Location Data for CSRD reporting

Introduction

Adhering to the ESRS E4 standard requires accurate location data for sites, but this is easier said than done. Global supplier locations pose significant challenges, especially in higher tiers, where information is often scarce.

SITE DATA

Even when companies have decent data on their own sites, we’ve encountered a wide variety in the available data:

1. Addresses: Can be unreliable, especially with the variety of global standards.
2. Coordinates: Provide a more precise starting point but don’t convey the size of the location.
3. Coordinates + Radius: Offers a rough estimate, but determining the right radius is tricky. One approach is to average it on an asset level and refine it as necessary.
4. Coordinates + Radius: Offers a rough estimate, but determining the right radius is tricky. One approach is to average it on an asset level and refine it as necessary.

Conclusion

Even with perfect shape data, understanding the realm of influence on surrounding nature is complex. How far should the boundary extend? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer—it depends on the location’s size, type, and the specific nature indicators in question. For example, the boundary for species threat levels might differ significantly from that for vegetation health.

At Leeana, we take a flexible approach to your location data. Whatever level of granularity you have, we can ingest it and guide you toward refining it to higher precision where necessary.