Cotton On faced challenges in managing utility data across its large Australian and US portfolio.
One of the primary hurdles was maintaining visibility over bill payment timelines. Without a centralized system, financial planning became increasingly complex, adding unnecessary costs and operational pressure as the business scaled its energy portfolio and vendor relationships.
The limited ability to track and optimize energy data meant potential cost-saving opportunities were harder to identify. For example, energy costs could not be accurately accounted for when negotiating rental agreements with landlords. As Cotton On scaled, greater visibility into vendor performance data became essential to strengthening its position during energy contract negotiations.
Sustainability reporting presented another challenge, the process of reporting Scope 2 emissions required substantial manual effort, making sustainability tracking inefficient and resource intensive.
A phased, structured rollout enabled Cotton On to enhance utility operations with minimal disruption – providing value through automation, centralized data and smarter procurement.
Key solutions included:
Currently, Cotton On is leveraging our platform to audit energy usage, ensuring accurate reporting on its carbon strategy and sustainability initiatives. The staged rollout approach systematically addressed Cotton On’s challenges, enabling smooth transitions and continuous operational improvements.
Improved contract negotiations and procurement outcomes, driven by data insights.
Smooth migration to WideSky with no business interruption.
Automated data collection and automated reporting reduced manual work and improved productivity.
Improved access to energy data supported more informed vendor negotiations and strengthened long-term contract management.
Tracking of energy consumption and emissions for sustainability reporting.
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