Environmental Data Collection Services for ESG

Expert-verified Environmental Datasets Tailored for ESG Rating Agencies, Third-party Data Providers, and Technology Companies

Framework-Compliant Environmental Data Collection Services at Scale

SunTec India assists ESG data providers, research & rating agencies, ESG software and platforms, environmental risk assessment firms, and sustainability consulting companies with specialized environmental data collection services. Get validated, standardized, and framework-compliant environmental datasets to build reliable ESG ratings, climate databases, and sustainability insights.

Closing the Gaps in Automated Environmental Data Scraping with SMEs

AI tools mostly fail when it comes to scraping complex ESG-related environmental data, ensuring consistency across large datasets, and accurately performing key calculations. The complexity of the ESG domain—spanning diverse industries, multiple regulations, and frequently evolving standards—only amplifies these difficulties.

This is where our domain experts come in to bridge the gap. We meticulously review annual and financial reports, validate findings, and gather the required information as per the applicable framework guidelines. Throughout the environmental data collection process, we adhere closely to the client's instructions and ensure that the data is accurate and contextualized correctly.

Where AI Falls Short How Our Environmental SMEs Resolve This
Loss of Context in Data Extraction:
AI tools extract data but often overlook critical context, such as calculation methodologies, boundary definitions, and data quality indicators, which are essential for accurate environmental metrics.		 Data Validation:
We involve subject matter specialists to capture methodology details, verify calculation boundaries, and document data quality indicators, ensuring that environmental metrics maintain their technical integrity.
Inconsistent Framework Mapping:
Automated systems struggle to accurately map diverse environmental disclosures to specific framework requirements (CSRD vs TCFD vs GRI variations).		 Precise Framework Alignment:
We manually map each datapoint to exact disclosure requirements, ensuring framework-compliant datasets.
Greenwashing Detection Gaps:
AI cannot identify subtle contradictions between environmental claims and actual performance data across multiple disclosure sources.		 Expert Verification Process:
By cross-referencing environmental claims against operational data, we identify inconsistencies and flag potential instances of greenwashing, ensuring the accuracy of our environmental datasets.
Technical Calculation Errors:
Automated tools often miscalculate derived environmental metrics (intensity ratios, efficiency indicators) due to unit conversion errors or scope boundary misinterpretation.		 SME-Verified Calculations:
Our team utilizes industry-standard methodologies to calculate implied values, ensuring proper unit conversions and consistent scope boundaries for reliable environmental metrics.

Our Environmental Data Collection Services

Our environmental data collection services cover every type of environmental metric you need. By combining qualitative insights, quantitative measurements, expert calculations, and thorough validation, we deliver a single, framework-ready dataset—on time and aligned with reporting requirements.

Qualitative Environmental Data Collection

We offer qualitative data collection services to capture text-based disclosures — including CSR reports, sustainability policies, climate strategies, biodiversity commitments, and supplier guidelines. These inputs are carefully organized into structured datasets and policy summaries, providing clients with ready-to-use information for ESG ratings.

Quantitative Environmental Data Collection

Our quantitative data collection service involves gathering environmental metrics, including emissions, energy consumption, waste generation, and water usage, from company filings and disclosures, and standardizing them into consistent units, timeframes, and categories. This ensures that clients receive comparable datasets they can confidently use across companies and sectors.

Data Calculation for Environmental Metrics

We convert raw data collected from environmental disclosures into efficiency and intensity indicators — for example, emissions per revenue, water per production unit, or recycling rates. By filling these gaps with derived values using standardized, peer-accepted methods, we fill common gaps and deliver reliable datasets that extend beyond basic reported numbers.

Environmental Data Validation & Verification

Our data validation and verification service involves cross-referencing and checking data against original company disclosures and trusted sources, with anomalies flagged and corrected. This provides clients with clean, source-verified datasets, ready for ESG models, climate databases, and sustainability tools.

