Lifecycle: Maintain
Utilise carbon incentive practices
Difficulty Level
Beginner
Sector
All
EcoTransIT
Type of Resource
Software tool
Source
EcoTransIT World
What does it do?
Software tool to automate the calculation and analysis of energy consumption, freight emissions, greenhouse gases and air pollutants for most industry modes of transport. User inputs required data into a front page web interface and calculation can be used to inform areas for optimisation.
Why use it?
Easy to use calculator to assess the environmental impact of the use of transport on your project.
Accessibility
The EcoTransIT API is ready for immediate use. The range of interfaces extends from the automatic Soap XML Web Service WSDL to the manual upload of transport-related mass data in CSV format.
Target Audience
Technical
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
Transport / Logistics / Distribution
How to access it
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Purpose and impact in sustainability reporting
Type of Resource
Guidance documentation
Source
PwC
What does it do?
Provides an overview of good practice sustainability reporting including covering some quick and useful tips on setting KPIs and targets, putting in place governance and reporting on the SDGs.
Why use it?
Sound advice on how to conduct sustainability reporting within your organisation.
Accessibility
Fully accessible
Target Audience
Usable by all
Difficulty Level
Beginner
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
All
How to access it
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Impact Management Project website
Type of Resource
Guidance website
Source
Impact Management Project
What does it do?
The Impact Management Project (IMP) is a forum for organisations to build consensus on how to measure, compare and report impacts on environmental and social issues. Brings together a Practitioner Community of over 2,000 organisations to debate and find consensus (norms) on impact management techniques. Provides webinars and publications on best practice sustainability measuring and reporting.
Why use it?
Dedicated page of resources and examples that has been developed to support enterprises and investors to better understand their impacts on people and the planet.
Accessibility
Fully accessible
Target Audience
Usable by all
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
All
How to access it
Rating
SPeAR® (Sustainable Project Appraisal Routine)
Type of Resource
Software tool
Source
ARUP
What does it do?
Decision support software tool that appraises infrastructure projects based on 21 social, environmental and economic indicators. Results are presented graphically on the unique SPeAR® diagram which shows a traffic light system indicating performance in each area.
Why use it?
During the design stage it can be used to compare and assess the pros and cons of various design options, identify key risk areas, guide decision-making and assess the implications of design changes. It can also be used to undertake evaluation upon project completion, and during operation, which can inform organisational learning and approaches to future projects.
Accessibility
Pre-Appraisal SPeAR is free. After which licence costs apply.
Target Audience
Usable by all
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Sector
Construction / Infrastructure
How to access it
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LCA4Waste
Type of Resource
Software tool
Source
Ecological Systems Design, ETH
What does it do?
A software application used to analyse and compare the environmental impact of different resources and waste treatment scenarios within and between industries.
Why use it?
Software tool that provides data and information that can support resource use and waste management decisions in energy intensive industries and in dedicated waste treatment processes.
Accessibility
Software is available free of charge subject to downloading and agreeing to the software agreement.
Target Audience
Technical
Difficulty Level
Advanced
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
Manufacturing / Production
How to access it
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SmartWaste
Type of Resource
Software tool
Source
Delivered by bre
What does it do?
Enter data on to an online platform to ascertain your project's environmental impacts, provide a breakdown of waste, highlight areas for improvement and savings (including time and money) and set new targets. The platform can run various reports at project, business unit or company level to compare performance against targets and BREEAM industry standards. Training also available via the website.
Why use it?
Ability to be able to create a baseline, set targets, track and provide improvement plans throughout your project's lifecycle. Can also gain a clear understanding of your anticipated waste.
Accessibility
Free demo available. Membership is renewed yearly. There are a number of membership levels available. Contact the SmartSite Team for quotes. Training also available.
Target Audience
Usable by all
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
Construction
How to access it
Rating
GEMIS 4.93 (Global Emission Model for Integrated Systems)
Type of Resource
Guidance documentation
Source
International Institute for Sustainability Analysis and Strategy
What does it do?
Public domain life cycle assessment (LCA) and material flow analysis model and database that calculates process and scenario life-cycles. Reports and data documentation are available and the model and database (Excel file) are free to download.
Why use it?
Free tool to conduct process and scenario LCA during the design, build and maintain phases of your project.
Accessibility
The model and database are freely available to download.
Target Audience
Technical
Difficulty Level
Advanced
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
All
How to access it
Rating
WRATE (Waste and Resources Assessment Tool for the Environment)
Type of Resource
Software tool
Source
Golder Associates (UK) Ltd, originally developed by Environment Agency
What does it do?
WRATE is used to assess the environmental impacts of waste management activities during their whole life. It allows users to track the environmental impacts from kerbside collection to advanced waste treatment facilities, such as anaerobic digestion, through to ultimate disposal. Ideal tool for waste management master planning.
Why use it?
Software tool that can support environmental impact assessment of waste services on your project.
Accessibility
WRATE V4 will run on a Windows 7, Windows 10 or Windows XP platform and is designed and licenced on an annual single user basis. 3 types of licences available.
Target Audience
Technical
Difficulty Level
Advanced
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
All