Copperleaf Named a Leader in Green Quadrant Report for Asset Investment Planning Software

Vancouver, BC, August 29, 2023—Copperleaf® Technologies Inc. (TSX: CPLF) (“Copperleaf” or the “Company”) has been positioned as a leader by Verdantix, an independent research firm, in the Green Quadrant: Asset Investment Planning Software 2023 report.

The most prominent asset investment planning software vendors were evaluated based on product demonstrations, interviews with users, and a detailed analysis of the software’s technical capabilities and the vendor’s momentum in the market.

The influential report recognizes Copperleaf as an industry leader for its “market-leading value framework with powerful bottom-up asset modeling and top-down strategic planning capabilities, enabling data-driven decision-making for optimal value and strategic outcomes.”

Verdantix Green Quadrant Asset Investment Planning Software 2023 FigureIn addition to finding that Copperleaf has the strongest product capabilities among all vendors evaluated, the company also achieved exceptionally high scores in key areas such as:

  • Long-term Investment Planning: The Copperleaf solution offers a data-driven approach to optimize capital and investment planning that aligns resource allocation to drive the corporate strategy of clients.
  • Risk Framework: Copperleaf’s Value Framework offers industry best practices, asset risk models, and value models covering KPIs.
  • ESG and Climate Risk: The Copperleaf solution enables users to evaluate the economic benefits of ESG metrics and compare them with operational considerations.
  • Customers: Copperleaf’s close collaboration with its customers allows for tailoring product roadmaps to their specific needs.

Other dominant areas include data management, platform configurability, business intelligence, and asset intervention analytics.

“We’re honored to be recognized by Verdantix as a leader in the Asset Investment Management category for our product capabilities and strong market momentum,” commented Paul Sakrzewski, Copperleaf CEO. “Our leading position across multiple assessment criteria proves we’re focusing on the right things—including value generation, product innovation, client satisfaction, partner relations, and ESG strategy. As demand for AIP solutions continues to rise, we are well positioned to offer best-in-class solutions to ensure organizations can make the highest-value investment decisions for their businesses at-scale, across the entire enterprise.”

“At a time when industrial firms face increasing challenges related to aging assets, ESG, and climate risk, leveraging AIP solutions for strategic investment planning and optimization becomes indispensable. Copperleaf sets itself apart by seamlessly integrating powerful bottom-up asset modeling and top-down strategic planning capabilities with a market-leading value framework that encompasses industry best practices, asset risk models, and an extensive model library, which include ESG metrics,” added Kiran Darmasseelane, Senior Analyst, Operational Excellence, Verdantix. “The firm achieved top scores in the Green Quadrant analysis for its highly configurable platform and sophisticated methods to manage data, identify and analyze interventions, quantify risk, and optimize investments across all asset and project types. Users of the tool are empowered to make strategic decisions and maximize the value of investments while addressing financial and non-financial constraints.”

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About Copperleaf
Copperleaf (TSX:CPLF) provides enterprise decision analytics software solutions to companies managing critical infrastructure. We leverage operational and financial data to empower our clients to make investment decisions that deliver the highest business value. What sets us apart is our industry-leading products and our commitment to providing extraordinary experiences, shaped by people who care deeply and partnerships that stand the test of time. Copperleaf is actively involved in shaping and implementing global industry standards and sustainability principles through our participation in the United Nations Global Compact, the Institute of Asset Management, and other organizations. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, our solutions are distributed and supported by regional staff and partners worldwide. Together, we are transforming how the world sees value.

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