Creating sustainable futures/CSF104/Right tools/Objectives

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To choose the right tool requires a clear understanding of the importance of the Tools level of the 5 Level framework. To adequately consider the Tools level of the framework you need to consider the material issues for the particular organisation or project and what tool will provide the best result. For example:

• Carbon footprint – measure to manage
• Life Cycle Analysis / Strategic Life Cycle Analysis - design
• ISO14000 / EnviroMark – environmental management system
• ISO26000 – social management system
• Lean - efficiency
• Future Fit Business Benchmark (strategic benchmark)
• PROBE for sustainability excellence (current state benchmark)
• Greenstar / Living Building Challenge
• Environmental Product Declarations – Declare labels
• Social Progress Indicators / Genuine Progress Indicators

The key point is to make sure that you measure the elements that align with delivering the strategy, towards the vision of success, in the system you’re operating in. So choosing the right indicators and tools is key.

Objectives

In this learning pathway you will:

• Ensure the right measures are in place.
• Understand the Tools level of the 5 Level framework.
• Explore which tools are best.