Comprehensive ESG-Related Environmental Metrics Coverage

Our comprehensive environmental data collection service ensures complete coverage across all critical environmental metrics, enabling organizations to track, measure, and report their environmental impact with precision and transparency.

Energy Consumption, Efficiency & Renewable Energy Metrics

  • Total Energy: Total energy consumed across all operations.
  • Direct & Indirect Energy: Energy from owned or controlled sources and purchased energy.
  • Renewable Energy Production: Renewable energy generated on-site.
  • Renewable Energy Purchase: Purchased renewable energy volumes.
  • Renewable Energy Consumption: Total renewable energy utilized.
  • Renewable Energy Consumption %: Percentage of total energy sourced from renewables.
  • Energy Reduction Policy: Policies for energy reduction.
  • Energy Efficiency Policy: Policies for efficient energy use.
  • Energy Target Policy: Formal targets for energy reduction and efficiency.

Waste Management and Circular Economy Metrics

  • Hazardous Waste: Chemical, toxic, and regulated waste types.
  • Non-Hazardous Waste: General, organic, and construction waste types.
  • Radioactive Waste: Nuclear, medical, and industrial radioactive materials.
  • Waste-rock (Tailings & Ash): Waste by-products from industrial processes.
  • Recycling Waste: Waste that is recycled or reused.
  • Waste Reduction Policy: Policies for minimizing waste generation.
  • Circular Economy Practices: Adoption of circular economy principles.

Carbon Footprint and GHG Emissions Metrics

  • Scope 1 Emissions: Direct GHG emissions from owned or controlled sources.
  • Scope 2 Emissions: Indirect GHG emissions from purchased electricity, heating, and cooling.
    • Location-Based Method: Emissions calculated using average grid emission factors based on the region
    • Market-Based Method: Emissions calculated using specific supplier or contractual emission factors
  • Scope 3 Emissions: Total indirect emissions across the value chain, covering all 15 categories (upstream and downstream), like:
    • Upstream Emissions: Purchased goods and services, capital goods, Fuel and energy-related activities (not included in scope 1 or scope 2), upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, upstream leased assets
    • Downstream Emissions: Downstream transportation and distribution, processing of sold products, use of sold products, end-of-life treatment of sold products, downstream leased assets, franchises, investments
  • Scope 3 Categories Data: Classification of Scope 3 emissions by category with specific values for each (e.g., purchased goods, transportation, product end-of-life).
  • Carbon Reduction: Documented carbon reduction initiatives.
  • Net-Zero Statement & Policy: Formal statements and policies on achieving net-zero emissions.
  • GHG Policy: Policies related to greenhouse gas management.
  • GHG Target: Official targets for GHG reduction.

Financial Sector Environmental Integration

  • Funds under Management / AUM: Total assets managed with ESG integration.
  • Green & Sustainable Investments: Allocation to sustainable investment categories.
  • ESG Screening & Exclusion Policies: Policies for ESG screening and exclusions.
  • Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation: Strategies addressing climate impact.
  • Preservation of Biodiversity: Initiatives for Biodiversity Protection.
  • Pollution Prevention: Policies preventing environmental pollution.
  • Circular Economy Practices: Policies supporting circular economy principles.

Air & Water Quality Management Metrics

  • Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): Emissions from combustion and transportation processes.
  • Sulfur Oxides (SOx): Emissions from fuel combustion and industrial operations.
  • Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): Chemical emissions from solvents, paints, and industrial processes.
  • Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOCs): VOCs excluding methane.
  • Particulate Matter (PM2.5 & PM10): Fine and coarse particulate emissions.
  • PRTR Substances: Pollutant releases per national pollutant registers.
  • Water Discharge: Treated and untreated water returned to the environment.
  • Water Treatment Performance: Efficiency of wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Pollution Prevention Policies: Policies controlling air and water pollution.
  • Water Pollutants: Indicators such as COD, BOD, TOC, nitrates, phosphates, and related contaminants.

