Global Technology Leader Empowers Sustainable, Cost‑Efficient Building Operations 3 min read Client Snapshot Profile A global technology leader that develops software, cloud services, and intelligent platforms used by organizations, governments, and consumers worldwide. Situation The client’s real estate group faced significant barriers to advancing its global sustainability goals, specifically reducing carbon emissions, waste, and water usage. Work Performed Protiviti transformed a fragmented sustainability effort into a coordinated, scalable global program via development of comprehensive carbon, water, and waste roadmaps along with a suite of ESG reporting controls. Outcome/Benefits With a global program in place, the client has identified an approximate 10% reduction in operational spend and achieved zero deficiencies in ESG reporting for the first time in recent history. The challengeThe client lacked a dedicated, full-time team and program management, leading to fragmented efforts, insufficient infrastructure, and systemic data issues. There were critical gaps in execution and accountability. Client sought a reliable partner to establish the structure, drive efficient program management, and transform sustainability reporting.The solutionProtiviti defined the client’s scope and strategy to increase efficiency in sustainability program operations through program management, change management, technology and data management. We developed a roadmap to achieve company goals through the establishment of organizational capacity, setting program targets and incorporating them as milestones for the roadmap. We operationalized the sustainability program by defining KPIs, incorporating systems and tracking mechanisms, and completing projects with measurable results.Additionally, Protiviti:Submitted comprehensive carbon, water, and waste roadmaps including key projects and budget through 2030, identifying an approximate 10% reduction in operational spend of a multimillion-dollar budgetDeveloped a suite of ESG reporting controls for the business group and streamlined, centralized, and implemented processes for data collection, leading to zero deficiencies for the business group for the first time in recent history.Protiviti continues to provide ongoing staff augmentation support to the client, with a team supporting carbon, water, waste and data program management, and global coordination and management. Our collaboration turns bold climate and resource commitments into scalable global programs that strengthen accountability, transparency, and measurable sustainability progress. If sustainability is still aspirational, you’re already behind. Topics Business Performance Data, Analytics and Business Intelligence ESG/Sustainability Technology Enablement Industries Technology, Media and Telecommunications We recommend these resources Sustainability Consulting We believe sustainability is a continuous journey, presenting risks and opportunities. Protiviti provides sustainability consulting solutions to help our clients effectively manage sustainability risks and maximize opportunities, while delivering financial value. ESG Strategy and Planning Our commitment to sustainability begins and ends with doing the right thing, in every instance. Our ESG strategy and planning guidance ensures that your organization, and its people, will grow and thrive by providing strategies and tools to report your organization’s sustainability plan in a meaningful way. Pro Location Globe Sustainable Operations Protiviti’s Sustainable Operations Consulting practice helps you move from theory to action by implementing operational processes that align with the expectations of your customers, investors and employees while also complying with rapidly evolving environmental standards and regulations. Pro Screen System Integration Technology Industry Our team will enable your business with a comprehensive approach to scale, drive and achieve business growth, establish and maintain an effective governance, risk, and compliance program, and adapt to a rapidly changing market.
