The greenerFramework - A Sustainability Program Maturity Model

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greenerFramework describes possible paths for how sustainability programs could develop over time.

The greenerFramework describes five levels of program maturity:

Level 5: Optimized Institution - The sustainability program is a model internally and externally, and it strives for continual improvement

Level 4: Quantitatively Managed Program -The sustainability program is on par with peer programs within the institution in terms of acceptance, leadership expectations, performance

Level 3: Planned Response - The institution has a complete, documented approach to addressing problems

Level 2: Baselined - The Team has produced deliverables describing the nature and extent of the problem

Level 1: Recognized Need - There is a mandate, and a sustainability Team will be organized to explore issues and options

Each maturity level is described using one of the following focus areas:

• Leadership Driver: What do managers and executives care most about? 
  
• Team Driver: What motivates the Program Team?   
  
• Target Results Sources: Where should the Team expect to see positive results?   
  
• Target Projects: What kinds of work can the Team be expected to accomplish?   
  
• Source Data: What sort of information needs to be collected by Leaders and the Team?  
  
• Reporting: What internal communication is taking place?   
  
• Communication: What is being shared externally and with stakeholders?

- Gerry DeSeve

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