Water Efficiency & Conservation Policies

  • Water Consumption: Net water usage after discharge and recycling.
  • Water Withdrawal: Water extracted from municipal, groundwater, and surface sources.
  • Water Discharge: Water returned to the environment.
  • Water Recycling: Water Reuse and Recovery Processes.
  • Policy on Water Efficiency: Policies improving water efficiency.
  • Policy on Water Reduction: Policies for reducing water use.
  • Policy on Water Technology: Policies related to water-saving technologies.

Environmental Policies, Governance, and Sustainability Targets

  • Net-Zero Policy: Organizational net-zero carbon commitments.
  • Water Technology Policy: Policies for water-saving technologies.
  • Water Efficiency Policy: Policies promoting efficient water use.
  • GHG Reduction Policy: Policies for reducing greenhouse gases.
  • Energy Efficiency Policy: Policies targeting energy efficiency.
  • Waste Reduction Policy: Policies minimizing waste generation.
  • Biodiversity Policy: Policies protecting biodiversity.
  • Supply Chain Management Policy: Sustainability policies for suppliers.

Data Collection for Production & Sales

  • Cement Production & Sales: Cement volumes produced and sold.
  • Cementitious Products: Production of cementitious materials excluding purchased clinker.
  • Clinker Production: Clinker produced in-house for cement manufacturing.
  • Steel Production & Sales: Volumes of steel produced and sold across reporting periods.

Waste Management and Circular Economy Metrics

  • Hazardous Waste: Chemical, toxic, and regulated waste types.
  • Non-Hazardous Waste: General, organic, and construction waste types.
  • Radioactive Waste: Nuclear, medical, and industrial radioactive materials.
  • Waste-Rock (Tailings & Ash): Waste by-products from industrial processes.
  • Recycling Waste: Waste that is recycled or reused.
  • Waste Reduction Policy: Policies for minimizing waste generation.
  • Circular Economy Practices: Adoption of circular economy principles.

Natural Catastrophes / Monetary Losses

  • Insurance Payouts: Payments for insured natural catastrophe events.
  • Claims from Natural Catastrophes: Claims incurred due to natural disasters.

Expert-Led Environmental Data Collection Process

We employ a rigorous, SME-validated methodology specifically designed to ensure the accuracy of environmental metrics and regulatory compliance. This expert-in-the-loop approach ensures clean, framework-compliant environmental datasets.

  • Comprehensive Environmental Data Sourcing

    We systematically collect quantitative environmental metrics and qualitative environmental policies from all available sources, creating complete environmental datasets that capture the full scope of corporate environmental impact. Primary environmental data sources include:

    • Sustainability and climate reports with detailed environmental disclosures
    • SEC climate-related filings and environmental regulatory submissions
    • Environmental management system documentation and certifications
    • Corporate environmental policies and net-zero commitment statements
    • Third-party environmental databases (CDP, Science Based Targets, environmental NGOs)
    • Environmental impact assessments and facility-level environmental data

  • Environmental Data Cross-Verification

    Every environmental claim undergoes rigorous cross-source verification to uncover potential greenwashing and ensure the accuracy of environmental data across all climate-related disclosures and sustainability communications.

    • Cross-reference GHG emissions data against regulatory environmental filings
    • Validate renewable energy claims with actual energy procurement documentation.
    • Compare waste reduction targets with operational waste management data
    • Verify environmental certifications against official certification databases
    • Flag environmental inconsistencies and unsupported sustainability claims

  • SME Validation for Collected Environmental Data

    Our subject matter experts review every collected environmental data point to ensure accuracy and consistency by confirming all quantitative metrics and qualitative policies are correctly sourced, cross-verified, and standardized.

