GARPI™ 2026 — Global Asset Reliability & Performance Index

The GARPI™ Framework

The only independent global
benchmark for asset performance

Asset-intensive organisations are largely flying blind. They can measure their own performance — availability, reactive maintenance rates, maintenance cost ratios — but they have no independent basis for understanding whether those numbers are good, average, or a cause for concern relative to their industry.

GARPI™ changes that. It is the first benchmark to measure both what assets deliver and how organisations are structured to sustain that delivery — giving leaders an objective, internationally comparable view of where they stand and what the highest-performing organisations do differently.

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Dimensions assessed — from governance and maintenance strategy to data capability and spares management

0–100

Composite index score, weighted across all eight dimensions to a single comparable number

Maturity tiers — from Firefighting through Reactive, Emerging, Advanced, to Asset Performance Leader

~15

Minutes to complete — designed for senior practitioners, respecting their time

1 – Data controller

The data controller for personal data collected through the GARPI™ 2026 benchmark is Optimal Group of Companies ("Optimal"), registered in Scotland, operating globally with offices in Aberdeen, UK and Midrand, South Africa.

For all data protection enquiries contact: data@optimal.world

2 – What data we collect and why

Data element	Purpose	Legal basis (UK GDPR)
Name	Personalise benchmark report; identify respondent for longitudinal tracking	Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
Email address	Deliver benchmark report; annual re-invitation (if consented)	Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) where used for direct communication
Organisation name	Sector-level aggregation; peer comparison grouping	Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
Job title	Role-level segmentation within benchmark analysis	Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
Industry	Sector peer group assignment; industry-level benchmark publication	Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
Country	Regional segmentation; geographic benchmark comparisons	Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
Benchmark responses	Scoring; benchmark dataset construction; published aggregate findings	Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)); Consent where report opt-in given

We do not collect any special category data (health, ethnicity, political opinion, etc.) through this Benchmark.

3 – Anonymisation and published outputs

No individual or organisation is identifiable in any published output. All benchmark reports, sector analyses, and research publications produced from GARPI™ data present aggregated, anonymised findings only. Individual scores are never disclosed to third parties.

Anonymisation is applied before any data is used in published research. The anonymisation process is irreversible – once anonymised, data is no longer considered personal data under UK GDPR and is retained indefinitely as part of the longitudinal dataset.

Your individual responses and personal details remain separate from published outputs at all times.

4 – Data retention

Personal data (name, email, organisation, job title, industry, country) is retained for 12 months from the close of the GARPI™ 2026 Benchmark cycle, after which it is either deleted or irreversibly anonymised, unless you have provided consent for annual re-invitation to future GARPI™ cycles.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing data@optimal.world. We will action confirmed deletion requests within 30 days.

Anonymised Benchmark responses (with all personal identifiers removed) are retained as part of the longitudinal benchmark dataset with no time limit.

5 – Third-party data sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third party for their own purposes.

Benchmark responses are processed through SurveyMonkey (Momentive Inc.), which acts as a data processor on our behalf under a Data Processing Agreement. SurveyMonkey processes data in accordance with EU/UK GDPR. Their privacy policy is available at surveymonkey.com/mp/legal/privacy.

No personal data is shared with marketing partners, data brokers, analytics platforms, or any other third party for commercial purposes.

6 – Your rights under UK GDPR

You have the right to: access your personal data; request rectification of inaccurate data; request erasure (right to be forgotten); restrict processing; object to processing based on legitimate interests; and where applicable, request data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, contact data@optimal.world. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

7 – Anonymous participation

Participation without providing personal data is permitted. Selecting the anonymous option on the Benchmark registration page means no personal data is collected; however, a personalised benchmark report cannot be generated for anonymous participants. Anonymous responses contribute equally to the global dataset.

8 – Cookies and tracking

This page uses no third-party tracking cookies. A functional session counter is maintained server-side to display the live participation count. No personal data is stored in browser cookies by Optimal on this page.

9 – Changes to this notice

This notice was last updated March 2026. Material changes will be communicated to registered participants by email. The current version is always available at optimal.world/garpi/.

