[Organization Name] [Date] In consultation with:.

Sustainability Action Plan

[Organization Name][Date]

In consultation with:

[Organization Name]

[Insert organization overview here. Include:

Who We AreWhat We DoWho Is Our Audience]

Our Team

Team Member Department Role

Sustainability Definition

[State a definition of sustainability that captures the meaning and opportunities for your organization]

Sustainability Vision and Mission

[Clearly state your organization’s long-term sustainability vision and/or mission. Use

words that will help direct the growth of your company. Be concise.]

What are the visionary sustainability goals that your team and organization can embrace?

Examples: ◦ Zero waste◦ Net zero carbon emissions◦ Net zero energy◦ New product innovation ◦ A market leadership position in sustainability

Our Big Goals

What potential financial (and other) returns from sustainable value make sense to your management team and organization?

Consider including:◦ Medium- or long-term returns from improving

your brand and how you communicate it ◦ Working with your suppliers and customers◦ Retaining and attracting talent because you are

an organization with sustainable values, etc.

Business Case

State your near-term objectives. Examples:◦ 30% reduction in energy use in 2 years◦ Reducing energy use 3% annually for next 5 years◦ 20% reduction in waste disposal or sent offsite ◦ Development of a new product or market focused

on sustainability in the next 3 years ◦ Improving employee engagement by X% over three

years

Objectives

Describe what you’ve achieved so far:◦ Forming your Sustainability Team◦ Launching projects (be brief, but specific)◦ Gaining support and awareness◦ Etc…

Share any recognition or awards

Accomplishments and Recognition

Portfolio of Initiatives

Short-term, mid-term, and long-term

Portfolio of InitiativesShort-term: 0 – 6 months

• Change 1• Change 2• Change 3

Business model and strategy

• Lighting program 1• Plug load mgmt 1• HVAC mgmt 1• Water mgmt 1• Waste mgmt 1• Other

Energy/resource management

• Employee engagement 1• Employee engagement 2• HR engagement 1• Stakeholder engagement 1

Behavior and culture change

• Business policy 1• Business practice 1• Procurement practice 1

Business policies/practices

[Initiative name]

Financial Costs/BenefitsIntangible/Other Benefits

[Short description of the initiative here]

Replicate this page as necessary for each

initiative

Goals/Metrics: [Describe here how you will measure success]

Summary of Initiatives: 0 – 6 months

Category: Business model and strategy

Description Projected Investment

Annual Cost Saving

Annual kWh Saving

Other Benefits/Savings(MT CO2, gallons, lbs., tons, intangible benefits)


Category: Behavior and culture change


Annual Cost Saving

Annual kWh Saving



Category: Business policies and practices


Annual Cost Saving

Annual kWh Saving



Category: Energy and resource management programs


Annual Cost Saving

Annual kWh Saving


Portfolio of InitiativesMid-term: 6 months – 2 years









[Initiative name]




initiative

Metrics: [Describe here how you will measure success]

Summary of Initiatives: 6 months – 2 years



Annual Cost Saving

Annual kWh Saving





Annual Cost Saving

Annual kWh Saving


Portfolio of InitiativesLong-term: 2 – 5 years









[Initiative name]




initiative

Goals/Metrics: [Describe here how you will measure success]

Summary of Initiatives: 2 – 5 years



Annual Cost Saving

Annual kWh Saving





Annual Cost Saving

Annual kWh Saving


Metrics and Evaluation

Evaluation strategy◦ Describe your high-level plan for measuring

success

Evaluation plan◦ Outline your detailed plan for how you will monitor

progress

Analysis of results vs. projection◦ Indicate how, when, and to whom you will evaluate

whether or not your plan achieved its goals


Reporting

◦ Distribution: How widely across the organization? External? (Relevant stakeholders)

◦ Timing/frequency


Financial Plan

Financial Plan

[Outline a high-level financial plan that defines your financial strategy for funding your sustainability programs and projects .]

List requirements for the following resources:◦ Personnel◦ Technology◦ Finances◦ Distribution◦ Marketing and Promotion◦ Products◦ Services◦ Education and Training◦ Other . . .

Resource Requirements

Summarize the risks of key proposed projects and how they will be addressed.

Estimate expected rewards, particularly if you are seeking funding.

Summary of Risks and Rewards

Conclusion

[Create a motivating and compelling summary that describes the impact your plan will have on your company, its stakeholders, and the world. Create a call to action.]

[Organization Name] [Date] In consultation with:.

Documents

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