ESG VISA recently conducted a technical site inspection as part of its ongoing sensor deployment and data validation programme. The visit was led by Telmo, a Portugal-based data science expert, together with Ericson, focusing on assessing real-world conditions for ESG data collection across key building systems.

During the visit, the team reviewed multiple critical infrastructure areas to evaluate data availability, installation feasibility, and ESG performance indicators. The inspection covered energy (electricity) systems, water management, and indoor environmental quality (IAQ) components, with particular attention to how sensor data could be reliably captured and integrated into ESG VISA’s digital compliance framework.

One session focused on the HVAC system, where Telmo and Ericson examined equipment configuration, operational patterns, and potential data points related to energy efficiency and indoor air quality. This assessment supports future IAQ monitoring, including temperature, humidity, ventilation performance, and system efficiency metrics.

The team also inspected the water meter room, reviewing meter layouts and flow measurement conditions to identify opportunities for accurate water consumption tracking and anomaly detection. This forms a foundation for ongoing water efficiency analysis and sustainability reporting.

In addition, the electricity meter room was assessed to understand load distribution, metering structure, and data accessibility. This inspection is critical for enabling reliable energy consumption monitoring and supporting carbon-related calculations under ESG reporting frameworks.

Overall, the site visit provided valuable technical insights into how ESG VISA sensors can be effectively deployed in live building environments. The findings will inform subsequent sensor configuration, data normalisation, and system integration, ensuring that ESG data collected is accurate, auditable, and suitable for long-term sustainability performance assessment.