How to Use the Benchmark Feature in Position Green

What’s it for?

This feature allows you to compare your company’s sustainability performance against peers using a unique dataset based on real data from the Position Green. This guide walks you through the steps to navigate and maximize these benchmark insights.

Getting Started

To begin using the Benchmark feature:

1. Access the Benchmark – Press the Benchmark link in the left-hand navigation.
2. Navigate the Benchmark hub – Explore the Benchmark hub and subpages to understand your company's position in the benchmark.

How to use the Benchmark

1. Understand Your Performance

• The Performance page presents a comprehensive view of how your company’s sustainability performance stacks up against the benchmark.
• It can help you identify key areas where you excel and where improvements are needed.

2. Find Your Position in the Performance view

• A blue dot represents your company’s performance level against the Benchmark.
• Performance segments highlight different benchmarks, and a median line provides context for industry standards.

3. Dive Into the Details with the Analyze view

• Analyze performance metric by metric to gain deeper insights into different sustainability areas.
• Use this information to pinpoint areas for targeted improvement.
• Switch between various data visualizations to understand insights from multiple angles.
• Utilize Custom benchmarks by adjusting ‘Filter benchmark’ to compare your performance with the most relevant peer group.
• Adjust comparison parameters based on industry, region, or company size.

4. Get full transparency with the Method & Composition view

• Gain a clear view of the benchmark’s composition by sector, region, and company size.
• Learn about the methodology behind the dataset to ensure informed decision-making.

By leveraging the Benchmark feature, you can:

• Identify strengths and areas for ESG improvement. 
• Compare your company’s performance against industry peers. 
• Make data-driven decisions to enhance sustainability efforts.