Dec 2, 2025
Insights on ESG maturity, energy inefficiency and the growing role of AI in building operations.
In a recent interview with Jornal PT Green, Builtrix CEO Javad Hatami offered an assessment of the Southern European market: while EU regulations like the CSRD are accelerating, many companies still lack a fundamental understanding of how ESG impacts their business models. Highlighting that 75% of EU buildings remain energy-inefficient, Javad argued that the slow adoption of digital tools isn't just a compliance issue—it is a financial risk that exposes portfolios to obsolescence. He emphasized that "garbage in, garbage out" remains the central data challenge, advocating for high-fidelity, AI-driven validation to ensure reporting reliability.
However, the interview also pivoted to the immediate opportunity for asset managers. Javad detailed how operational optimization alone can reduce energy consumption by up to 20%, proving that decarbonization does not always require heavy CAPEX. This insight anchors Builtrix’s strategic shift from simple energy monitoring to ESG Intelligence for Real Assets—moving beyond "black box" AI toward "Explainable AI" that empowers investors to trust their data, secure asset value, and drive measurable ROI. Link to full Interview [in Portuguese]: