- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Five Essentials for Effective Sustainability Data https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/38183?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/38183?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/38183?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Five Essentials for Effective Sustainability Data &body=ESG News from Antea Group https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/38183?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Environment](/CSR-News/environment-0) # Five Essentials for Effective Sustainability Data Apr 18, 2012 1:00 PM ET ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/white%20paper%20cover%20paghe.png) April 18, 2012 /3BL Media/ - Want to accurately measure the value of a business's social and environmental initiatives and drive future business decisions with reliable data? A white paper to help companies craft clear, effective and flexible sustainability data metrics-management initiatives has just been released by Anna Blitz, Sustainability Metrics Specialist and Consultant with Global Corporate Consultancy (GCC) . Recognizing that companies need practical guidance on adopting comprehensive sustainability data collection processes, this paper, entitled Sustainability Measures: Five Essentials for Effective Data Collection, shares the fundamental collection practices GCC has learned managing sustainability data for numerous corporations around the globe. Key learnings are condensed into Five Essential practices: 1\. Clear Data Definitions & Boundaries; 2\. Defined Data Collection Protocols; 3\. “Built-In” Validation; 4\. Capabilities to Anticipate and Effectively Manage Change; and 5\. Routine Auditing and Assurance. The GCC takes a practical approach when helping clients implement flexible and effective data collection programs, believing the development of clear measures not only demonstrates real business value to a company’s sustainability efforts, but also helps a company enhance and better integrate environmental and social parameters into the heart of business operations. With that approach in mind, this white paper has been developed to educate and provide companies with clear and concise steps via which they can reshape their data collection efforts - a must read for companies looking to enhance the management and measurement of their sustainability initiatives. The Five Essentials article can be downloaded from: . [![Antea Group logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/Logo%20Antea__Group%20-%20resize%20for%20web.jpg)](/profiles/antea-group) ### More from Antea Group ###### [EPA's PFAS Agenda One Year In: 2026 Updates & What's Next](/news/epas-pfas-agenda-one-year-2026-updates-whats-next) Mar 31, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [Making the Most of Your Water Risk Assessment](/news/making-most-your-water-risk-assessment) Mar 23, 2026 7:01 AM ET ###### [Antea Group USA Sponsors Season Three of Inogen Alliance's Podcast Rethinking EHS](/news/antea-group-usa-sponsors-season-three-inogen-alliances-podcast-rethinking-ehs) Mar 19, 2026 9:01 AM ET ###### [Top EHS & Sustainability Social Media Accounts to Follow](/news/top-ehs-sustainability-social-media-accounts-follow) Mar 17, 2026 10:15 AM ET ###### [How To Make a Business Case for Sustainability ](/news/how-make-business-case-sustainability) Mar 5, 2026 9:21 AM ET ###### [Reducing Business Environmental Impact: The Tech-Driven Approach](/news/reducing-business-environmental-impact-tech-driven-approach) Mar 4, 2026 10:20 AM ET ###### [Water Risk Assessment: A Practical Guide for Businesses](/news/water-risk-assessment-practical-guide-businesses) Feb 26, 2026 8:45 AM ET ###### [Smarter Water Management Strategies for Manufacturing](/news/smarter-water-management-strategies-manufacturing) Feb 24, 2026 9:50 AM ET