You can’t fix what you can’t measure. Introducing the Periva Sustainability Index – a live ranking of cities across a range of evolving and expanding sectors, enabling the tracking of sustainability efforts over time and identification of areas for improvement.
In today’s world, sustainability is a priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. The Periva Sustainability Index is a dynamic tool that evaluates environmental sustainability across 1,700 U.S. cities, offering real-time data to guide decision-making.
For consumers, the Periva Sustainability Index provides insights into living, investing, and working in eco-conscious communities:
•Helps consumers actively participate in fostering a more sustainable world. •Enables you to learn about local sustainability metrics and find areas where you can contribute. •Helps consumers decide where to live, work, and invest, make good sustainable living choices, support and engage with sustainability-focused businesses, organizations, policies, and practices.
Businesses
Businesses can harness the Periva Sustainability Index to improve practices, comply with regulations, and attract talent.
•The Periva Sustainability Index assists businesses in enhancing their sustainability practices and making environmentally responsible decisions that benefit their bottom line. •They can choose to operate in cities with clean air, green spaces, and sustainable living attracts and retains talent. •Utilizing sustainability data enables informed business growth aligned with environmental goals and social responsibility. •Businesses can enhance their brand reputation by aligning with sustainability-focused cities, attracting eco-conscious consumers and stakeholders. •To stay ahead of regulations and minimize environmental risks, businesses can understand and adapt to local sustainability policies. •They can explore partnerships with cities and other businesses for sustainable projects.
Governments
Governments shape policies, allocate resources, and engage citizens in environmental stewardship. The Periva Sustainability Index aids governments at all levels in advancing environmental sustainability goals:
•Use real-time sustainability data for evidence-based environmental policies addressing local and regional challenges. •Compare cities' sustainability to identify areas for improvement and develop competitive sustainability strategies. •Allocate resources in cities based on sustainability scores and identified needs for impact and efficiency. •Promote community involvement in environmental stewardship driven by standardized sustainability data. •Monitor and assess sustainability initiatives to adjust strategies for long-term environmental goals. •Compare to global sustainability standards, collaborate with peers and partners, and exchange best practices and creative solutions.
Organizations & academia
Environmental organizations and academic researchers also benefit from the Index's data, driving advocacy, research, and collaboration to advance sustainability goals:
•Utilize current sustainability data to strengthen advocacy for environmental policies and initiatives. •Identify cities with environmental challenges or successes for focused campaigns. •Track cities' sustainability progress to measure policy impact, identify areas for improvement over time. •Promote sustainability awareness in cities, educate and engage with communities at all levels. •Forge partnerships with cities, businesses, and organizations to create and apply innovative environmental solutions. •Utilize Index data to enhance grant applications and funding proposals by showing a clear need and potential impact.
By offering a comprehensive, evolving view of sustainability, the Periva Sustainability Index empowers everyone to make informed, impactful decisions that contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
