Sydney Trains - Sustainability Benchmarking
“The Vivendi team brought a fresh perspective to our work, helping us get a different perspective on where we stand and what we should do going forward. Their ability to distill complex sustainability practices into actionable recommendations was impressive, and the roadmap they developed has been invaluable in that it helps us know how to think about and articulate our operations against best practices.
We now have a much clearer view of where we stand globally and how we can deliver more sustainable rail operations. Vivendi’s work has made a tangible difference, and we look forward to building on this foundation.”
Client Challenges:
Sydney Trains faced increasing pressure to modernise its sustainability strategies. However, the organisation had limited view of how it was positioned relative to comparable global organisations. This project aimed to:
Benchmark Sydney Train’s current and planned sustainability initiatives in comparison to other global organisations
Identify and categorise areas and examples of good practice for consideration
support the development of sustainabile asset lifecycle management, balancing environmental impact reduction with cost containment
Develop a high-level roadmap of key activities.
Our Services:
Vivendi Consulting conducted a comprehensive sustainability benchmarking exercise, evaluating Sydney Trains’ asset management practices against comparable organisations worldwide. Key elements of our services included:
Global Benchmarking: Identified and analysed sustainability best practices from comparable transport organisations globally. Categorised activities against a sustainability practice framework.
Sustainability Capabilities Assessment: Evaluated key sustainability metrics and capabilities across Sydney Trains’ asset portfolio.
Strategic Roadmap Development: Provided actionable recommendations and a detailed roadmap to reduce environmental impact, optimize asset lifecycle management, and improve operational sustainability.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with Sydney Trains’ leadership to align the roadmap with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
Benefits and Outcomes Delivered:
The benchmarking initiative and subsequent sustainability strategy delivered significant benefits:
Resource Optimization: Reduced resource wastage, leading to estimated projected annual savings of over $1 million through efficiency improvements.
Streamlined Asset Management: Integrated sustainability into the asset lifecycle, reducing maintenance costs and improving asset utilization.
Environmental Leadership: Strengthened compliance with environmental standards and positioned Sydney Trains as a leader in sustainable rail operations.
Strategic Alignment: Provided a foundation for ongoing enhancements in sustainability, ensuring Sydney Trains’ practices evolve with emerging environmental and operational demands.