Transport, telecommunications and energy infrastructures such as railways, roads, airports and broadband networks are the foundation for industry and the economy. Decarbonization, ESG policies as well as the mobility and energy transitions are having an impact on existing and future infrastructures. Companies must invest and develop strategies to maintain or increase the value of relevant assets. Our consultants will support you in transforming your processes, technologies, organization and data, and also in empowering employees accordingly.
Every component of an infrastructure goes through a complex lifecycle, but the phases are always the same. Our Horváth asset lifecycle is a holistic model which enables you to structure the challenges and analyses associated with your assets. The sustainability concept is a fundamental component of the asset lifecycle. The central focus is the strategic core – this is essential for every level and serves as the basis for locating and strategically aligning assets within your organization. The “Plan/Implement”, “Operate”, “Maintain” and “Renew/Dispose” phases describe all stages of the asset lifecycle in a circular process.
Our experts have cross-industry expertise and will support you with specific suggestions and concepts at every stage of the asset lifecycle. In doing this they will enable you to optimize your assets and sustainably align them. Our integrated approach encompasses all enablers as well as commercial, technical, regulatory and environmental considerations along the asset lifecycle.
To sustainably transform an infrastructure, it must be anchored in your organization. We will work together to define roles and a governance system. A sustainability team – led by a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) – will guide the transformation of your assets. Anchoring within the Management Board is also essential.
Infrastructures account for a high proportion of the resources consumed worldwide, whether in construction, operation, maintenance or repair. Circular infrastructures help to counteract resource scarcity. We will support you in developing innovative concepts during planning and financing.
The supply chain and corresponding suppliers offer enormous potential in the process of achieving carbon-neutral infrastructure. Together, we will determine your level of sustainability and develop a target structure. The measures derived from this encompass, among other things, matters concerning resource efficiency or optimization of logistics and transport. We will take a comprehensive view of your supply chain network and develop effective approaches to reduce your environmental footprint.
