How to Manage Sustainability Data

WITH THIS BASELINE INFORMATION YOU CAN SET UP THREE SYSTEMS, EACH OF WHICH ARE KEPT UPDATED REGULARLY. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS SET AND FORGET.

MASTER UTILITIES TRACKER

SUPPLIER DATA MATRIX

DATA MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

A record of precisely what and who is behind your data, a checkpoint for completeness, and a reference point for an existing or future custodian.

A working list that can be updated as suppliers change, assets are bought or sold, or tenancies change.

Documented processes around what you do to collect and analyze data, how you do it, and how it aligns with regulatory frameworks.

These processes can help produce auditable reports and the accompanying explanation required if a decision is made to include or omit data. An auditor may request the ‘basis of preparation’ or conduct ‘spot checks’ in the same way they do for financial reporting, and having identifiable methods and processes will address red flags. They should also be updated or checked periodically to reflect ongoing changes in your business operations. Good processes require active management.

RETURN