Xander van Baarsen

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, are you ready?

In the realm of modern sustainability and corporate responsibility, the importance of the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) cannot be overstated. This article seeks to shed light on what the CSRD entails, its significance in the business world, and the pivotal role played by smart

Why tenant energy data is essential for accurate Scope 3 reporting

Accurately tracking tenant energy data is crucial for effective Scope 3 reporting, as it helps commercial real estate companies enhance energy efficiency, meet ESG compliance, and achieve meaningful reductions in overall emissions.

From Utility Data to ESG Impact: Real Estate’s Path to Sustainability

The pathway from data acquisition to measurable ESG impact represents a critical endeavor for many real estate portfolios. For ESG Directors, the ability to strategically leverage real-time utility data to drive sustainability initiatives is fundamental. Utility data—including electricity, gas, and

Using Consumption Data to Create a Sustainable Space

Using energy consumption data to create a healthy building is a simple yet effective way to improve the sustainability and comfort of a building while also potentially reducing energy costs. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use energy consumption data to create a healthy buildin

Small steps, big impact: How to reduce emissions in your workplace.

Even though the top 100 energy companies cause more than 70% of all industrial emissions, we all have work to do. Living in a time where technological advancements have become the epicenter of our societies, monitoring and reducing carbon emissions has never been easier, and here’s how.

Real-Time Utility Data's Role in Service Charge Reconciliation & ESG

In the domain of commercial real estate, transparency serves as a cornerstone of effective stakeholder engagement. Accurate communication and robust data systems are pivotal in fostering trust among tenants, property managers, and investors. One area where this need for transparency becomes particul

ESG and Workplace Management: Two sides of the same coin

Bridging the Data Gap in Commercial Real Estate: The Key to Unlocking Operational Excellence

The Challenge of Gathering and Centralizing Utility Consumption Data for a Sustainable Future In commercial real estate, there's growing pressure to manage buildings more efficiently, whether that’s reducing energy waste, streamlining operations, or staying ahead of regulatory expectations. Yet, man

Creating a Human-Centred Office Building

Office buildings play a central role in our professional lives, serving as the place where we spend the majority of our working hours. These spaces must be designed with the needs and well-being of the people who use them in mind. This is the foundation of a "human-centered" office building. A human

Rhino and iqbi hit 20 Million Monthly Data Points

Amsterdam, June 6, 2024 – Rhino, a global leader in utility data management, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its partnership with iqbi, a premier ESG data consultant serving the European market. Together, they have successfully hit the milestone of processing 20.000.000 data poi

MVGM and Rhino team up to decarbonize with real-time utility data.

Amsterdam, June 5, 2024 – MVGM, a leading European property management company, and Rhino, a global leader in utility data management, are excited to announce their strategic partnership to decarbonize commercial and residential real estate. With the partnership, MVGM will leverage Rhino’s advanced

The United Nations SDGs: A Global Agenda for a Better Future

In 2015, the United Nations embarked on a transformative journey by adopting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These 17 interconnected goals provide a comprehensive framework for addressing global challenges and promoting sustainable development worldwide. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 202