The RDI service "Study on the integration of sustainable development principles into cost management and strategic planning" provides analytical and methodological support for organisations seeking to align economic performance with sustainability objectives, ESG requirements and the principles of sustainable development. The service covers the analysis and modelling of cost management systems, with the aim of identifying solutions for optimising resources, improving performance and informing strategic decisions.
Through this service, ICSTM supports companies and institutions in assessing how sustainability principles can be integrated into planning, management control, resource allocation and cost analysis processes. The activities may include the analysis of cost structures, the assessment of the economic impact of sustainability measures, the identification of areas where efficiency can be improved, and the development of strategic scenarios adapted to the specific characteristics of the organisation.
The service uses econometric methods, statistical analysis tools and cost assessment models to highlight the relationship between economic performance, the responsible use of resources and ESG objectives. The results can be put to use in developing organisational strategies, informing investment decisions, optimising internal processes and developing decision-support tools geared towards sustainability.
The beneficiaries of the service may include companies and public institutions in industry, manufacturing, the food industry, metallurgy and steel, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, energy and services, as well as other organisations interested in optimising costs, improving performance and integrating sustainable development principles into their day-to-day activities.
The activities are carried out using software tools for statistical analysis and modelling, such as SPSS, SmartPLS and Excel, economic and ESG databases, and the IT infrastructure required for the collection, processing, interpretation and reporting of data. Through this RDI capability, ICSTM provides beneficiaries with applied scientific support for turning economic and ESG data into relevant managerial solutions geared towards efficiency, competitiveness and sustainable development.