Environmental tools · The E in ESG

Measure the impact. Build the reduction plan.

Use two complementary tools to understand environmental performance from different angles. The Environmental Impact Calculator quantifies carbon, energy, water and waste, while the Environmental Assessment Questionnaire examines the policies, controls and practices behind those results.

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Carbon, energy, water and waste Reduction scenario modelling Evidence and action tracking

Environmental performance

Illustrative calculator output

Environmental

1,284 tCO 俥

Total modelled carbon footprint

−22%

Renewable-energy scenario

Environmental indicators

Carbon emissions 1,284 tCO 俥

Energy consumption 420 MWh

Water consumption 8.6M L

Waste diverted from disposal 71%

Model the potential effect of renewable energy, efficiency, water optimisation, recycling and waste-reduction initiatives.

Two tools, one environmental view

Environmental performance needs a footprint you can track and a management approach you can improve.

The two tools examine the same environmental performance from different perspectives. The calculator converts operational activity into measurable indicators. The questionnaire examines whether suitable policies, responsibilities, controls and supporting evidence are in place.

Quantitative lens

Environmental Impact Calculator Measures environmental impact and models reduction scenarios.

Diagnostic lens

Environmental Assessment Questionnaire Evaluates environmental policies, controls and management maturity.

Environmental assessment tools

Calculate environmental impact, then examine what drives it

Start with measurable indicators, then review the policies, processes and responsibilities influencing environmental performance.

Quantitative

Environmental Impact Calculator

Converts operational and activity data into environmental indicators that can be reviewed, compared over time and used to model improvement scenarios.

What it measures

Carbon and GHG emissions Quantify emissions from energy, transport, operations and waste-related activities.

Energy consumption Measure electricity, fuels and other energy used by organisational activities.

Water consumption Track water used by facilities, processes, products and services.

Waste and recycling Measure waste generation, diversion, recycling and disposal performance.

Model reduction scenarios for renewable energy, energy efficiency, water optimisation, recycling and waste prevention.

Key outputs

Environmental footprint Reduction scenarios Trackable indicators

Qualitative and diagnostic

Environmental Assessment Questionnaire

Examines how effectively the organisation manages environmental responsibilities through policies, objectives, responsibilities, controls, evidence and improvement processes.

What it evaluates

Energy and resource management Review how energy, water, fuels and raw materials are monitored and managed.

Waste management Assess waste prevention, segregation, recycling, handling and disposal controls.

Pollution and emissions control Review controls for air, water, land, chemicals and operational by-products.

Biodiversity and ecosystems Evaluate how operations may affect habitats, wildlife and local ecosystems.

Environmental governance Examine objectives, ownership, monitoring, documentation and corrective action processes.

Key outputs

Practice review Evidence gaps Improvement actions

Key differences

Use the right environmental tool for the right question

Both tools assess environmental performance, but they provide different types of insight and support different management decisions.

Calculator compared with questionnaire

Two complementary views of environmental performance

Dimension	Impact Calculator	Assessment Questionnaire
Primary output	Numerical environmental indicators and modelled reduction scenarios.	Diagnostic findings, evidence gaps and improvement priorities.
Input	Activity, consumption, operational and environmental performance data.	Structured responses, policies, records and supporting evidence.
Best suited for	Baseline creation, KPI tracking, performance comparison and scenario modelling.	Internal reviews, readiness assessments, audits and improvement planning.
Level of detail	Measurable footprint across carbon, energy, water and waste.	Deeper review of policies, responsibilities, controls and environmental practices.
Management value	Shows where impact is generated and how potential changes may affect performance.	Helps explain whether the management system can sustain environmental improvement.

How it works

From environmental data to practical improvement

Use the tools as part of a repeatable process that measures impact, investigates management gaps and converts findings into accountable actions.

Define the boundary

Select the organisation, entity, site, activity or reporting period to be assessed.

Calculate the footprint

Enter environmental and activity data to generate measurable indicators and baselines.

Assess the management system

Review policies, responsibilities, controls, practices and supporting evidence.

Plan and monitor improvement

Model initiatives, assign actions and monitor environmental performance over time.

Better together

Measure today's impact and improve tomorrow's performance

The Environmental Impact Calculator shows where environmental impact is generated and allows reduction scenarios to be modelled. The Environmental Assessment Questionnaire examines whether suitable policies, controls and responsibilities are in place to deliver and sustain improvement.

Measurable baselines Establish clear carbon, energy, water and waste performance indicators.

Clearer management gaps Identify missing policies, responsibilities, evidence and controls.

Better reduction planning Compare possible initiatives before prioritising resources and actions.

Accountable improvement Assign environmental actions and monitor progress with supporting evidence.

Measure before you reduce

Understand your footprint and build a practical reduction plan

Calculate environmental impact, examine the management practices behind it and convert both results into measurable improvement actions.

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