Visibility into ESG Targets for an International Agricultural Company
An international agricultural company in the global agricultural sector sought to enhance their environmental sustainability efforts. They lacked a clear view of their indirect (Scope 3) emissions and needed a way to track progress towards company-wide ESG goals.
visibility into Scope 3 emissions and environmental impact
sustainability analytics to track progress towards company-wide ESG targets
data management and elimination of data silos
Challenge Story
Consolidating Data, Trimming Scope 3 Emissions and Democratizing Analytics
Our client, an international agricultural company, sought to enhance the environmental sustainability of its operations, as well as fulfill ESG reporting requirements. The company’s extensive product offerings help customers achieve improved agricultural outcomes. The company prioritizes both innovation and environmentally responsible practices, aligning with the values of its customers.
Their aim was to gain deeper insights into their overall sustainability footprint, contributing to environmental protection and aligning with best practices. A key focus was on mitigating Scope 3 emissions, which are indirect emissions generated throughout their value chain but not directly controlled by the company. These emissions can stem from activities like production and transportation of goods, employee travel, and product use by their customers.
The challenge they faced was data fragmentation, with sustainability data scattered across various reports. The goal was to consolidate this information into a single, centralized platform for easy access. Additionally, they aimed to empower employees across the organization to track progress towards their sustainability goals by democratizing access to relevant analytics.
Solution Story
Building a Comprehensive Sustainability solution with Microsoft’s Power Platform
Our initial engagement involved close collaboration with subject matter experts across various departments within our client’s organization to understand their reporting requirements. This included working with customer success, solutions, and business intelligence teams.
To overcome data silos, we leveraged Microsoft’s Power Platform to unify various data sources. This included spreadsheets stored on SharePoint, OneDrive, databases, flat files, and other internal and external sources accessed through APIs.
Utilizing Microsoft’s Power Platform, we constructed a comprehensive sustainability dashboard that provides insights into critical areas like:
- Vendor emissions within the supply chain
- Emissions categorized by scope and year
- Progress against yearly emissions commitments
- Environmental performance scorecard
To ensure long-term success, we conducted knowledge transfer sessions and implemented change management strategies. This empowered key personnel within our client’s organization to effectively utilize the dashboards following the project completion.
Benefits Story
Empowering Sustainability: Transparency, Impact, and Recognition
The implemented solution provides a centralized, user-friendly dashboard for our client to track progress towards their ESG and Scope 3 emission targets. This transparency empowers them to:
- Gain a Clearer Picture of Their Environmental Impact: The dashboard facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the client’s carbon footprint.
- Drive Sustainable Operations: Data-driven insights enable the identification of areas for optimization, promoting more sustainable practices and futureproofing their business.
- Demonstrate ESG Leadership: Easy access to data empowers confident communication of their commitment to environmental responsibility, potentially positioning them for industry recognition.
