Kin + Carta Microsoft Sustainability Manager 10-Week Implementation

Overview: In this 10-week implementation, Kin + Carta will help organizations implement Microsoft Sustainability Manager, develop a comprehensive sustainability data strategy that leverages Azure solutions, ingest and interpret data, and deliver a tailored MSM reporting experience for effective sustainability reporting across Scopes 1 and 2 emissions.

This is the offering for you if you struggle with:

• Siloed data from disparate sources hindering a comprehensive view of sustainability performance
• Diverse data formats and inconsistent data quality affecting the accuracy of carbon emissions reporting
• Manual and time-consuming processes for recording, reporting, and reducing carbon emissions
• Evolving disclosure requirements and increasing stakeholder expectations for transparency and action

Solution: Leveraging Kin + Carta's expertise in Strategy and Innovation, as well as Data and AI, we will provide a comprehensive solution to address the challenges faced by organizations in managing their GHG measurement and reporting efforts. We will help the organization assess their existing scopes 1 and 2 GHG data landscape, unify available data, and deploy Azure solutions to ingest and interpret that data so that it is fit for internal use and public disclosure.

Staffing Model:

• Data Strategist
• Sustainability Strategy Director
• Architect
• Data Analyst

Assessment Activities: WEEK 1-2: STRATEGY AND PLANNING

• Kickoff meeting to align on project goals and objectives
• Define sustainability data strategy, leveraging Kin + Carta's Strategy and Innovation service line
• Assess existing data sources and identify gaps
• Scope and prioritize data and other Azure solutions required for a full implementation, addressing data silos and diverse formats
• Develop a detailed project plan for implementation

WEEK 3-4: DATA SCOPING AND INGESTION

• Design data ingestion processes and implement data connectors, streamlining manual processes

WEEK 5-6: DATA INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS

• Interpret and analyze ingested data with Cloud for Sustainability, optimizing with Azure and Power Platform tools
• Develop insights to support decision-making and goal-setting aligned with sustainability objectives
• Address any data quality or integrity issues

WEEK 7-8: DASHBOARD DESIGN AND REPORTING CONFIGURATION

• Design a customized MSM dashboard based on organization needs, leveraging Azure and Power Platform Solutions to customize
• Configure dashboard with ingested and interpreted data for scopes 1 and 2 emissions
• Perform user acceptance testing and iterate based on feedback
• Develop 1 report to satisfy chosen reporting requirement

WEEK 9-10: DASHBOARD DEPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

• Deploy the MSM dashboard to the organization
• Train users on how to utilize the dashboard for decision-making
• Provide documentation and best practices for ongoing dashboard management

DELIVERABLES

• Comprehensive data strategy aligned with existing sustainability objectives and Azure solutions
• Fully scoped and ingested data for Scopes 1 and 2 emissions
• Tailored MSM dashboard for effective sustainability management and reporting, adhering to evolving disclosure requirements
• Full implementation roadmap to include Scope 3 emissions