Real-World Example
Establishment of a global IT infrastructure to implement the sustainability strategy
In an era of increasing sustainability requirements and regulatory mandates, establishing a robust IT infrastructure is crucial for implementing a global sustainability strategy. The challenge lies in addressing the needs of various business units and complying with regulatory requirements.
Background
Our client, a global building materials company, faced the challenge of establishing an IT infrastructure that would both support its strategic sustainability goals and meet regulatory requirements. In doing so, the company had to take into account the diverse needs of its various business units and country subsidiaries.
Specific Task Description
The goal of the project was to provide operational support in coordinating and identifying the needs of the various business units with regard to the future IT infrastructure. In collaboration with the client, the substantive requirements for sustainability metrics were developed, and the necessary operational capabilities of the IT system were identified.
KBC Approach
To manage the various stakeholders, a lean project management approach was established, and an automated, tool-based evaluation process for software vendors was developed. By building knowledge in a way that met specific needs and implementing tailored stakeholder management, the varying levels of knowledge were taken into account and priorities were set.