Precise CO2 Calculation and Efficient Data Management: Bones’ Success with BeWo
Case study
Hospitality.
Bone's is a Danish restaurant chain known for its family-friendly dining, fun atmosphere and great food with over 2 million guests annually. Steffen Larsen, responsible for the sustainability strategy at Bone's, shares their journey towards more sustainable business operations using BeWo's CO2 accounting engine.
"Implementing BeWo has been an educational process that has given us deeper insights into our CO2 emissions and will help us make better-informed decisions for a more sustainable future."
- Steffen Larsen, Bæredygtighedsansvarlig i Bone’s
Introduction
Bone's faced a significant task in managing their sustainability reporting and CO2 accounting. Their existing processes were insufficient to meet the growing demands for environmental reporting and data collection.
With a large customer base and an extensive network of suppliers and restaurants, it was necessary for Bone's to ensure an accurate and efficient way to measure their environmental impact.
They saw increasing demand from both customers and regulatory authorities for transparency in the industry's sustainability efforts and decided to get ahead. Their data volume, which included everything from supply chains to daily operations, required a solution that could handle the complexity and scale of their operations.
Steffen Larsen noted that without a robust solution in place, they risked not only falling behind regulatory requirements but also losing competitive advantages in an increasingly environmentally conscious market.
Challenge
Bone's was looking for a tool that could provide
Accurate CO2-calculations
A need for precise and reliable data to measure and report their CO2 emissions.Regulatory compliance
A system that enables compliance with environmental regulations and standards.Efficient data management
A tool that can handle large amounts of data without overburdening the administrative team.
“I believe that the reality we are looking into will be a ‘license to operate’. If you do not actively and positively address sustainability, you will eventually be left behind.”
Bone’s implemented BeWo’s CO2 engine, allowing for data synchronization and automatic CO2 emission calculations. The implementation process included step-by-step implementation and close collaboration with BeWo’s support team.
Preparation and learning
Steffen Larsen spent time learning about sustainability principles and CO2 reporting,.
Data collection
Data was collected in chunks to ensure efficiency.Collaboration
Close collaboration with BeWo’s team ensured smooth implementation and resolution of any challenges.
Implementation
By using BeWo’s CO2 calculation engine, Bone’s achieved:
Time Savings
Reduced time spent on data collection and reporting.
Improved Accuracy
Increased accuracy in CO2 calculations, providing a clearer understanding of their emissions.
Emissions Insight
Identified major emission variances from different sources, informing purchasing decisions.Automated Reporting
Through BeWo’s platform Bone’s had access to a user-friendly dashboard and automated reports with precise CO2 calculations.
Decision Support
Data from BeWo supported Bone’s in making more informed decisions about procurement so they could identify more sustainable alternatives.
Result
Bone's Future Sustainability Plans
Using BeWo's CO2 engine has given Bone's a more detailed overview of their CO2 emissions and helped them integrate sustainability into their operations. This not only helps reduce their environmental impact but also positions them as a responsible player in the industry, actively working for a sustainable future.
Bone's plans to become CO2 neutral within the next 10 years and is pleased to have BeWo guide their sustainability strategy with precise data collection and calculation. They are also working on involving employees more directly in sustainability initiatives through the establishment of a sustainability panel.
