Take any company’s green credentials; what do they really mean? How good is good? How does "best practice" get to be the best? Whenever an organisation is on a path to sustainability, it must know first where it has come from in order to measure the success of where it is going. Benchmarking the present with the past, one initiative against another, your results against those of similar companies is the only way to determine the effectiveness of sustainability practices and projects. With so many "solutions" available in-market, it pays to do your homework before deciding on which one is right for you. A rule of thumb is to ask for proof that the provider has clients who will vouch for their work when you call then (and do ensure you call!) and that they can deliver on every one of the following critical elements:
Managing risk and extracting value are two of the most pressing issues of our times. Credible, science-based tools that assess, measure, benchmark and report on your organisation’s areas of vulnerability help protect brand values, isolate risk and recognise areas for improvement. But don't just take our word for it; check out what the industry leaders have to say: "We feel that EarthCheck is the most stringent and relevant benchmarking tool for us to first measure our performance then systematically take actions for improvement. The robust system and the strength of the underlying research and approach from the STCRC have given us the confidence to entrust EarthCheck to provide us with accurate measures and benchmark intelligence."
"We feel that EarthCheck is the most stringent and relevant benchmarking tool for us to first measure our performance then systematically take actions for improvement. The robust system and the strength of the underlying research and approach from the STCRC have given us the confidence to entrust EarthCheck to provide us with accurate measures and benchmark intelligence."
Michael Kwee, Banyan Tree Global Foundation Limited
EarthCheck is being used by airports such as Kuala Lumpur, destinations such as Destination Melbourne, and sustainable communities such as Kaikoura. Each of these organisations knows that offsetting emissions is not enough; you must first measure, manage and mitigate; regardless of your industry or purpose. Good benchmarking delivers clarity and injects confidence. It delivers rigour into business processes and fortifies reporting. No matter the size, location or environment within which you operate, your market assessments will soon determine that EarthCheck is the most relevant and cost efficient solution available. It is also the only one with more than a decade of benchmarking data.
There are two entry points for businesses; EarthCheck Assessed (for small business) and EarthCheck Certified. Which is best for you really depends on yur type of operation and the seriousness of commitment you want to make to sustainable practices. To register for EarthCheck Assessed, please CLICK HERE. To register for EarthCheck Certified, please CLICK HERE Or contact us today for assistance.