Wal-Mart puts forth an initiative to build a global, open database: It may be the most important effort to limit carbon exposure
-by Andy Leventhal, CEO and Founder of Planet Metrics, maker of software that helps companies visually understand their carbon emissions across the supply chain.
Read our interview with Andy Leventhal on Planet Metrics Rapid Carbon Modeling and checkout our interview with the co-founder of method, a customer using Planet Metrics today
Wal-Mart really gets it. It is almost as if they have been listening to us. Their Sustainability Index webcast had three phrases that were repeated by each senior executive taking the stage. Producers of goods and services, large retailers, automakers, and just about every manufacturing company should take their words to heart:
- Reduce cost
- Improve quality
- Understand and manage the Product Life Cycle
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Posted on July 28, 2009
· in USA
method is one of the first customers to use Planet Metrics recently unveiled Rapid Carbon Modeling (RCM) technology to measure and track the carbon footprint of their operations. We asked Adam Lowry, the co-founder and chief greenskeeper of method, to give us some insight into the benefits of using the RCM software.
COD: Every person we talk to LOVES method – I use your products everyday. Your brand has won the hearts and adoration of a big community. How to you think your cradle-to-cradle philosophy has helped establish the method brand?
Adam: For method, there is an important difference between sustainability as an aspect of our products’ quality, and sustainability as a brand position. For us, sustainability is simply about product quality. Our cradle to cradle philosophy drives every product development decision and, in fact, how we design the organization itself. When you buy a method product, it’s just part of what you get.
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Posted on June 16, 2009
· in Interviews
(Heatmap screen of new RCM software)
Planet Metrics new Rapid Carbon Modeling (RCM) technology SaaS Solution sounds like a valuable resource for a wide spectrum of companies and industries. We took some time to connect with Andy Leventhal, founder and CEO of Planet Metrics, to learn a bit more about this exciting news.
COD: Rapid Carbon Modeling (RCM) seems like it is being introduced to the market at a perfect time. Can you give us an idea of who you expect to use this tool and what the value proposition is for your customers?
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Posted on June 16, 2009
· in Interviews
—Innovative Enterprise Solution Gives Supply Chain, Product Management and Sustainability Executives Carbon Business Decision Support
—Method – Leading Eco-Friendly Home Care Company – Selects Planet Metrics to Track Carbon
Read our Interview with Planet Metrics CEO
San Bruno, CA, June 16, 2009 – Planet Metrics today announced the beta release of its Rapid Carbon Modeling (RCM™) solution. RCM enables manufacturers, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and retailers to model, analyze and optimize carbon emissions and energy use throughout the entire value chain, from material extraction to end-of-life, often called cradle-to-grave. RCM provides the optimization tools to efficiently assess exposure surrounding energy and carbon cost scenarios and to model alternatives in order to save money and emit less harmful gasses. RCM enables companies to identify and focus on the highest ROI eco-innovations to drive competitive advantage. As the need to lower total cost of operations continues to increase, leading analysts are reporting that sustainability and corporate social responsibility mandates are emerging as a key cost control and customer retention strategy.
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Posted on June 16, 2009
· in Press Releases
