Best Practices: Creating An RFP For Enterprise Carbon Management Software
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Executive Summary
A combination of tougher climate change policies and investor demand for accurate carbon emissions data has ramped up the pressure on firms to implement net zero emissions strategies and energy transition plans. To succeed with these strategies, firms will need to invest in an enterprise-wide carbon management digital platform. This will encompass five layers of functionality: climate risk and disclosure management; carbon emissions pricing and financial analysis; net zero project and programme management; carbon emissions data and inventory management; and Scope 1, 2 and 3 data acquisition. To deliver on their futureproof vision, firms should select digital solutions from one or more innovative carbon software and services providers. RFPs should be designed to assess product functionality as well as implementation expertise and the scale of vendors’ resources.Firms Need a Futureproof Vision To Digitize Carbon Management Strategies
Net Zero Strategies Generate A Host of New Carbon Management Business Requirements
Tech Buyers Need A Futureproof Vision For Enterprise Carbon Emissions Management
Build An Enterprise Carbon Management Digital Platform Across Five Layers Of Functionality
RFPs Should Evaluate Innovative Carbon Management Technologies
The Enterprise Carbon Management Digital Solutions Provider Market Is A Hotbed Of Innovation
Guidelines For Creating An Enterprise Carbon Management RFP
Figure 2. Enterprise Carbon Management Software Providers
Figure 3. RFP Template For Enterprise Carbon Management Vendor Selection
About the Authors
David Metcalfe
CEO and Co-Founder
David is the CEO and co-founder of Verdantix, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction and client engagement. Since co-founding the firm in 2008, David has built a ...
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Elisa Molero
Senior Analyst
Elisa is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in supply chain sustainability. Her research covers 100 vendors in the supply chain sustainability market, supporting buye...
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Connor Taylor
Principal Analyst
Connor is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix. He focuses on delivering research to help senior executives navigate decarbonization decision-making and build effective strategies...
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