the complexities of environmental compliance, including the preparation of Annual Environmental Reports (AER) and regular audits, demands an efficient, error-free reporting system. Hub360 offers a transformative solution by automating compliance reporting and significantly simplifying the audit process.