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Sustainability as a service from e & enterprise
e & enterprise has launched a suite of smart solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce resource consumption . They help organisations to automate their operations , make data-driven decisions , diminish their environmental footprint , and uplift the welfare of their communities .
• Smart Spaces achieves up to 30 % in energy savings and up to 50 % improved space utilisation .
• Smart Building and Energy Management system , can attain up to 30 % in energy savings and up to 40 % % in operations optimisation .
• Smart Parking system helps reduce commute time by 60 % and up to 80 % in operations optimisation .
• Smart Waste Management system helps organisations achieve up to 60 % reduction in transportation and up to 80 % in operations optimisation .
• Smart Lighting system allows users to gain up to 75 % in energy savings and up to 80 % in operations optimisation .
• Smart Environment Monitoring is also part of the suite .
These solutions are key components of e & enterprise ’ s “ Sustainability as a Service ” model , helping organisations reduce emissions and eliminating unsustainable practices . The Sustainability as a Service model offers a structured approach to seamlessly integrate sustainability into business operations . processes , followed by pinpointing emission hotspots and formulating initiatives to mitigate the emissions impact . Collaborative evaluations with stakeholders are fostered to set realistic sustainability goals and designing a plan to navigate the operations toward a more sustainable trajectory .
Complete ESG : A thorough review of the ESG practices is conducted to gauge current maturity , benchmark against industry standards , and identify crucial topics , paving the way for a solid Materiality Analysis and a comprehensive Sustainability Roadmap .
Step 2 : Record and report
This important step involves using modern technology to automate data collection , breaking down data silos to foster a collaborative mindset towards sustainability , and diligently tracking performance against set goals to measure progress .
The alliance with Microsoft ' s Cloud for Sustainability elevates the capability of e & enterprise in this critical step . This platform automates data collection and consolidates sustainability insights , enabling accurate emissions calculations across Scope 1 , 2 , and 3 .
Step 3 : Reduce , replace and remove journey toward sustainability , meeting current business needs while fostering environmental responsibility .
Why sustainability matters
Embracing Environmental , Social , and Governance , ESG practices enhances brand reputation , attracts investors , improves employee retention , aids regulatory compliance , and boosts profitability through operational efficiencies and cost savings .
Journey to a greener tomorrow
e & enterprise lays out a clear four-step journey toward sustainability :
Step 1 : Analyse
GHG Accounting : Formulating a Greenhouse Gas , GHG inventory , marking the boundaries for Scope 1 , direct emissions , Scope 2 , indirect emissions from purchased utilities , and Scope 3 , other indirect emissions to capture the full spectrum of an organisation ' s carbon footprint .
This phase includes collecting relevant GHG data across different organisational locations and business e & enterprise has launched a suite of smart solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce resource consumption . These include Smart Spaces , which achieve up to 30 % in energy savings and up to 50 % improved space utilisation . There is also the Smart Building and Energy Management system , which can attain up to 30 % in energy savings and up to 40 % % in operations optimisation .
The Smart Parking solution helps reduce commute time by 60 % and up to 80 % in operations optimisation . With Smart Waste Management , organisations can achieve up to 60 % reduction in transportation and up to 80 % in operations optimisation . The Smart Lighting system allows users to gain up to 75 % in energy savings and up to 80 % in operations optimisation . Lastly , the suite includes Smart Environment Monitoring .
These solutions are key components of e & enterprise ’ s “ Sustainability as a Service ” model , helping organisations reduce emissions and eliminating unsustainable practices and paving the way for greater sustainability . They help organisations to automate their operations , make data-driven decisions , diminish their environmental footprint , and uplift the welfare of their communities .
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