Want To Shrink Your Carbon Footprint? Start by Expanding Your Data-Driven Insights.

In the race toward decarbonization, companies are confronted with the pressing need to customize strategies that not only align with their unique operational frameworks but also boast scalability. At the core of this pursuit lies the crucial first step of data acquisition – an essential foundation upon which effective decarbonization strategies are built. But gathering data is hard and presents a challenge for many organizations due to the intricacies of their supply chains and resource limitations.??

Here is the good news, by dedicating time and resources to establishing a robust data infrastructure, companies can fortify themselves against the ever-shifting landscape of decarbonization. Explore the resources below to learn more about the interplay between data and decarbonization success.

1. Data Paves the Path to Sustainability Transformation

As more organizations pursue bolder, wider-reaching sustainability goals, there’s one key point to remember: data is the lifeblood of every sustainability strategy and is critical for building a business case, informing goals, implementing projects, evaluating decisions, and tracking and reporting that the strategies are on pace. Learn five ways organizations should leverage data to accelerate sustainability transformation over the next decade. Read more?>>

2. Exploring Digital Tools for Carbon Management

While the market for digital tools to manage carbon data continues to grow to meet the demand, it’s important to remember that not all digital tools are created equal. Before adopting a solution, organizations need to consider the variety of options available, the pain points involved with implementation, and how the digital tool can integrate and scale with an evolving decarbonization strategy. Read more >>

3. Navigating Sustainability Data

Organizations are faced with a haystack of potential information and are tasked with finding the needle that will provide the best insight to optimize their sustainability actions and outcomes. At best, this can be overwhelming and tedious. At worst, it can lead to focusing on the wrong information. Navigating these complex challenges requires organizations to stretch their capabilities in comprehensive sustainability data collection while making estimates where gaps exist.? Read more >>

4. Global Clothing Company Leverages Data for Sustainability Insights

Over the last decade, energy prices have increased in Europe, making energy costs in the retail sector an even larger portion of its operating expenses. One global clothing manufacturer and retailer found this to be true. With 271 sites spread across 19 countries in Europe, its energy bills varied in format and methodology depending on the supplier. With over 300 suppliers, the clothing company uncovered operational inefficiencies with its utility expense and data management system.?Read more >>

Explore more topics to help your business get to Net Zero.