ESAM Australia demonstrates its commitment to environmental responsibility with a structured approach to measuring, managing, and improving sustainability. Since 2023, ESAM Australia has partnered with Trace, a sustainability platform that helps businesses understand their environmental impact, improve efficiency, and support credible carbon management.
This partnership enables us to make informed decisions with accurate data, identify areas for improvement, and clearly communicate our progress.
How Trace Supports Environmental Management
Trace offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and mitigating a company’s environmental impact. The platform integrates carbon measurement, decarbonisation planning, reporting, and engagement tools, helping organisations act responsibly and transparently.
This approach enables businesses like ESAM Australia to accurately track emissions, strengthen their reporting, and demonstrate progress to stakeholders.
Emission Measurement and Offset Overview for ESAM Australia
Trace assesses our emissions using operational data. Their methodology aligns with global standards and uses public and proprietary sources. This ensures our reports are credible and consistent.
Their reviews provide full visibility into operational and supply chain impacts, enabling us to understand our footprint and target effective improvements.
Optional Offsetting and Environmental Projects
Trace manages audited carbon credits through recognised partners. While offsetting is only one aspect of responsibility, vetted projects ensure any ESAM Australia offsets meet quality standards and support global environmental efforts.
Trace’s Products & Services
Trace offers services to help businesses calculate their carbon emissions, plan for decarbonization, and foster sustainability. Here’s how Trace supports us:
Collect
Data Integration: Trace streamlines emissions data collection through accounting platform integrations, bulk data uploads, and AI-driven emissions category mapping. This process ensures data accuracy and quality while saving time.
Measure
Emission Hotspots: Trace helps us measure our carbon footprint in alignment with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This enables us to identify and understand emission hotspots within our operations and supply chain.
Engage
Employee Involvement: Trace’s tools engage our employees in the journey to Net Zero through educational initiatives, including a proprietary carbon footprint quiz. This enhances the accuracy of our Scope 3 emissions data by incorporating real remote working and commuting data.
Report
Regulatory Compliance: Trace provides the tools and templates needed to comply with global reporting standards, ensuring we meet regulatory requirements and communicate our progress to stakeholders effectively.
Reduce
Decarbonisation Strategy: Using our footprint data, Trace identifies and prioritises emission reduction opportunities. This helps us select initiatives with the greatest potential to achieve our targets and track our progress over time.
Communicate
Progress Sharing: Trace offers a suite of tools to share our progress towards Net Zero authentically and credibly. This includes customisable reports, Trace verified badges, and marketing materials for our stakeholders.
ESAM Australia’s Commitment to Responsible Operations
Our work with Trace reflects ESAM Australia’s broader commitment to responsible operations and ongoing environmental improvement. By understanding our impact and taking practical steps to reduce it, we continue to strengthen our contribution to a cleaner and more sustainable future.
To learn more about the importance of Net Zero, follow our sustainability journey.
