by Rebecca Walker — June 3, 2009—At a time when businesses and local governments are trying to reduce their carbon footprints, there are plenty of companies they can hire to measure their greenhouse gas emissions.
Few, however, offer information about carbon, energy, water, waste and other resources, then advise organizations on how to reduce the use of each one and track the results.
So says Hara, a Menlo Park environmental and energy management software company that is unveiling the second version of its software service that can monitor and manage natural resource consumption and environmental impact.
At least a dozen clients have signed up for the subscription-based service, including Coca-Cola and the city of Palo Alto, says Hara.
Hara collects environmental information to provide a comprehensive view of resource consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact. Next, it defines strategies, forecasts reductions, identifies objectives, and calculates timing and benefits for each initiative. Then, it manages the execution of environmental and energy programs, tracks results for each initiative, and creates an audit trail for regulatory requirements. Finally, the service leverages best practices for continuous improvements.
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