Sustainable business planning that connects to the world we live in
Better planning. Better Planet
Our mission is to enable better business planning and reporting.
We specialise in bringing clarity to financial and supply chain planning using data analytics, joining the dots to form the insights that influence better decision-making.
We do this, and then go one step further.
- What we do
Zooss is pioneering a new approach to business planning which we call Sustainable Business Planning (SBP)
By joining the dots between financial, environmental and social planning, we empower coordinated action and enable more sustainable business.
Our experienced team of purpose-driven people work together with companies to achieve their sustainability targets by integrating environmental and social modelling into the planning and reporting process.
We believe that by embedding environmental and social sustainability into traditional business planning, we can lead our partners into a more inclusive, equitable and regenerative future.
- Our Solutions
Sustainable Business Planning (SBP)
Financial, supply chain and workforce planning processes are often siloed and disconnected from each other.
Working across all functions, we help businesses to join the dots by designing and implementing best practice solutions that improve agility and performance.
Once we’ve done this, we go one step further to integrate social and environmental sustainability modelling into business plans.
- Sustainable Business Planning
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
These processes – including planning, budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and performance reporting – are designed to help organisations accurately plan, forecast, and budget to support decision-making and future financial health.
- Profit & Loss Forecast
- Cashflow & Balance Sheet Forecast
- Pricing & Promotions
- Strategic Initiative Planning
Supply Chain Planning (S&OP)
S&OP, or sales and operations planning, is an integrated business management process that drives organisational consensus to balance supply and demand.
- Demand Planning
- Supply Planning
- Production Scheduling
- Distribution Planning
- Supplier Collaboration
- New Product Development
Workforce Planning
Workforce planning is the process of analysing, forecasting, and planning workforce supply and demand, assessing gaps, and managing talent to ensure that an organisation has the right people, with the right skills in the right places, and at the right time.
- Workforce Planning
- Compensation Modeling
- Talent & Succession Planning
Environmental Sustainability Planning
Environmental sustainability planning includes a set of actions, objectives, and goals to measure and reduce the negative impacts of an organisation’s activities on the environment.
- Circular Operations
- Climate Positive Strategy
- Nature Positive Strategy
Social Sustainability Planning
Social sustainability is about identifying and managing business impacts – both positive and negative – on people. Social sustainability planning is critical to a company’s relationships with direct stakeholders, and for community engagement and social licence.
- Communications Planning
- Community Collaboration
- Social Positive Strategy
- Benefits of planning sustainably
The relationship between finance and sustainability management is increasingly important - Sustainable Business Planning is designed to seamlessly integrate sustainability data with real-time financial tracking and reporting
By integrating environmental and social sustainability planning into financial, supply chain and workforce planning, business can:
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Improve financial performance via increased access to low-cost capital and supply chain optimisation
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Increase revenue through innovation and new product development
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Strengthen brand and disclosure integrity
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Grow customer and shareholder appeal
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Decrease exposure to non-compliance risk for sustainability reporting, climate litigation, and potential loss of investor confidence
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Predict and improve environmental and social impact outcomes
- Our Services
The successful delivery of Connected Planning solutions is underpinned by a holistic approach
We have deep expertise across these key service areas.
Business Process Analysis
Our Business Process Analysis services focus on evaluating and optimising your organisation’s process workflows and operations. These services involve detailed assessments of existing processes, identifying inefficiencies, and mapping out opportunities for improvement.
By employing process modelling techniques, stakeholder interviews, and gap analysis, our team design and implement tailored process improvements that align with your strategic goals and industry best practices, ensuring more efficient, effective, and adaptable connected planning operations.
Planning Model Design and Build
We create connected planning models that accurately reflect your unique business environment and objectives. These services include the design, development, and implementation of models for financial, workforce, operational, and strategic planning.
By leveraging advanced modelling techniques and deep industry expertise, our team of Solution Architects and Model Builders ensures that these planning models are flexible, scalable, and integrated across various business functions.
Change Management
We guide you through the transition to adopting connected planning solutions and processes.
These services include stakeholder engagement, communication planning, training, and support to ensure that all levels of the organisation are prepared and aligned with the changes being implemented.
By addressing potential resistance, fostering a culture of adaptability, and providing clear guidance, we help you minimise disruptions, accelerate adoption, and realise the benefits of the connected business planning initiatives.
Project Delivery
Our Project Delivery services are centred on the successful execution of projects from inception to completion. These services include project planning, resource management, risk assessment, and quality control to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
By employing proven methodologies across Agile and Waterfall approaches, and leveraging industry best practices, our team ensures seamless coordination among stakeholders, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving.
Data Management
We ensure that data is accurate, accessible, and aligned across all connected planning solutions. These services encompass data analysis, data integration, and data quality management, enabling your organisation to harness its data effectively for strategic planning.
By leveraging robust data analysis techniques and tools, while adhering to data governance guardrails, our team helps you identify key data assets, streamline integration data flows and implement consistent and reliable data foundation to support connected planning solutions.
Reporting and Analytics
Our Reporting and Analytics services are designed to transform operational data into actionable insights that drive informed decision-making. These services involve the development of customised dashboards and reports, as well as advanced analytics models, that enable your business to monitor performance, identify trends, and forecast future outcomes.
By leveraging proven analytical methods and modern technologies our team empowers you to gain deeper visibility into your operations, uncover hidden opportunities and respond proactively to changing operational conditions.
- Our Clients
We partner with like-minded organisations to establish enduring collaborations that deliver long-term, sustainable planning solutions
We have significant experience within manufacturing, banking, finance and retail, and can apply our understanding to any industry sector, uniting all business functions to deliver solutions that enable sustainable planning for better decision-making and better outcomes for businesses, people and planet.
- News & Insights
Read about the latest sustainable business planning news, insights, projects and events
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