    • Confirm data integrity and consistency across multiple sources
    • Ensure proper standardization of units, definitions, and scopes (e.g., Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG emissions)
    • Validate policy documentation, commitments, and reported metrics against original filings and trusted sources
    • Document sources and verification steps for complete audit readiness

  • Environmental Data Standardization

    Environmental metrics are converted to standardized units and methodologies to enable accurate environmental benchmarking and compliance with climate disclosure requirements. Our data standardization measures include –

    • GHG emissions standardized to CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) using latest IPCC factors
    • Energy consumption normalized to standard units (MWh, GJ)
    • Water usage standardized by withdrawal, consumption, and discharge categories
    • Waste data categorized by hazardous/non-hazardous with proper disposal classification
    • Environmental intensity ratios calculated per revenue, production, or employee basis

  • Environmental Framework Mapping

    Every environmental datapoint is mapped to relevant climate and environmental frameworks to ensure comprehensive coverage of environmental disclosure requirements and rating criteria.

    • CSRD Environmental Standards: ESRS E1-E5 covering climate change, pollution, water, biodiversity, and circular economy
    • SEC Climate Rule: Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions data mapping
    • TCFD Recommendations: Climate governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics alignment
    • GRI Environmental Standards: GRI 300 series environmental disclosures
    • SASB Environmental Metrics: Industry-specific environmental materiality mapping
    • Science-Based Targets: Net-zero pathway and emission reduction target data

  • Audit-Ready Environmental Data Delivery

    Final environmental datasets include complete audit trails and technical documentation, formatted as per client needs.

    • Source documentation for every environmental metric with verification evidence
    • Technical metadata explaining environmental calculation methodologies
    • Environmental audit trail showing data collection and validation steps
    • Framework-mapped formats for immediate platform use
    • API integration for real-time environmental data updates and monitoring

Example Workflow of Environmental Data Collection

Environmental Data Metric Collection Research Validation Mapping Delivery
Energy Consumption & Efficiency Annual reports, CDP data, utility bills Cross-reference with SEC filings SME validates efficiency targets & policies CSRD ESRS E1 alignment Audit-ready datasets with source evidence
Carbon Footprint & GHG Emissions Scope 1, 2, 3 data from reports & CDP Verify against third-party databases SME checks methodologies & factors SEC Climate Rule, TCFD tags API/CSV delivery with standardized tCO₂e units
Waste Management Hazardous/non-hazardous waste, recycling rates Compare with regulatory filings Expert validates disposal methods & targets GRI 306, SASB Client dashboards with waste category breakdowns
Water Withdrawal & Consumption Water usage volumes, discharge data Verify against facility permits SME confirms efficiency policies CSRD ESRS E3 Standardized m³ water metrics with efficiency ratios
Air & Water Pollution NOx, SOx, VOCs, PM emissions data Cross-check with EPA databases Expert validates emission factors GRI 305, SASB Pollution data delivered with compliance status
Environmental Policies Net-zero, biodiversity, and GHG commitments Verify against company actions SME assesses policy credibility TCFD, CSRD Governance Policy assessments with target tracking

Assured Data Security & ESG Compliance for Environmental Data

Safeguarding sensitive environmental datasets is central to our delivery framework. We adhere to enterprise-grade data protection protocols, ensuring that every dataset we collect, validate, and manage remains secure, confidential, and compliant with global standards.

Strict Access Controls

Role-based permissions and multi-layer authentication prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Compliance with Global Standards

Adherence to GDPR, HIPAA, ISO-certified security practices, and client-specific data handling policies.

Encrypted Storage & Transfer

All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest to ensure integrity and confidentiality.

Regular Audits & Monitoring

Continuous monitoring and periodic security audits strengthen resilience against potential risks.

Confidentiality Assurance

Binding NDAs, establishing secure communication channels, and maintaining audit-ready documentation all safeguard client trust.

Framework Compliance and Sustainability Data Mapping to Global ESG Standards

We map each environmental metric to the relevant global sustainability frameworks during the ESG data collection process. Our environmental specialists ensure that every datapoint aligns with specific disclosure requirements, delivering datasets that are immediately usable without additional post-collection adjustments.

