SustainInsight launches AI ESG platform to streamline reporting and supplier benchmarking in UAE real estate

SustainInsight launches AI ESG platform for UAE real estate

September 11, 2025 - 8:08 PM GMT+8

SustainInsight has launched in the UAE with an AI-based platform that gives construction and real estate teams a comprehensive, real-time view of sustainability performance. The system consolidates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data into a central intelligence hub and goes beyond basic carbon accounting.

The timing tracks with rising regulatory demands across the region and globally. The construction materials market is projected to reach billions of metric tons in the coming years, highlighting the scale of the sector this technology targets. Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

What the platform does

• Unifies ESG data from projects, assets, and suppliers into one dashboard for real-time analysis.
• Uses AI and OCR to automate sustainability reporting aligned with international frameworks, cutting manual effort and cost.
• Includes a supplier rating model so owners and contractors can benchmark partners against ESG standards and enforce compliance across the value chain.
• Offered on an annual subscription, with advisory support in climate and corporate responsibility; the company is registered in the DIFC.

Who is already on board

The company completed a pilot with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in Ajman and is working with DAMAC Properties and Expo City Dubai.

Why it matters for developers, contractors, and asset owners

• Compliance readiness: streamline disclosures against global standards and local requirements.
• Procurement discipline: rate and filter suppliers by ESG risk, improving tender quality and audit trails.
• Financing advantage: stronger ESG data can support green loans, sustainability-linked bonds, and investor due diligence.
• Operational efficiency: reduce reporting cycles, shrink consultant hours, and free teams to focus on performance improvements.
• Portfolio visibility: track embodied and operational impacts at asset and program level for more accurate targets.

How to get value in the first 90 days

• Compile the baseline: utility bills, materials submittals, purchase orders, waste tickets, HSE logs, and supplier declarations.
• Digitize inputs: enable OCR ingestion for invoices, BoQs, and material certificates; set data quality rules.
• Onboard suppliers: request ESG self-assessments and documentation; assign initial ratings.
• Run a pilot: select one live project or occupied asset; define 5-7 core KPIs and weekly review cadence.
• Close the loop: push findings into procurement specs, contract clauses, and site method statements.

Key metrics to track

• Operational energy use intensity (kWh/m²) and Scope 2 emissions.
• Embodied carbon per m² for major packages (concrete, steel, MEP).
• Water intensity (L/m²), waste diversion rate (%), and recycling quality.
• Lost-time injury rate (LTIR) and near-miss reporting completion.
• Supplier ESG rating distribution and audit closure time.
• Report preparation time and external assurance findings.

What leadership says

"We've streamlined the entire process, offering full guidance and support," said Sahen Ahuja, chief executive officer of SustainInsight.

Availability and commercial model

SustainInsight is offered as an annual subscription, supported by advisory services for climate strategy and corporate responsibility. The company is registered in the Dubai International Financial Centre.

Useful links

• Dubai International Financial Centre
• AI upskilling for project and asset teams (Complete AI Training)