Investment and maintenance decisions are often devolved down to the local plant or works manager, or lower onto the line or section leader. This results in decisions being made in a micro-context rather than the wider business needs. 

When faced with an immideate failure this local approach is acceptable. However, investment decisions often have a wider impact on the business and its commitments to the enviroment and society. Not taking these into account could also break governance rules and expose directors to court action.

How can investment and maintenance decisons be considered within an ESG framework. And how can technnology help site operatives to easily take the right decisions when they are unaware of the businiesses ESG commitments?