Currently Supported Frameworks for Environmental Data Collection

CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive – ESRS E1–E5)

  • GHG Emissions (Scope 1, 2, 3) → ESRS E1-10
  • Energy Consumption & Efficiency → ESRS E2-12
  • Water Use & Wastewater → ESRS E3-15
  • Biodiversity & Land Use → ESRS E4-18
  • Pollution & Circular Economy Practices → ESRS E5-21

ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards – Environmental Disclosures)

  • Greenhouse Gas Inventory → ESRS E1
  • Energy Management → ESRS E2
  • Water & Marine Resources → ESRS E3
  • Biodiversity Impacts → ESRS E4
  • Pollution Control & Waste Management → ESRS E5

TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures)

  • Governance & Risk Oversight → TCFD Pillar 1
  • Strategy & Scenario Analysis → TCFD Pillar 2
  • Risk Management & Mitigation → TCFD Pillar 3
  • Metrics & Targets for Climate → TCFD Pillar 4

GRI (Global Reporting Initiative, 302–308 Environmental Standards)

  • Energy Consumption → GRI 302
  • Emissions (Scope 1, 2, 3) → GRI 305
  • Water & Effluents → GRI 303
  • Biodiversity → GRI 304
  • Waste Management → GRI 306
  • Environmental Compliance → GRI 307
  • Supplier Environmental Assessment → GRI 308

SEC Climate Disclosure Rules

  • Scope 1 & Scope 2 Emissions → SEC Rule 13-01
  • Physical & Transition Climate Risks → SEC Rule 13-02

SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board)

  • Sector-Specific Energy, Emissions & Water Metrics → SASB Environmental Metrics
  • Climate & Environmental Risk → SASB Climate-Related Metrics

ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board – IFRS S2 Climate)

  • Enterprise Value Impacts of Climate Risks & Opportunities → IFRS S2

EU Taxonomy

  • Environmental Objectives (Climate Mitigation, Climate Adaptation, Water, Circular Economy, Pollution, Biodiversity) → EU Taxonomy KPIs

CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)

  • Carbon Footprint (Scope 1, 2, 3) → CDP Climate Questionnaire
  • Energy & Emissions Reduction Initiatives → CDP Climate Questionnaire
  • Water & Wastewater Management → CDP Water Questionnaire

Additional Compliance Considerations

While not primary environmental standards, the following may apply in specific contexts:

  • UN Global Compact (principle-based commitment, not detailed disclosure)
  • UNGP (UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights) (environmental impact only when linked to human rights)
  • SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation) (environmental data needed when tied to financial product reporting)

How We Deliver Your Data

Format Options

JSON, CSV, XML, or direct API integration into your systems

Delivery Frequency

Quarterly refreshes, annual cycles, or real-time event-driven data feeds

Global Coverage

Environmental data collection across industries, regions, and company sizes

Assurance

Secure cloud delivery or data integration into client systems with complete audit trails

Environmental Data Collection Services across Industries

We recognize that environmental disclosure requirements vary significantly across different sectors. Our environmental data collection services capture industry-specific metrics, enabling companies to accurately measure, benchmark, and report their environmental performance in alignment with global frameworks.

Finance

Financed emissions data, portfolio-level carbon footprint, green bond environmental impact metrics, environmental metrics for financial portfolios, and disclosures on sustainable investment products.

Manufacturing

Energy consumption and intensity, Scope 1–3 emissions, tracking of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, water withdrawal and usage, air pollution controls, and raw material sustainability metrics.

Energy

Fossil vs. renewable energy generation data, carbon intensity ratios, methane emissions, energy transition milestones, flaring and venting data, and community-level environmental impact.

Retail

Product lifecycle emissions, packaging waste, supplier environmental compliance, logistics-related fuel consumption, and data on sustainable sourcing practices across global supply chains.

Technology

Data center energy use, renewable integration, e-waste recycling, water usage for cooling, Scope 2 emissions, and supply chain environmental compliance metrics.

Insurance

Environmental data from insured portfolios, climate-linked insured losses, catastrophe-related payouts, and portfolio emissions data from insured industries.

Real Estate

Building-level energy and water consumption, emissions intensity per sq. ft., green certification metrics (LEED, BREEAM), construction material sustainability, and biodiversity footprint of developments.

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical manufacturing emissions, water withdrawal and treatment data, biomedical waste management, energy use across facilities, and supply chain environmental risks.

Tourism & Hospitality

Energy and water consumption of hotels and resorts, waste reduction initiatives, biodiversity impact assessments, and environmental footprint of tourism facilities.

Food & Agriculture

Water withdrawal and irrigation data, soil health monitoring, pesticide and fertilizer usage, livestock emissions, biodiversity impact, and verification of sustainable sourcing.

Why Choose Us for Environmental Data Collection Service

We go beyond creating generic ESG datasets to deliver environmental data that is metrics-specific, regulation-aligned, and audit-defensible. Trusted by over 8,530 global clients, including Fortune 500 enterprises and leading ESG technology providers, our approach combines expert-driven data collection with rigorous validation. Every datapoint—from greenhouse gas emissions and water withdrawals to energy intensity—is standardized, framework-mapped, and ready to support accurate ESG ratings and disclosure requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We employ rigorous data validation and verification protocols, checking against company filings, third-party industry databases, and corporate disclosure reports. Our multi-source validation approach ensures data consistency and reliability.

We collect environmental policy and target data from official company sources—such as sustainability reports, regulatory filings, public ESG statements, and other authorized disclosures. Our validation process confirms that each commitment is explicitly stated, consistent across multiple official documents when available, and clearly attributable to the reporting entity. Each data point is tagged with source details, publication date, and document location to ensure full traceability.

Absolutely. Our industry-specific environmental data collection service encompasses specialized metrics, including cement intensity data collection, renewable energy production data collection, and natural catastrophe loss data collection, all tailored to sector-specific requirements.

Our specialized teams manage complex environmental data collection, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste data, comprehensive PRTR substances data, and detailed climate risk and natural disaster data, from official disclosures, structure it using standardized taxonomies, and validate it for consistency.

Our outsourced environmental data collection services are fully customizable to meet client specifications. We support a range of scalable needs, from single-company analyses to multi-sector portfolio assessments, offering end-to-end environmental data collection support that aligns with client reporting schedules, framework requirements, and geographical scope.

We maintain dynamic environmental data tracking systems that monitor corporate disclosures, policy updates, and regulatory changes, ensuring the timely and accurate dissemination of information. Our clients receive regular updates reflecting the most current environmental performance data and policy commitments.

Our environmental data collection services can expedite delivery for time-sensitive environmental compliance requirements. Our environmental specialists deliver verified environmental datasets with maintained accuracy standards to meet critical regulatory deadlines.

Yes, our team conducts environmental data research across multiple languages and considers regional environmental regulatory frameworks when gathering data, ensuring accurate and consistent environmental compliance data collection across global jurisdictions.

Our environmental data standardization process involves environmental specialists who understand various environmental frameworks and convert diverse environmental metrics into consistent units and definitions, with detailed conversion methodologies and cross-source environmental verification.

Yes, we support environmental data delivery via API, direct database connections, and custom environmental data formats, ensuring seamless integration into existing environmental risk platforms without workflow disruption.

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SunTec’s environmental data collection services have been invaluable. Their team consolidated carbon emissions and water usage data from dozens of unstructured company disclosures. The audit trails and source tagging they provided gave our platform confidence in publishing defensible, framework-aligned datasets for investor use.

-Director, Investments Ratings Agency

We needed a partner who could manage complex social data across global supply chains. SunTec India delivered by sourcing and verifying metrics on labor practices, human rights, and employee well-being from regulatory filings and on-the-ground sources. Their validation workflows strengthened the credibility of the datasets we provide to our institutional clients.

-Director, Consumer Data Platform

For our investment-focused ratings firm, reliable governance data is essential. This team provided us with data from over 500 company filings. Since the audit trail was so clear, our end users have expressed an increased level of confidence in the data we offer them since our partnership with SunTec.

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