For Irish local authorities, the pressure is growing—not just to manage waste, but to account for one of the most valuable and overlooked public assets in road construction: milled blacktop.

Every year, thousands of tonnes of high-value asphalt are scraped from Ireland’s roads during resurfacing. This material—known as road planings—is not just reusable, it’s financially valuable. Yet in far too many projects, it goes untracked, underreported, or disappears entirely.

France has emerged as a frontrunner in enforcing the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), sending a clear message: sustainability reporting is not a tick-box exercise—it’s a legal obligation. For companies looking to compete in Europe’s increasingly ESG-driven public and private sectors, non-compliance is now a serious business risk.

According to PwC’s Global Investor Survey 2024:

• 94% of investors believe ESG data should be assured to the same standard as financial data

• 75% say they would penalise companies that fail to provide complete Scope 3 emissions disclosures

• 78% plan to reallocate capital away from ESG underperformers

The message is clear: vague estimates and partial disclosures are no longer acceptable.

The "FlowForma Construction Survey Results Report: Building the Foundations of the Future" (July 2022), published by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), explores the impact of digital transformation and workflow automation on the construction sector. The report highlights how construction decision-makers are transitioning away from manual processes and adopting automated, data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve project outcomes.

Site-won asphalt refers to asphalt that is carefully removed during road resurfacing or maintenance projects. Instead of discarding this valuable resource, it can be collected, processed, and reused—helping to create stronger roads, lower costs, and reduce environmental impact.

As road planning season kicks off in May, county councils and road maintenance companies must ensure they are prepared—not just with equipment and materials, but with accurate, verifiable data. With CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and EFRAG (European Financial Reporting Advisory Group) requirements coming into effect this year, made-up stats won't cut it anymore. The industry must shift to real, traceable, and verified data to comply with circular economy directives and sustainability goals.

Transporting treated organic sludge cake (biosolids) is a critical process for wastewater treatment plants, waste management companies, and agricultural contractors. Whether the sludge is destined for agricultural land, composting, or landfill alternatives, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant transport is paramount.

Here’s an overview of the transport requirements for treated sludge cake, the challenges involved, and how Hub360 simplifies the process.

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is set to transform sustainability reporting across Europe, and Ireland’s construction sector is no exception. With mandatory reporting beginning in 2025 for qualifying companies, it’s time for construction businesses to prepare for what’s coming.

As infrastructure and construction projects come under increasing scrutiny to meet climate targets and support circular economy goals, the way road maintenance waste is handled is evolving rapidly. One area receiving focused attention is the management and reuse of road plannings—the milled asphalt generated during resurfacing works.

The EPA State of the Environment Report 2024 paints a clear picture of the environmental challenges Ireland faces. The report underscores the urgency of addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution through systemic solutions. With sectors like construction, energy, and transport being major contributors to environmental degradation, there is a growing push for stricter regulations and digital solutions to track, manage, and mitigate these impacts. For businesses, this means adapting to new realities of compliance, transparency, and sustainability.

Based on the Green Public Procurement (GPP) Guidance for the Irish Public Sector, Hub360 can assist in several important areas related to green procurement and compliance, particularly in terms of data management, sustainability, and tracking environmental performance:

UK companies may be affected by the CSRD in the following scenarios:

1. Listed Securities: Companies with securities listed on an EU regulated market must comply with CSRD reporting obligations, regardless of their location.

2. EU Net Turnover: Companies with an EU net turnover exceeding €150 million over the past two consecutive years are subject to the CSRD if they have:

   • An EU subsidiary that is a large undertaking or has listed securities, or

   • An EU branch generating over €40 million in turnover in the previous financial year.