Sustainable Advantage launches its market leading sustainability portal Sustainable Performance Management
Sustainable Advantage has launched Sustainable Performance its proprietary sustainability management tool. Sustainable Performance was created as a result of our work in the sustainability sector advising companies on how to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the key things that surprised us was the lack of information that companies had. Without recording energy use and then tasking people with change and monitoring actions, reducing one’s carbon footprint becomes a hit and miss process.
We identified a number of issues that needed to be addressed:
- Companies had several buildings with energy data in various forms – spread sheets, utility bills, statements from utility companies, smart meter and manual readings
- Data wasn’t being converted into information tailored to key users / decision makers
- Suppliers were asked to submit their green credentials but often this only entailed paying lip service and our clients wished there was an easier way to vet them and continually monitor their performance
- Our clients’ ultimate client was increasingly seeking information of our clients as part of an annual process or for bid documents for new tenders. It was a very time consuming process to gather all the information needed and to make sure it captured everything and was up to date
- Sustainability has now entered the realm of compliance, notably CRC, with the process, forms and calculations complex and time consuming
- Staff wanted to become more engaged in making changes but were still learning about sustainability and so wanted resources as well as information on how the business was performing and more specifically the areas they were operating in
- Staff wanted a place they could communicate with each other and with other locations in their company to share best practice and to learn from one another
- Funds were made available for sustainability initiatives but company boards wanted a well-considered investment case with anticipated costs, savings etc. They wanted to see clear evidence of enhanced sustainability / energy reduction post investment
Sustainable Performance allows our clients to overcome all of these issues via a web based portal accessible to clients, staff and employees:
- Data is gathered across the entire firm in an array of formats from paper based to live feeds
- Sustainable Performance converts the data into a uniform standard and ensures accuracy and completeness
- Data is converted into relevant, timely information that has been tailored to each individual dependent on their role
- Each individual is capable of setting budgets, monitoring and comparing performance
- Issues and problem areas are automatically flagged up without the need for teams of energy managers
- Budgeting for next month or year’s sustainability components such as electricity spend is very easy with a number of scenarios quickly run through the system
- Any new initiatives such as capex projects are evaluated and contrasted against other options with detailed reports available to boards for funding approval
- Communication with suppliers and clients is live and interactive
Sustainable Performance brings sustainability into the heart of the organisation. Contact Sustainable Advantage today for a demonstration of what Sustainable Performance can do for your organisation.
