When organisations think about ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals, access control might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, the way people enter, move through, and interact with a building has a profound impact on sustainability, inclusivity, and compliance.

ResiKEY, with its wallet-based credential platform, offers a future-ready solution that aligns seamlessly with ESG priorities. Here’s how.

Environmental Impact: Eliminating Plastic, Reducing Waste

• Traditional access systems rely on plastic cards, fobs, and printers all of which carry a significant carbon and waste footprint. With wallet-based access:

• No more single-use plastics: Credentials are issued digitally to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.

• Lower energy use: No need for card printers, mail distribution, or replacement logistics.

• Sustainable lifecycle: Revoking or updating credentials is instant and electronic, with zero physical waste.

By eliminating physical cards, organisations can save thousands of plastic cards per year, contributing directly to sustainability reporting.

Social Value: Accessibility and Experience

• ESG isn’t only about the planet—it’s about people. Wallet-based credentials improve inclusivity and workplace experience:

• Universal access: Users carry their credentials on devices they already own and use daily.

• Accessibility support: Digital passes can integrate with accessibility features on iOS and Android (screen readers, haptics, larger text).

• Frictionless experience: Tenants, staff, and visitors enjoy tap-and-go access without app downloads, forgotten cards, or waiting for replacements.

This improves engagement, reduces frustration, and supports employee wellbeing—a key measure in ESG reporting.

Governance: Compliance, Security, and Reporting

• Strong governance is about transparency, accountability, and risk reduction. ResiKEY strengthens all three:

• Audit trails: Every credential issue, update, or revocation is logged, supporting compliance with ISO, SOC, and other frameworks.

• Real-time control: Credentials can be revoked instantly if a device is lost or a user leaves.

• Data-driven insights: Usage reporting helps organisations track space utilisation, improve safety, and demonstrate ESG alignment.

ResiKEY in Practice

At sites like 101 Collins and Rialto, ResiKEY has proven that wallet-based access is more than convenience it’s a strategic lever for ESG:

• Sustainability: 100% reduction in plastic cards.

• Social inclusion: Seamless tenant and visitor access.

• Governance: Secure, compliant, and fully auditable.

ESG + Access Control = A Natural Fit

ESG strategies succeed when they’re embedded in day-to-day operations. By replacing outdated physical cards with wallet-based credentials, organisations:

• Cut down waste and carbon.

• Improve inclusivity and user experience.

• Strengthen compliance and reduce risk.

ResiKEY makes ESG progress measurable, practical, and visible at the building entrance.

If your organisation is looking for practical ways to embed ESG principles into daily operations, access control is a natural starting point. By replacing outdated plastic cards with ResiKEY wallet-based credentials, you can cut waste, improve inclusivity, and strengthen compliance in one step.

If you’d like to see how ResiKEY can help your building or portfolio meet its ESG requirements, reach out to our team we’d be happy to walk you through recent deployments and explore what’s possible for your organisation.