Benchmarking corporate functions for a valued oil & gas client
ADI Analytics conducted a benchmarking study of corporate functions such as sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and government affairs for a mid-sized oil and gas company.
The client
A mid-sized oil and gas company seeking to strengthen key corporate functions.
The situation
The client needed a comparative analysis of its performance across core corporate functions relative to industry peers to identify opportunities for improvement.
ADI’s contributions
Benchmarking methodology development
Established metrics and methodology to benchmark 14 E&P companies.
Peer performance analysis
Identified top-performing companies and the critical capabilities driving their performance.
Improvement planning
Defined improvement opportunities and recommended an actionable implementation plan.
Key outcomes
ADI’s work provided the fact base and targeted recommendations that supported the client’s broader strategic planning efforts.
Customer Results
ADI came in and talked to our team to understand what our needs were. They didn’t use a canned presentation. They determined what would be best for our company.
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