"CSRware provided us with a cost-effective, On-Demand Sustainable Supply Chain software solution with exceptional customer service to simplify the deployment of our Environmental Performance Survey to assess our global suppliers."
- Curtis Ravenel, Global Head, Sustainability Group at Bloomberg
"We evaluated a number of solutions and CSRware proved to have the best functionality and deepest understanding of corporate sustainability."
- Brad Minnis, Director of Environmental, Health, Safety and Security at Juniper Networks
"Avaya chose to work with CSRware on this important initiative because of the depth of their software platform that focuses on supply chain performance."
- Wilson Korol, Sustainability Business Leader at Avaya
"We chose CSRware� for the functionality of its platform and for the company's deep understanding of corporate sustainability."
- Katherine Michonski, Program Manager at the Business Council on Climate Change
Why Does CSR Matter?
In today's green economy, the calculation and reporting of emissions is a standard, mainstream business process. The majority of Fortune 500 companies publicly report carbon emissions via their website and registries such as the Carbon Disclosure Project and the Global Reporting Initiative; companies that don't, risk losing business.
Savvy companies know that managing their sustainability and that of their supply chain has a major impact on the (triple) bottom line. Using natural resources efficiently reduces costs associated with energy and water consumption, waste generation and regulatory compliance. It also helps minimize the risk of fines and penalties, operational disruptions and negative impacts to corporate image.
Green ratings from the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, Bloomberg ESG, and CP3 are becoming increasingly influential to a company's brand image. Product-level rating initiatives, like Good Guide and the Sustainability Consortium, are also maturing their approaches. Companies that ignore these trends are in peril of being perceived as incompetent and untrustworthy.
In addition, shareholders are more aware of sustainability's importance, and greener investors demand sustainability reports. Sustainability information allows investors and corporations to make informed decisions and investments which take into account corporate risk from future government legislations, possible future lawsuits, and shifts in consumers� perceptions towards heavy emitters.
As sustainability moves from the periphery to the heart of business and government, organizations are finding that the transition comes with a price and a prize. The price is the fundamental transformation required to integrate sustainability into the fabric of the organization. The prize, however, is tantalizing: the opportunities for organizations to outperform their peers, supercharge their brands and reputations, and achieve high performance.