How stable and mature is the low-code platform provider? Does the platform mitigate any risk?

Yes! Sustaira and the underlying low-code platform Mendix (owned by Siemens) is very secure and stable. Mendix is considered the leader in the low-code platform industry according to Gartner. See https://www.mendix.com/resources/gartner-magic-quadrant-for-low-code-application-platforms/ Sustaira is a privately held company and therefore not allowed to disclose financial operational information. That said, the Founder and CEO of Sustaira has complete ownership of the company and self-funded the organization based on financial gains of his share in Siemens acquired companies Mendix (2018 at $730 million) and TimeSeries (2021) and is financially very stable.

How open is the platform in terms of costs and capabilities? Can you extend the platform? How easy is it to export your app off the platform?

Yes! The Sustaira platform is very open, also in terms of investments and models. Pricing is based on three core variables of: 1 Annual platform licensing fee depending on number of apps and functionalities; 2. Number and type of users accessing the platform and applications 3. One-time app implementation and development fee. To get an idea of pricing, visit Sustaira's starter packages page here. Due to Sustaira taking a low-code building block approach, all applications can be tailored and scaled to fit growing and changing needs. The platform is also easily to export from if needed.

How compelling, credible, and aligned to customer needs is the vendor’s 3 to 5 year vision? How well is the company identifying and responding to competitive threats? Does the vision support top-line business outcomes? How well is the product vision aligned with the vendor’s sustainability strategy?

Yes! Sustaira is known for it's differentiating and innovative vision in this fast growing ESG and Sustainability domain.

1) Sustaira’s Sustainability and ESG Software Platform offers a growing portfolio of customizable applications that help organizations tackle the common challenges in Sustainability and ESG. These applications go beyond the ""E"" of ESG and include social and governance applications as well. These applications expand to include risk and compliance, Environmental Health and Safety, and more. Because Sustainability and ESG is a broad topic, users need a more broad platform and approach which Sustaira offers.

2) Sustaira understands that Sustainability and ESG is not just about disclosures a yearly report, but instead is a journey that we outline through the Sustaira Sustainability Circle. Sustainability and ESG Starts with goal setting, data aggregation and awareness, taking action, seeing the results and rewards of those actions, and then of course the ever important reporting and disclosures.

3) Sustaira takes low-code, building block approach. Using this low-code approach, Sustaira has pre-built application templates or building blocks within and between all domains of goals, actions, etc. If you look at any of the categories on the Sustaira Sustainability circle you will see a solution that pertains to that domain. All Sustaira applications or solutions are meant to be a starting point that you then expand on, customize, and add to at any time. This allows you to implement a solution sooner, with the flexibility of customization to ensure that whatever you do adopt, completely fits your needs now, and has the option to grow and change with you as those needs or requirements change.

4) Sustaira has an open and collaborative partnership approach in their go to market and implementation approach. With a strong partnership with global Fortune 500 organization, Siemens and their leading low code platform, Mendix, Sustaira offers a building block approach which translates into highly flexible customization options, seamless integration capabilities, and overall agility to allow organizations to adjust to any future stakeholders requirements or policy changes that are expected. The organization is also strategically partnering with global and regional ESG and Sustainability Consultancy firms and technology providers and implementation partners. Sustaira’s local presence across the globe directly and through partners, enables an intimate understanding of the country’s needs, resulting in tailored Sustainability and ESG enterprise solutions.

How does the solution implementation process work? Once adopting the solution what is the process of adoption, customization, and more?

Yes! Sustaira has a short and longer term roadmap based on our unique vision and differentiation, customer's requests and leading analyst firms input such as Gartner, Forrester and Verdantix. In collaboration with the client the platform will be customized or configured based on the clients unique ESG needs. These steps will be shown and documented with the Client. In case by case situations an adoption plan can be added.

Does the company define a Successful go-to market approach How strong is the network of partners Can it show Evidence of successful market approach, including new vertical capabilities, new geographic investments, new technology strategy, and customer account expansion?

Sustaira also has an open and collaborative partnership approach in their go to market and implementation approach. With a strong partnership with global Fortune 500 organization, Siemens and their leading low code platform, Mendix, Sustaira offers a building block approach which translates into highly flexible customization options, seamless integration capabilities, and overall agility to allow organizations to adjust to any future stakeholders requirements or policy changes that are expected. The organization is also strategically partnering with global and regional ESG and Sustainability Consultancy firms and technology providers and implementation partners. Sustaira uses a three tiered model, with Sustaira technology as the core and implementation and delivery services as well as ESG and Sustainability Consulting surrounding it.

Sustaira’s local presence in the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands in combination with a global network of partners enables an intimate understanding of the country’s needs, resulting in tailored Sustainability and ESG enterprise solutions. Sustainability and ESG does not have a global standard or system in place (yet) and legislation often takes place regionally. Therefore, the importance of being local to each area and building up a partner ecosystem with ESG and Sustainability consultants is a strategic focus of the organization. Having resources in the same area who truly understand the policies, regulations, and approach to Sustainability and ESG is a must have value proposition. Depending on where in the world an organization is located will dictate what types of customizations and requirements will need to be implemented and co-created in the Sustaira platform and its applications.

Does the company have a global presence? What customers has the solution worked with in the past? Where are they located? What areas is the company located and what industries globally has the company worked in?

Yes! Sustaira directly was set up as a global company with corporations in the Netherlands (EMEA), USA and Canada, while also leveraging a rich partner network with hundreds of global partners via Siemens and Mendix. Sustaira has many customers in a variety of industries, including Xavier University of Louisiana, Siemens Canada, Logistick Inc., Inovateus solar, Sellen Construction, California State University Northridge. The underlying technology Mendix has also been applied to thousands of past customers in all domains and verticals. Mendix is considered the leading low-code platform globally by both Forrester and Gartner.

Sustaira has a global reach with three Sustaira entities in the US, Canada and the Netherlands along with a strong supporting partner network based on it's unique partnership with Mendix and Siemens. Partners include implementation partners as well as Sustainability and ESG consultants. These partners are located in the US, Canada, Brasil, the Netherlands, Germany, China, Malaysia, New Zealand and more.