Dr Edward Smith, U.S. Director of Sustainability Services, recently spoke to Glenn Tyranski during New York Energy Week 2024 about “Advancing Impact Through Effective Evaluation”.
New York Energy Week (NYEW) is one of the most dynamic events in the US, creating synergies and connections between industry experts in a wide range of sectors. The annual event unites like-minded individuals across the renewable and traditional fuel industries including utilities, regulatory bodies, finance, government, academia, law, media, and more.
In the following interview, Ed outlines how strategic evaluation enhances sustainability initiatives, environmental, social, and economic impacts. He continues to emphasise the importance of setting clear goals, engaging stakeholders, and providing actionable feedback, and features a a sample impact report which shows organisations how a strong framework can elevate their sustainability efforts and achieve greater impact: