What you need to build a sustainability program will vary based on your industry, size and goals, but in general you need:
- A data platform to ingest, clean, standardize and transform your data for measurement
- Measurement methodologies and sustainability expertise built into the platform
- Reporting frameworks to help with compliance
- BI tooling to answer custom questions
You also need tools for setting and tracking sustainability reduction targets aligned with global standards and SBT requirements. If you have a complex supply chain, you may also want supplier engagement tools, product carbon footprint tools, and performance management. Throughout this core platform you'll need clear data lineage, error checks and anomaly detection for auditability. The best way to get a sense of your platform needs is to have a conversation with a Watershed team member.
