Why do promising pilot projects often struggle during industrial scale-up?
Home / Back Why do promising pilot projects often struggle during industrial scale-up? Many clean economy innovations perform well in pilot trials. But why do they often encounter unexpected challenges when moving to industrial production? Supply chain mapping, modelling and visualisation help identify vulnerable points and allows the company to develop sourcing strategies and inventory […]
Is Trust the Critical Factor in Carbon Markets?
Home / Is Trust the Critical Factor in Carbon Markets? Carbon markets carry significant potential to accelerate decarbonization. Their impact, however, depends on strengthening trust among all stakeholders. 1️⃣ Consumers are raising the bar — they expect companies to use offsets responsibly, alongside measurable progress in reducing emissions. 2️⃣ Businesses, on the other hand, are […]
The Hidden Flaws in Carbon Credits You Should Know
Home / The Hidden Flaws in Carbon Credits You Should Know Carbon credits can drive climate action, and there are three key factors that become significant in qualifying for them, which in fact also contribute to their quality and credibility. 🌱 Additionality: Was the project truly dependent on credit funding, or would it have happened […]
The reality of trade-offs
Home / The reality of trade-offs Not all “sustainable” packaging options perform the same—and some fail where it matters most. Many organisations upgrade to new materials without a clear understanding of how those materials behave through real operational conditions, transport vibration, moisture exposure, stacking loads, contamination risks, and consumer interaction. Without this, packaging decisions become guesswork. A structured trade-off […]
The value of structured decisions without relying on judgment alone
Home / The value of structured decisions without relying on judgment alone In many organisations, complex decisions, such as selecting suppliers, materials, technologies, or investment priorities, are still shaped primarily by individual judgement. These judgements are usually formed through personal experience, functional priorities, or informal discussions rather than a shared evaluation method. This typically results […]
If we take a deep look …
Home / If we take a deep look … at the type of “interaction” we can do during “interactive workshops” …. Aren’t they constrained and narrowed to exchange ideas in a particular, expected way? And we call that engagement, as that is what we are used to. But what if there are better ways. In […]
Turning evaluation into progress
Home / Turning evaluation into progress We often need to choose between “things” in a progressive path for development. Something that already is there, and something “new” or an alternative which is expected to bring a different outcome that to what the current system delivers. What do these look like? – New products designed differently – […]
Making Trade-Offs Visible
Home / Making Trade-Offs Visible Why do some decisions look reasonable at the time, but cause problems later? Often, the issue is not the decision itself, but the trade-offs that were never discussed. In many organisations, options are compared using one dominant factor, such as: – choosing the lowest-cost supplier, – selecting the fastest solution […]
Why Many Decisions Feel Unclear
Home / Why Many Decisions Feel Unclear Many organisations say decisions feel harder than they used to. Is that because people are less capable, or because the decisions themselves have changed? More often than not, it is the latter. A typical decision today might involve: · cost targets that are fixed in annual budgets,· performance or quality […]
Moving from reactive fixes to structured decision pathways – Why packaging needs foresight, not constant fixes
Home / Moving from reactive fixes to structured decision pathways – Why packaging needs foresight, not constant fixes Many packaging changes today are driven by immediate triggers, – New regulations – Customer feedback – Internal cost pressures etc. While these responses are often necessary, they tend to result in incremental, short-term fixes. Over time, organisations find […]