1. Collect
Our process begins with a comprehensive assessment, where essential data is collected to assess your club's environmental impact & calculate a carbon footprint. This data includes water and energy consumption, chemical usage, renewable energy generation, and more. This information is gathered and uploaded to our software platform where you can create a personalized dashboard & pinpoint areas of waste and inefficiency.
2. Analyze
The next step of our process is to analyze all of the collected data. Built into our software program is an emissions calculator for each applicable metric, such as natural gas consumption. Our calculator uses recognized emission factors and standards set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to ensure accuracy. You can use this tool to view a breakdown of your emissions by category and highlight key contributors.
Our software also allows you to generate category specific charts & reports so that you can take a deep dive into any one area of interest and discover opportunities for improvement.
3. Benchmark
One of GreenSeeker's standout features is our integrated benchmarking analytics program. This invaluable tool empowers general managers, superintendents, board members, and more by providing the means to leverage data for decision-making. Users can anonymously compare any data in our system such as electricity usage or natural gas emissions across the nation or within their specific region. For instance, a GM in Maine can apply filters within the platform to gauge their fertilizer emissions against clubs of similar size in Maine or extend the comparison to encompass all Northeastern clubs. This data-driven insight supports clubs in making informed choices and optimizing their sustainability efforts.
4. Take Action
Once a club identifies the sources of its environmental impact and gauges its performance in various categories, it gains the insights needed for effective decision-making. The club-specific report with our premium subscription focuses on areas where improvements can be made and offers tailored suggestions for reducing environmental impact and lowering operational costs. These recommendations encompass a spectrum of options, ranging from cost-effective, easily implemented changes to more substantial, large-scale projects. By presenting a range of choices, clubs can determine where they wish to enhance their sustainability efforts and to what extent they want to implement changes to improve both their environmental responsibility and financial efficiency.