Artech, a global workforce solutions and IT staffing firm, needed to calculate its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to stay compliant with customer sustainability requirements and participate in leading disclosure frameworks such as CDP and EcoVadis.
However, like many organizations without a dedicated sustainability department, Artech faced a challenge: how to complete its carbon footprint efficiently, without costly consultants or deep in-house expertise.
Discovering Persefoni Pro: A Free and Intuitive Carbon Reporting Experience
A member of Artech’s sustainability team discovered Persefoni Pro through an article online and was immediately drawn to the platform’s no-cost access and intuitive workflows.
The team quickly tested the platform and then consulted their longtime third-party sustainability advisor. His response? High praise. He confirmed Persefoni Pro was not only comprehensive and accurate, but fully capable of producing results suitable for formal disclosures.
That was the final vote of confidence the team needed to move forward.
Cross-Functional Collaboration, Powered by Persefoni
Artech’s sustainability function is led by a small (but mighty), cross-functional team:
- Vinu Varghese, Associate Vice President – New Business Development
- Richard Jablonski, RFP Manager
- Benjamin Smith, Senior Proposal Specialist
This team attends webinars, responds to sustainability questionnaires, and manages GHG tracking, often with support from a third-party consultant. To gather the necessary data, they collaborate across departments, typically working with HR, Compliance, and Legal on an as-needed basis.
Despite being relatively new to carbon accounting, Persefoni Pro enabled the team to quickly take control of the emissions calculation process.
Results: Fast, Reliable, and Expert-Verified Reporting
Persefoni Pro enabled Artech to generate a full Scope 1–3 emissions inventory faster than ever before. The platform’s structured templates and automated workflows gave the team a clear, guided path from start to finish, eliminating guesswork and reducing the need for manual calculations.
Even more importantly, the data was verified by Artech’s sustainability consultant, who confirmed the accuracy and completeness of the results. The team used this data to fulfill several objectives: participate in CDP and EcoVadis, and meet customer requirements through supplier sustainability programs.
Key outcomes included:
- Streamlined GHG Inventory Process: Completed Scope 1–3 calculations in the platform in record time (once the data was available) using guided templates.
- Verified Accuracy: Emissions results reviewed and approved by Artech’s external sustainability advisor.
- Prepared for Disclosures: Enabled compliance with CDP, EcoVadis, and client-specific reporting requirements.
- Team Empowerment: Gave a non-technical team the tools to take ownership of carbon accounting without heavy reliance on outside consultants.
What’s Next for Artech?
With a successful 2024 footprint completed, Artech plans to continue using Persefoni Pro for future emissions tracking. The platform has become a reliable, repeatable solution, giving the team the confidence to scale their efforts over time and respond to an expanding set of stakeholder expectations.
🎵 If This Customer Story Had a Theme Song?
“Working for the Weekend” by Loverboy — fitting for a team that tackled sustainability with hustle and heart.
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