Case Studies
Evidence from the field.
How Empauer's tools and expertise have helped organisations see more clearly, act with greater confidence, and reduce both cost and environmental impact.
Client work
Six organisations.
A clearer view of the truth.
Olam Orchards Australia
With over 15,000 hectares of almond orchards and one of the world's largest processing plants, Olam used Direct to map material flows and uncover the hidden cost of waste across its operations.
RMIT University
RMIT University integrated life cycle assessment into its industrial design curriculum, giving students hands-on experience with ISO-standard tools to make informed decisions about environmental impact.
South Australia Potato Company
Processing more than 60,000 tonnes of fresh potatoes a year, the South Australia Potato Company used Direct to identify hidden costs, break down data silos and find new efficiency opportunities across the supply chain.
Sweet Potatoes Australia
Sweet Potatoes Australia used Direct to model scenarios, support capital expenditure decisions with data and identify new income opportunities from materials previously treated as waste.
Australia Post
To inform its 2020-2022 Group Corporate Responsibility Plan, Australia Post used life cycle assessment to compare packaging options across five environmental indicators, confirming which alternative delivered the greatest impact reduction.
Quick Service Restaurant
A multinational fast-casual and quick-service restaurant chain used Direct in a 2022 pilot across two Victorian restaurants to identify material loss hotspots, tighten data structure and streamline operational processes.