Brittany Pettit is the Global Outbound Product Manager, ESG Management at ServiceNow, a cloud computing platform to help companies manage digital workflows for enterprise operations. With over 10 years of experience in the software industry, she knows a thing or two about the role of technology in the corporate sustainability space.

We discussed the evolution of corporate sustainability and how it has grown in the footsteps of other more mature business functions like HR and finance; departments that have realized the importance of efficiency, good data, and recognized standards. The role of enterprise platforms in advancing sustainability and ESG reporting is rapidly evolving. We talked about how these powerful tools can streamline data collection, automate reporting, and provide valuable insights for sustainability professionals.

If you’re spending too much time manually collecting data, Brittany offers advice for getting buy-in from decision-makers, emphasizes the importance of finding a platform that is configurable and can grow with the organization's needs, and outlines the key steps you’ll need to take when finding a solution for your organization.

And, we couldn't help but touch on the role of AI and other innovative technologies in enhancing your company’s sustainability efforts.

Here are some of the key topics and takeaways you’ll appreciate:

Technology can help sustainability professionals demonstrate the value and impact of their initiatives, including new revenue opportunities and risk reduction.
While technology is advancing, it is still important for sustainability professionals to have a deep understanding of their data and be able to interpret and communicate its significance.
Enterprise platforms can streamline data collection, automate reporting, and provide valuable insights for sustainability professionals.
Technology can help sustainability professionals demonstrate the value and impact of their initiatives, including new revenue opportunities and risk reduction.
What to look for when it’s time to start shopping for an enterprise resource platform.
How to pitch the idea to your CFO/Purchasing Department and why they should support you.

Links associated with our conversation:

ServiceNow - https://www.servicenow.com/
Brittany Pettit - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanypettit/
Bard MBA in sustainability - https://gps.bard.edu/academics/mba-in-sustainability

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