Streamlining Sustainability Reporting with Technology

Introduction to Sustain Life's Webinar on Sustainability Reporting

During a recent webinar hosted by Sustain Life, Melissa Raid, the Chief Sustainability Officer, and Jasmine Jan, the Head of Product, provided an in depth look at the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting. The session covered both voluntary and mandated disclosures and introduced significant updates to their sustainability reporting module.

Key Roles and Responsibilities at Sustain Life

Melissa Raid oversees the strategic direction of sustainability initiatives. Jasmine Jan, as Head of Product, collaborates with various teams to develop features that meet user needs effectively.

Understanding Sustainability Reporting

Sustainability reporting has become increasingly complex due to a variety of frameworks and regulatory requirements. Companies face challenges in efficiently managing this data without detracting from their core environmental objectives. The webinar highlighted how technology can address these challenges by automating data collection and ensuring accuracy.

Decarbonization Tools and Features

Sustain Life offers tools such as greenhouse gas calculators which help businesses measure emissions across different scopes. These tools support setting science-based targets and developing robust mitigation plans.

Enhancements in Reporting Features

The webinar detailed enhancements in Sustain Life’s application that support expanded reporting capabilities:

• Integration with Various Frameworks: The platform now supports additional frameworks like GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) and CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), among others.
• Automated Data Harmonization: This feature simplifies the process of aligning data with multiple reporting standards, reducing manual effort significantly.
• User-Friendly Interface: The platform is designed to be intuitive, making it accessible for users with varying levels of expertise in sustainability reporting.

Practical Demonstration of New Features

Jasmine provided a live demonstration showcasing how the updated features work within their platform. This included a walkthrough of how users can select relevant frameworks during initial setup and how data is automatically formatted to meet specific disclosure requirements.

Q&A Highlights from the Webinar

Participants had numerous questions about specific frameworks and regulations. Key points addressed included:

• Framework Selection: Guidance on choosing appropriate frameworks based on company-specific drivers such as investor or stakeholder pressure.
• Compliance with Regulations: Insights on navigating through new compliance pressures from various jurisdictions including EU, US, and Australia.
• Technical Support: Information on API integrations that facilitate data exchange between Sustain Life’s platform and other major platforms like Microsoft 365.
• Future Updates: Upcoming features that leverage AI for enhanced data accuracy were also discussed.

The session concluded with an emphasis on how leveraging technology not only simplifies compliance but also enables companies to focus more on substantive environmental goals rather than administrative burdens.

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