Da teoria à realidade: 3 passos para implementar um programa de sustentabilidade

O software pode ter um papel vital na tangibilidade e medição dos programas de sustentabilidade. Estabelecer objectivos, envolver os actores e avaliar necessidades de curto e longo prazos são essenciais para garantir o retorno do seu investimento.

Publicado: 16 de abril de 2014 Categoria: Cadernos técnicos

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Eficiência energética, ambiente & sustentabilidade

Schneider Electric

Da teoria à realidade: 3 passos para implementar um programa de sustentabilidade

Publicado: 16 de abril de 2014 · Categoria: Cadernos técnicos

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From theory to reality: 3 steps to implementing a sustainability programme Executive Summary Software can play a vital role in making sustainability programmes tangible and measurable. Establishing objectives, engaging stakeholders, and evaluating short- and long-term needs are essential to ensuring a positive return on your investment. From theory to reality: 3 steps to implementing a sustainability programme Introduction Corporations are learning how to turn sustainability plans into action. What was once little more than an annual report documenting environmentally friendly business activities has grown into something with measurable bottom-line impact — the kind requiring accurate, audit-proof data. Today, corporate sustainability involves an integrated strategy for managing resources, maximizing efficiency, and meeting financial objectives. Yet, even as more and more companies acknowledge the value of a well-structured sustainability strategy, many still lack a cohesive, integrated approach to implementation. Taking a new approach After conducting more than 200 interviews with 60 enterprises and studying organizational models, the authors of an MIT Sloan Management Review study1 identified several commonalities among sustainable businesses (Figure 1). Willing to take measured risks in pursuit of sustainability Seek knowledge from external sources Figure 1 Evolving from traditional to sustainable requires companies to shift thinking and behaviour. ‘For most businesses,...

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