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We’re back with a new series and new name – The Measure Podcast by Metrikus! You may have previously listened when we were called The PropTech Ramble, but we started to realize we were rambling on about so much more than just PropTech… So this time, we’ll be broadening our horizons and helping you get the measure of a huge range of topics, from building efficiencies and workplace productivity to sustainable buildings and ESG. Throughout the new series, Michael Grant, Metrikus COO and co-founder, will be joined by a new guest every Wednesday – for 10 weeks straight – to size up a brand new topic. Don’t forget to subscribe so you can stay in the loop!
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Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Episode Summary: In the tenth episode of The Measure Podcast by Metrikus, our host Michael Grant is joined by Miranda Hill, Executive, Global Sustainability Leader at Avanade
Episode theme: Sustainability
Episode highlights:
- What is the push for sustainability solutions like from customers right now? (01.55)
- Why should people and organizations care about ESG and sustainability? (06.11)
- The main struggles organizations face when trying to meet ESG demands (09.48)
- Challenges for organizations when measuring their ESG performance and progress (11.57)
- Examples of how digital technology can help with ESG (16.30)
- Strategies for using digital technology to drive sustainability (22.20)
- Sustainability and change management (25.22)
- How can organizations tangibly demonstrate their progress with sustainability in ESG? (28.35)
- Are business leaders becoming scared of greenwashing? (30.33)
- How can employees help with ESG? (31.07)
Key Takeaways:
- “A lot of it is coming from forward-looking, courageous leaders in these organizations that know they have a role and a responsibility with respect to driving sustainability.” - Miranda
- “I think a lot of people have a misconception that ESG and sustainability is this trend that's going to come and go” - Miranda
- “You're going to be more successful with your sustainability initiatives if you can actually work it in and embed it into your strategy and your operations.” - Miranda
- “Do you have the right reporting mechanisms in place and can you actually efficiently report?” - Miranda
- A lot of the sustainability value is coming through cost efficiencies, new revenue generation opportunities and operational efficiencies.” - Miranda
- “I think that your employees are one of your strongest assets. With respect to doing any ESG work.” - Miranda
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Metrikus
Metrikus is a building efficiency platform that helps organizations to make their spaces more efficient, creating positive change for occupants and the environment. Our cloud-based platform achieves this by aggregating data from multiple sources – whether it’s from IoT sensors, the Building Management System (BMS), or elsewhere – into one central place. And once we’ve helped you get your hands on the right data, our platform then transforms it to make it easier to analyze, compare and contextualize.
Michael Grant is the co-founder and COO of Metrikus. Michael is an operations, strategy and management professional with over 20 years in the technology sector. Specializing in technology, software, IoT, ESG and cloud, Michael has over 10 years’ experience working at Senior Management and C-Level and has dealt with large teams to deliver solutions with exceptional service – clients include those from banking, commercial real estate and IT sectors.
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