In a recent video conversation hosted by CXO TV – Tech Plus Media, Benchmark Gensuite’s CEO & Founder, Mukund R., shares valuable insights on how to achieve sustainable success in the ever-evolving landscape of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), Sustainability, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. This conversation is a must-watch for business leaders looking to build a strong and successful brand while upholding responsible business practices.
The Conversation Highlights
Unified Digital Platform to Address EHS & ESG Challenges: Mukund R. brings to light the challenges faced by EHS professionals in the early 90s, when they sought to implement new developments in environmental protection and worker health & safety and actualize their commitments to do right by their employees and environment into concrete action. However, achieving this goal in companies and in industrial operations demanded the right tools, processes, management commitment, and organizational culture!
Solving these challenges was a key driver behind the development of Benchmark Gensuite. What started as a series of web-based applications to help EHS professionals achieve their personal and organizational objectives grew into what we now proudly call the unified Benchmark Gensuite digital platform!
The Role of Technology in EHS and ESG: Technology plays a crucial role in connecting employees and stakeholders to a company’s sustainability efforts. It offers transparency, visibility, and recognition for contributions while holding individuals accountable for their actions. Mukund R. emphasizes the significance of technology in streamlining processes and transforming them into a part of an organization’s culture, enabling companies to meet the expectations of multiple stakeholders.
Strategies for Sustainable Success: Benchmark Gensuite focuses on making sustainability a part of an organization’s culture. They convert aspirations into tangible activities, establish baselines, and use technology to engage employees in achieving sustainability objectives. Their digital platform helps organizations reduce significant incidents, set goals and milestones to reduce environmental footprint and achieve net-zero, and enhance various ESG parameters and report them successfully to multiple stakeholders.
Navigating Complex Sustainability Reporting: Mukund R. recognizes the complexity of sustainability reporting, which is becoming increasingly regulated across the world. He stresses the importance of accurately assessing an organization’s operational and supply chain emissions and cataloging and assessing its sustainability performance. Benchmark Gensuite provides data management systems to help companies transparently and accurately manage and report their sustainability performance.
Adapting to Evolving Challenges: In the wake of COVID-19, Benchmark Gensuite adapted its platform to address the evolving challenges of employee health and safety. The platform was enhanced to help companies manage COVID-19 cases in the workplace and reduce transmission risks. With the dispersion of the workforce, organizations still need tools to keep employees connected and engaged while managing risks.
Emerging Trends in EHS and ESG: The conversation anticipates several trends, with a particular focus on the growing importance of Advanced Tech, AI and data. AI is expected to automate and simplify the human-to-digital interface, provide insights, and identify trends and predictive communications that humans may overlook. Mukund R. believes AI will play a pivotal role in addressing sustainability challenges and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Mukund R.’s insights and Benchmark Gensuite’s innovative approach to EHS and ESG provide valuable lessons for companies striving to integrate sustainability into their operations and deliver on their commitments to stakeholders.
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