Spend-Based Embodied Carbon Accounting
This case study by the Equipment Working Group is an overview and analysis of spend-based accounting methodologies globally available to calculate a product’s life cycle embodied carbon impact.
Case Studies
Case Studies
Benefits and Challenges of Nuclear Power
This case study by the iMasons Climate Accord Power Working Group examines the power hurdles faced by developers and hyperscalers, by exploring the benefits and challenges of implementing nuclear power as a primary power source for data centers.
Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Approach
The case study deep dives into one organization’s Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (wbLCA) approach, describing the methodology followed, materials included in the analysis, and how asset-level Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data feeds into portfolio carbon impact evaluations and corporate greenhouse gas inventory calculations.
CIBSE TM65 Material Disclosure Method
This case study is an overview of the CIBSE TM65 Embodied Carbon Calculation Methodology for the digital infrastructure industry, highlighting the background, step-by-step guidance on how to use the methodology to calculate a product's life cycle embodied carbon impact, and benefits and limitations from the perspective of the iMason Climate Accord's Equipment Working Group.
Environmental Product Declarations & Lifecycle Assessment
This case study provides an overview of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for equipment, including the benefits and limitations from the perspective of the iMason's Climate Accord Equipment Working Group.
Introduction to Case Studies in Sustainable Infrastructure
Digital infrastructure has experienced unprecedented growth, becoming the backbone of today’s interconnected world. As attention shifts beyond efficiency and towards more holistic sustainable practices, understanding the carbon impact of power,