Available Waste Management Features
Missing Waste Management Features
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Deployment Options
- Web Browser (Cloud - Based)
Good Option For
- Small Business (11-50 people)
- Medium Business (51-250 people)
- Large Business (250+ people)
Deep dive
Core Features
The SmartWaste platform combines flexible data capture, automated validation, and portfolio-level reporting to provide auditable sustainability evidence across the construction lifecycle. Its features include:
Carbon and Net Zero Management – Calculates Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from energy, fuel, transport, and material data while tracking progress against organizational net zero targets through portfolio dashboards.
Waste and Circular Economy Tracking – Monitors waste movements, diversion rates, landfill reduction, material reuse, and waste transfer documentation to support circular economy initiatives and client reporting requirements.
Materials and Embodied Carbon Management – Records material consumption, responsible sourcing, and embodied carbon to support procurement decisions and carbon reduction strategies.
Biodiversity and Social Value Reporting – Tracks ecological surveys, biodiversity net gain, social value commitments, local employment, apprenticeships, community engagement, and supplier diversity across projects.
Auditable ESG Reporting – Consolidates sustainability data from individual projects into company-wide dashboards and generates verified reports aligned with ESG reporting requirements while maintaining automatic audit trails.
Closing Insights
SmartWaste is one of BRE Group's longest-established digital solutions for sustainable construction, reflecting the organization's broader mission of improving the built environment through research, standards, and practical tools. Originally developed to improve construction waste management, the platform has evolved into a comprehensive ESG management system covering carbon emissions, materials, biodiversity, water, and energy.
According to the company, SmartWaste has supported more than 27,000 construction projects representing over £305 billion in construction value and is used by major contractors including McLaren Construction, Robertson Group, and VolkerFitzpatrick. Customer case studies highlight its use for carbon footprint tracking, waste management, and ESG data collection across complex supply chains.
Recent development has focused on automation. BRE has introduced SmartWaste Scan, an AI-powered document capture capability that extracts information from waste transfer notes and delivery tickets using OCR and machine learning, reducing manual administration while improving data quality. The platform also continues to expand its API capabilities, customizable dashboards, and reporting functions. Pricing is available on request, with implementation typically taking around four weeks and licensing scaled according to organizational requirements.