Case Study

Sapling Creations Pvt. Ltd.

Information Technology | Creative Tech

Location Sahya CyberPark, Kerala

Industry Information Technology

Team Size 36 Employees

Evaluated April 2025

SIM Score Out of 100

57.3 Environmental

40.3 Social

36.2 Governance

Valid through April 2026

Company Overview

Founded 2018

Office Space - 2,500 sq. ft.

Sapling Creations is a creative tech company based in Kerala's Sahya CyberPark. With 36 employees working in a 2,500 sq. ft. modern office space, they sought to evaluate and enhance their sustainability practices across environmental, social, and governance dimensions.

Comprehensive ESG assessment
SIM framework implementation
Sustainability roadmap development

The Challenge

Starting Without a Framework

Sapling Creations recognized the growing importance of sustainability but lacked established frameworks or certifications to measure and improve their ESG performance. They needed a comprehensive assessment to understand their current position and identify actionable improvements.

Our Solution

SIM Framework Assessment

Build to Sustain partnered with Sapling Creations to conduct a comprehensive ESG assessment using our proprietary SIM (Sustainability Index Metric) framework. This provided a clear baseline and roadmap for improvement.

On-site facility assessment and documentation review
Stakeholder interviews and process evaluation
Environmental impact analysis and carbon footprint estimation
Governance structure and policy review

Assessment Methodology

Discovery Phase Initial data collection and baseline establishment

Assessment Phase Detailed ESG evaluation across all parameters

Analysis Phase Score calculation and gap identification

Roadmap Phase Improvement recommendations and action plan

Assessment Results

Key Findings

Strengths Identified

Good natural lighting & ventilation systems
Low water consumption (<1,100 L per person monthly)
Wastewater recycling systems operational
Recreational spaces and hygiene infrastructure in place

Improvement Areas

No renewable energy implementation; HVAC unoptimized
Absence of sustainability certifications (LEED/IGBC/WELL)
Zero recycled procurement; no upcycling program
Limited IoT monitoring and community engagement
Inadequate formal wellness and ergonomic programs

The Outcome

A Clear Path Forward

Through our comprehensive SIM assessment, Sapling Creations now has a detailed understanding of their ESG performance and a prioritized roadmap for improvement. The Green Guardian Badge recognition validates their commitment to sustainability while providing a framework for continuous improvement.

35% Environmental
Weight

35% Social
Weight

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Next Steps for Sapling Creations

1 Implement renewable energy solutions and optimize HVAC systems
2 Pursue LEED or IGBC certification for the office space
3 Establish sustainable procurement and upcycling programs
4 Deploy IoT monitoring and formal wellness programs

Official Recognition

SIM Assessment Certificate

Upon completion of the comprehensive ESG assessment, Sapling Creations was awarded the official Build to Sustain certificate recognizing their commitment to sustainability and their Green Guardian status.

Verified ESG performance metrics
Green Guardian Badge holder status
Valid for 12 months from issue date

Sapling Creations SIM Assessment Certificate

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