Traditional waterfall planning—a rigid, sequential model—often fails to meet the demands of today’s sustainability challenges. In a world where policies shift, markets evolve, and user needs change rapidly, this linear approach leaves little room for adaptation or innovation.
That’s why Greenings uses a Sprint Methodology
Greenings Sprint Methodology
A fast, flexible, and collaborative way to design solutions that respond to real-world complexity and deliver meaningful impact.
Inspired by agile practices in software development, our approach is built for uncertainty. It brings together the right people at the right time—those creating solutions and those who will use or be affected by them.
Our User-Centric Approach
Learn more about our IUX sprint method:
access the foundational report here.
Transition Champions Pulse
Our work is guided by an annual survey of executives, experts and stakeholders on the usability of current sustainability standards and tools for corporate and investor decision-making. Based on our IUX methodology, we run the Transition Champions Pulse and publish key insights here available for free.
Member Library
If you like to learn more, become a Member and access our Member Library with our own work - Executive Briefs, Technical Notes - and curated reprorts and peer-reviewed papers from leading researchers.
Open Repository:
Together with our partner organizations, we run the Github repository which is freely available.
Information User Experience
We generate evidence on the decision-usefulness of standards and tools by using the Greenings’ Information User Experience method (IUX). We identify decision-makers’ user needs and assess the extent to which tools meet their needs. Our user-centred approach measures standards, guidance and tools against usability criteria based on surveys, interviews and other data.
We ask capital allocators:
How effective is the information in making a decision from their perspective?
How efficiently can they make their decision in the context they are operating in?
How satisfied are they overall in their information needs?
How it works
Greenings identifies the key leverage points in a challenge and brings the relevant players together—whether they’re policymakers, investors, business leaders, or community stakeholders. Each Sprint is led by an independent facilitator and runs through three phases:
Planning
Live collaboration
Review
Sprints are particularly effective when a solution is still being shaped—whether that’s a method, standard, policy, process, piece of software, or even a product specification.
Average duration: 5 weeks.
What it delivers
Sprints break down complex challenges into clear, actionable steps. They lead to practical outcomes—whether that’s changes to business practices, draft policies, new standards, or tools ready for testing and use.
Because Sprints involve a wide range of voices from the start, the results are grounded in real needs and ready for real-world application. They don’t just solve problems—they create alignment, shared ownership, and lasting momentum.
This is collaboration built to move things forward—together.
Become a member: accelerate sustainability with Greenings.
Join a dynamic network of individuals dedicated to driving real impact across sectors for a sustainable future. Membership is open to leaders who share our vision for positive change, commit to collaboration, and uphold our core values of empathy, awareness, and courage.
Annual membership is just £20—with an optional donation—and includes a 3-month free trial when you register.
Who can join?
Membership is open to anyone committed to positive change, collaboration, and making a measurable difference. We welcome leaders who embrace our core values:
Empathy: Understanding diverse perspectives to foster effective collaboration.
Awareness: Staying informed about sustainability challenges and opportunities.
Courage: Boldly leading and advocating for real and lasting change.
