This Report is intended for use by global companies seeking information on sustainability strategies that deliver business value – economic, social, and environmental performance improvement. It was prepared by Susan Graff and a team of researchers for presentation at The Conference Board: The Promise and Challenge of Sustainable Development conference held in New York June […]
Read MoreSeeking to refine its corporate sustainability program, Caterpillar engaged Susan Graff and her project team to perform a strategic assessment and benchmarking study. Graff’s team used the Sustainability Scorecard™ to evaluate and compare Caterpillar to 28 high performing companies in industries including logistics, transportation, heavy equipment manufacture and finance. The results provided Caterpillar with an […]
Read MoreEnergy assessments of several of Coca-Cola’s plants were conducted to identify opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. This led to the development of an energy management guide that was used worldwide, providing an estimated savings of $75 million annually. The assessment process led to the implementation of Coca-Cola’s environmental management system, eKOsystem. […]
Read MoreSusan Graff and her project team conducted an environmental management system assessment for Cousa – the largest vegetable oil manufacturer in Montevideo, Uruguay. As a part of the work, Graff’s team developed an employee training program and a regional stakeholder engagement program.
Read MoreSusan Graff and her project team conducted an independent assessment of the Delta Air Lines Environmental Management System (EMS). The team evaluated the existing EMS and recommended changes; gathered evidence of sustainable “beyond compliance” activities as a means for generating productivity gains; and evaluated how activities were measured, communicated and tied to Delta daily operations. […]
Read MoreSusan Graff and her project team provided FedEx with corporate sustainable development awareness training and facilitation to support executive team business strategy development on sustainability reporting. They benchmarked marketplace developments on sustainable development and designed the executive training program.
Read MoreThis recognized leader in the commercial interiors market is committed to the goal of sustainability and doing business in ways that minimize the impact on the environment while enhancing shareholder value. To increase understanding and enable further progress, Susan Graff and her project team provided a benchmark report, designed a sustainability education program, and delivered […]
Read MoreLafarge sought to identify and address hidden costs and waste at its Blue Circle North America facility. Susan Graff and her project team employed a combined approach of total cost accounting and the Forum for the Future’s 5 Capital Model, which assesses the human, natural, social, manufactured and financial capital aspects of a system. The […]
Read MoreSkanska USA / Beers Construction came to Susan Graff and her project team for assistance with sustainability-related staff trainings, ISO 14001 EMS development, and guidance on reducing resource use and improving construction waste recycling. The team created an instructor training program on sustainable development awareness, which was designed to efficiently reach 2,500 employees. Graff also […]
Read MoreStrategic Assessment, Corporate Strategy, Performance Measurement and Reporting for Commercial Operations The Client Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international hotel investment and management group with luxury hotels, resorts and residences in destinations around the world. The Group operates 45 hotels in 28 countries worldwide. Mandarin Oriental strives to create value for stakeholders, care for […]
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