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Sustainability
Every assessment is a step toward a greener planet
RM Compare, the leading Adaptive Comparative Judgement (ACJ) platform, is at the forefront of the sustainability movement, helping schools, educators, and professional bodies modernise assessment while dramatically reducing their environmental footprint.
How RM Compare Supports Sustainability
- Paperless, Digital Assessment: By digitising the assessment process, RM Compare eliminates the need for paper, printing, and shipping, reducing waste and the carbon emissions associated with traditional exam logistics.
- On-Demand, Remote Access: The platform’s 24/7 availability allows assessors and learners to participate from anywhere, minimising travel and associated emissions.
- Scalable Efficiency: RM Compare’s cloud-based model ensures that as demand grows, the environmental impact per assessment remains low, supporting large-scale, sustainable assessment for organisations of all sizes.
Powered by AWS: A Greener Cloud
RM Compare is AWS qualified software and we are an AWS Partner. Achieving this highly coveted status has many benefits, including our drive for sustainability. Benefits include
- Massive Carbon Reductions
- Renewable Energy by design
- Water Positive (AWS are aiming for 2030)
- Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (including hardware recycling)
- Industry-Leading Sustainability Ratings.
AWS provides technical guidance and best practices to help RM Compare continually optimise its workloads for both cost and carbon reduction. AWS tools enable RM Compare to track and report on the carbon emissions associated with its cloud usage, supporting transparency for customers
Sustainability at RM Group
As part of the wider RM Group, RM Compare benefits from a strong organisational commitment to sustainability:
- Carbon Reduction: RM Group has already cut its carbon impact by 67% since 2015 and is targeting net zero direct emissions by 2035.
- Zero Waste to Landfill: RM is working towards eliminating landfill waste by 2030 through smarter packaging, recycling, and circular procurement.
- Sustainable Procurement: RM partners with suppliers who share its values, offering eco-friendly products and recycling services.
- Recognition: RM Group’s leadership in sustainable IT has been recognised with awards and industry accolades.
Summary Table: Sustainability Benefits with RM Compare and AWS
Conclusion: A Greener Path for Assessment
RM Compare is more than an assessment platform—it's a catalyst for positive environmental change. By harnessing the sustainability leadership of AWS and the broader RM Group, RM Compare enables schools, educators, and organisations to deliver fair, effective, and scalable assessments with a fraction of the environmental impact of traditional methods.
Choosing RM Compare means joining a community committed to educational excellence and a sustainable future. Every assessment is a step toward a greener planet.