Case Study: California State University, Northridge achieves streamlined sustainability planning and net zero tracking with Sustaira

California State University, Northridge replaces Excel sustainability planning in 24 days with Sustaira

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) faced significant challenges in managing its sustainability and ESG data. The university relied on complex, manual Excel spreadsheets paired with PowerBI for tracking, which were inefficient, prone to errors, and difficult to scale. CSUN needed a secure, agile solution to aggregate data, perform scenario analysis, and support its new "living" sustainability plan, all while connecting initiatives to financial outcomes. To address this, they partnered with Sustaira for its sustainability platform.

Sustaira implemented a proof-of-concept application that automated CSUN's complex calculations and data visualizations, eliminating spreadsheets and manual processes. This evolved into a comprehensive Sustainability Planner for net zero analysis and a Goals & KPI Tracker application, creating a centralized hub for all sustainability data. The solution provided 24/7 tracking, transparency, and the ability to run detailed scenarios. Sustaira delivered the initial proof-of-concept in just three days, with the full solution deployed in 24 days, providing CSUN with a powerful foundation to achieve its net zero ambitions.

California State University, Northridge