– Governance Framework

GARPI™ Governance Charter

Principles of Independence, Anonymity and Respondent Rights

1. Purpose

This charter establishes the governance principles under which the Global Asset Reliability & Performance Index (GARPI™) operates. It defines the commitments Optimal® makes to every individual who contributes data to the index, the structural independence of the scoring methodology, and the rights of all respondents. It applies to every cycle of the GARPI™ benchmark study and to all parties who access, advise on, or administer the index.

2. Governing Principles

Data Anonymity

All responses are anonymised at the point of ingestion. Published GARPI™ outputs – including sector benchmarks, regional comparisons and composite scores – report only aggregated, de-identified data. No individual or organisation can be identified from any published finding without explicit written consent.

Scoring Algorithm Independence

The GARPI™ composite scoring algorithm – including dimension weightings, maturity tier thresholds and bias-control flags – is determined solely by the methodology framework aligned to ISO 55001:2024 and the GFMAM Asset Management Landscape. No sponsor, advisory council member or commercial partner may influence or override the scoring logic.

Respondent Rights

Every respondent has the right to: (a) receive their individual GARPI™ Benchmark Report at no cost; (b) withdraw their data from the dataset at any time by written notice; (c) request a summary of how their data has been used in any published output; and (d) opt out of any follow-up communications. Withdrawal requests are actioned within 10 working days.

Transparency of Method

The eight GARPI™ dimensions, their weightings and the maturity tier definitions are published openly in the GARPI™ whitepaper series. Any material change to the scoring framework is documented, version-controlled and communicated to all prior respondents before the next assessment cycle.

Individual Professional Response – Not Organisational Submission

GARPI™ responses reflect the professional judgement of an individual practitioner – they do not constitute a formal organisational submission, endorsement or representation on behalf of an employer unless the respondent’s organisation has explicitly authorised such a submission in writing. Respondents participate in their capacity as experienced asset management professionals. No response should be interpreted as binding an organisation to any position, commitment or disclosure. Where respondents identify their employer for segmentation purposes, this information is used solely for sector and regional benchmarking and is subject to the data anonymity provisions above.

3. GARPI™ Global Advisory Council

The Advisory Council provides independent methodological review and sector credibility. Council members endorse the rigour of the GARPI™ framework; they do not own any intellectual property associated with the index.

Role	Profile	Responsibilities
Reliability Lead – Energy	Senior practitioner from an energy supermajor or national utility	Validates operational relevance of scoring dimensions for energy and utilities sectors
Head of Asset Management – Mining	VP or Director-level from a global mining and resources organisation	Ensures mining-specific asset lifecycle and investment criteria are reflected
VP Operations – Power or Manufacturing	Senior operations leader from power generation or industrial manufacturing	Stress-tests workforce capability and supply chain readiness dimensions
Academic – Engineering	Professor or Research Director from a top-tier engineering school	Provides methodological rigour review and validates statistical integrity

Council members serve a two-year renewable term. The council convenes twice annually – once before each assessment cycle to review proposed methodology changes, and once after publication to review data quality and identify areas for refinement.

4. Intellectual Property and Commercial Boundaries

GARPI™ is a trademark of Optimal Asset Management SA. The scoring methodology, Benchmark instrument, benchmark report templates and all associated intellectual property remain the sole property of Optimal®. Advisory Council membership confers no ownership, licence or commercial exploitation rights over any element of the index.

Annual Review: This charter is reviewed annually by the GARPI™ Programme Director and the Advisory Council. Any amendments require documented rationale, version control and notification to all active respondents.

GARPI™ GOV-001 | Rev 02 | 31 March 2026 www.optimal.world

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How does your organisationreally perform onasset performance management?

The GARPI™ Webinar

The only independent globalbenchmark for asset performance

Eight dimensions.One composite score.

15 minutes.Genuine insight.

Free. Personalised.Actionable.

Where does yourorganisation sit?

Four steps to yourbenchmark position

Find out where your organisationstands — for free

GARPI™ Governance Charter

1. Purpose

2. Governing Principles

3. GARPI™ Global Advisory Council

4. Intellectual Property and Commercial Boundaries

How does your organisation
really perform on
asset performance management?

The only independent global
benchmark for asset performance

Eight dimensions.
One composite score.

15 minutes.
Genuine insight.

Free. Personalised.
Actionable.

Where does your
organisation sit?

Four steps to your
benchmark position

Find out where your organisation
stands — for free