2b. Track sustainability as project progresses
The environmental impacts of a project can be tracked in a number of ways as a service project progresses.
Likely Lead Roles
Product manager, business analyst
Sub-actions
2b. (i) Document decisions as the project progresses
2b. (ii) Include sustainability in definition of done
2b. (iii) Create and publish a sustainability statement
2b. (iv) Ensure continuous improvement
(i) Document decisions as the project progresses
Documenting decisions helps keep a record of any choices that have a sustainability impact. A risk register can be updated as decisions are made.
Environmental benefit:
A record of decisions with sustainability implications allows a team to understand the project’s approach so far.
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(ii) Include sustainability in definition of done
The ‘definition of done’ (DoD) is an agreed set of items that need to be completed to deliver a product or project. Include environmental sustainability in the ‘definition of done’.
Environmental benefit:
Definition of done helps ensure consistent quality of delivery as well as team alignment and transparency.
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(iii) Create and publish a sustainability statement
A service sustainability statement explains how environmental sustainability has influenced the design and delivery of that service. They can describe how environmental impacts will be measured.
Environmental benefit:
A sustainability statement helps foster a culture of transparency and co-operation around environmental sustainability.
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(iv) Ensure continuous improvement
Ensure continual improvement practices and feedback loops are in place. This helps services respond to:
• changes in the sustainability landscape
• emerging risks
• new opportunities
Environmental benefit:
A service with continual improvement processes can respond to developing sustainability risks and opportunities.