OSAT and the Future of ESG

Sustainability is no longer a tick-box exercise; it has become a defining priority for the facilities management industry. Facilities managers, building owners, and cleaning professionals now face growing pressure to deliver measurable outcomes, with ESG reporting central to both investor and tenant expectations.

At Foresight Environmental UK, our mission is to equip commercial properties with the data, systems, and services needed to cut waste, improve recycling, and meet ESG goals with confidence. We bring over a decade of experience supporting major clients such as Knight Frank, SUEZ, CBRE, Lendlease, Honeywell, and BNP Paribas. This global heritage allows us to adapt proven practices to the UK market, giving facilities managers the tools to meet both regulatory demands and commercial pressures.

Our technologies form an integrated ecosystem that transforms waste management from a logistical burden into a valuable source of intelligence. At the core is the OSAT (OnSite Analytics Tool), which captures real-time data on the type, weight, and origin of waste. With visibility down to tenant or floor level, managers can identify high-waste areas, track contamination, and measure recycling performance. This supports fair cost allocation, strengthens contractor oversight, and provides evidence for ESG disclosures. By revealing inefficiencies that often go unnoticed, OSAT enables informed decisions that reduce costs while lowering environmental impact.

“Facilities managers face growing pressure to deliver measurable sustainability outcomes. Our role is to provide the intelligence and support they need. In a post-Covid world, where expectations are higher, we believe that transparent and granular waste data will define ESG success.”

James Loring
Director
Foresight Environmental

The Fe Synthesis Waste Portal extends these insights through a secure, multi-tenant cloud platform with role-based access. Tenants, cleaners, managers, and owners see only the data relevant to them, simplifying compliance, strengthening transparency, and streamlining ESG reporting. By giving tenants direct access to their own performance data, Fe Synthesis fosters accountability, encourages collaboration, and drives improved recycling behaviours across the building. Complementing this is the BinTally App, which uses QR codes to track bin usage and contamination. Fully integrated with Fe Synthesis, it delivers tenant-level insights, reduces reporting errors, and strengthens ESG outcomes through accurate, real-time data capture. Cleaners and facilities teams can respond quickly to issues, preventing contamination from undermining recycling efforts, while managers gain confidence that improvements are based on reliable data.

Technology alone cannot drive change, which is why we also provide expert services that turn insight into action. We conduct waste audits and health checks to benchmark maturity and identify opportunities for improvement. We supply stakeholder engagement resources, from site-specific signage to digital campaigns, ensuring tenants are informed and involved. To further boost awareness and participation, we run interactive lobby activations such as Waste Wise Putt Putt and Slam Junk! gamified activities designed to make recycling education engaging and memorable. This blend of analytics, services, and behavioural engagement ensures that our solutions integrate seamlessly into daily operations while delivering measurable sustainability progress.

The workplace itself has changed significantly since the pandemic. Hybrid working patterns and the subletting of office floors have made tenant-level waste reporting essential. Facilities managers now face a dual challenge: adapting to more complex occupancy dynamics while maintaining transparency in ESG disclosures. With regulators, investors, and tenants demanding clear, verifiable data, waste reporting has become one of the most visible measures of corporate responsibility. By adopting tools like the OSAT and Fe Synthesis, managers can demonstrate leadership, improve efficiency, and give stakeholders confidence in their ESG performance.

Facilities managers now have a unique opportunity to turn waste from a challenge into a source of value. By embracing smarter systems supported by service-led expertise, they can cut costs, strengthen ESG outcomes, and futureproof their buildings. The future of ESG starts with better waste intelligence. To see how Foresight Environmental UK can support your building, visit www.foresightenvironmental.co.uk.