Digitising carbon footprinting with bespoke web applications
Environmental Resources Management (ERM), a global leader in environmental consultancy, engaged Si Novi to develop a web-based application to support one of their carbon footprinting projects. The tool was designed to enhance scalability, enable secure user access, and streamline data sharing, all while integrating seamlessly with ERM's existing Excel-based models.
About ERM: Global Leaders in Sustainability
ERM is a premier global consultancy specialising in sustainability, environmental strategy, and corporate responsibility. With decades of experience and a diverse portfolio of projects, ERM provides innovative solutions to help organisations worldwide address their environmental challenges and achieve their sustainability goals.
The Challenge: Enabling Secure and Scalable Access for Carbon Modelling
For one of their carbon footprinting projects, ERM relied on detailed Excel models for complex calculations and data analysis. While effective for internal processes, these models were difficult to share at scale online, lacked robust user access control, and required a solution that would streamline collaborative workflows without compromising the integrity or flexibility of the models.
ERM sought a web-based application to:
- Facilitate controlled access for different users and stakeholders.
- Enable scalable usage across teams and locations.
- Streamline data sharing, ensuring seamless integration with the existing Excel-based workflow.
Without such a solution, the project risked inefficiencies, potential security vulnerabilities, and limited scalability.
Why ERM Chose Si Novi: Collaboration and Technical Excellence
Si Novi was selected for their proven expertise in converting complex models into scalable web applications and
their collaborative approach to development. ERM valued Si Novi's ability to:
- Reverse-engineer intricate Excel models while preserving accuracy.
- Develop scalable, user-friendly web applications tailored to business needs.
- Work iteratively and collaboratively with ERM's team, ensuring alignment with the project's goals at every stage.
A Secure and Scalable Foundation on AWS
AWS was chosen as the platform for its ability to deliver scalability, reliability, and robust security for web-baed applications. Key AWS features leveraged included:
- Global infrastructure for high availability and accessibility.
- Security features to protect sensitive data and intellectual property.
- Future-proof capabilities for seamless integration with additional services as needs evolved.