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artifact_id: A-NEW-SUST
artifact_name: Sustainability Register
artifact_type: template
version: "1.0.0"
status: Template · Active
parent_definition: artifacts/planning-and-baselines/A-NEW-SUST-sustainability-register.md
authority: PMBOK8 Standard §3.6 · Guide §2.5.2
---

# A-NEW-SUST — Sustainability Register Template

> **Usage:** This is the single sustainability and ESG planning artifact. Complete §1–§5 during Planning. §6 (Sustainability Control Log) is updated during M&C performance reviews. Replace every `[FIELD: ...]` placeholder. Obtain baseline approval before executing project procurements or major delivery phases.

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## Section 1 — ESG Framework

### 1.1 Record Header

| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Project name | [FIELD: Full project name] |
| Project ID | [FIELD: Project identifier] |
| Project manager | [FIELD: PM name] |
| Sustainability lead | [FIELD: Name / Role] |
| Version | [FIELD: e.g., v1.0] |
| Status | [FIELD: Draft / Approved Baseline] |
| Approval date | [FIELD: YYYY-MM-DD] |
| Approved by | [FIELD: Sponsor or PM per A06 threshold] |
| Linked artifacts | A04 · A05 · A07 · A08 · A16 · A19 · A26 · A31 |

### 1.2 Sustainability Goals

| ID | Goal Name | Description | Target Metric | Metric Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-01 | [FIELD: Goal 1 Name] | [FIELD: Description of what this sustainability goal will achieve] | [FIELD: Target Metric value] | [FIELD: Starting value] |
| G-02 | [FIELD: Goal 2 Name] | [FIELD: Description of Goal 2] | [FIELD: Target Metric value] | [FIELD: Starting value] |
| G-03 | [FIELD: Goal 3 Name] | [FIELD: Description of Goal 3] | [FIELD: Target Metric value] | [FIELD: Starting value] |

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## Section 2 — Environmental Log

### 2.1 Carbon & Resource Limits

| Resource Category | Indicator | Planning Limit | Measurement Method | Responsible Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Footprint | $CO_2$ equivalent emissions | [FIELD: e.g., 20 tons $CO_2e$] | Carbon offset calculators | [FIELD: PM / Lead] |
| Energy Consumption| Electricity (kWh) | [FIELD: energy cap limit] | Utility / cloud hardware meter | [FIELD: Vendor Manager] |
| Water Consumption | Water usage ($m^3$) | [FIELD: water limit] | Facility / building meters | [FIELD: Facilities Lead] |
| Compute / Cloud | Hardware utilization | [FIELD: energy efficiency cap] | Cloud service dashboard | [FIELD: IT Architect] |

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## Section 3 — Waste Management & Circularity

### 3.1 Material Recovery targets

| Material Type | Estimated Quantity | Target Diversion (%) | Recycling Pathway | Disposal Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware / IT | [FIELD: kg or count] | [FIELD: e.g., 100%] | Vendor buyback / E-waste center | [FIELD: Cost / Credit] |
| Packaging | [FIELD: kg or units] | [FIELD: e.g., 80%] | On-site recycling services | [FIELD: Cost] |
| Office / Material | [FIELD: kg] | [FIELD: e.g., 90%] | Municipal sorting | [FIELD: Cost] |

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## Section 4 — Social Equity & Workplace Safety

### 4.1 Safety & Community Alignment

| Performance indicator | Planning Standard | Target Value | Monitoring Cadence | Action if Violated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work hours limit | Max consecutive work hours | [FIELD: e.g., 45 hours / week] | Weekly timesheet audit | Re-allocate resources |
| Team safety rating | Psychological safety index | [FIELD: e.g., 4.5 / 5.0] | Monthly survey | Leadership review |
| Community Impact | Local noise/disruption level | [FIELD: e.g., zero complaints] | Weekly community liaison | Stop work / re-schedule |

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## Section 5 — Product Lifecycle Decommissioning Plan

### 5.1 Strategic Disposal & Transition

| Decommissioning Phase | Action description | Required resources | Target Completion Date | Estimated Lifecycle Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Shutdown | [FIELD: System power down / hardware collection] | [FIELD: IT / Logistics team] | [FIELD: YYYY-MM-DD] | [FIELD: Cost] |
| Phase 2: Recycling | [FIELD: E-waste handoff and sorting] | [FIELD: Certified recycling partner] | [FIELD: YYYY-MM-DD] | [FIELD: Cost] |
| Phase 3: Certification| [FIELD: Handoff receipt and carbon credits receipt] | [FIELD: Compliance Lead] | [FIELD: YYYY-MM-DD] | [FIELD: Cost / Offset] |

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## Section 6 — Sustainability Control Log

### 6.1 Performance Tracking

| Date | Metric checked | Planned target | Actual value | Variance (%) | Corrective Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [FIELD: YYYY-MM-DD] | [FIELD: e.g., Carbon output] | [FIELD: Target] | [FIELD: Value] | [FIELD: Var %] | [FIELD: Rerouting energy sources / offsets] |

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## Section 7 — Sustainability Baseline Approval

| Version | Date | Status | Approved by | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v1.0 | [FIELD: YYYY-MM-DD] | [FIELD: Approved baseline] | [FIELD: Sponsor / PM name per A06 threshold] | Initial sustainability baseline |

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*Authority: PMBOK8 Standard §3.6 · Guide §2.5.2*
*Source type: PMI-derived · Version: 1.0.0 · Parent definition: A-NEW-SUST-sustainability-register.md*
