Equipment
Facilitate clear disclosure of embodied carbon and creating market-based incentives to choose low-carbon equipment.
The Equipment Working Group (EWG) is focused on decarbonization of data center energy-intensive components and processes that make up the entire facility.
We work towards our goals by:
- Identifying energy-efficient technologies and practices, to highlight environmental and financial benefits
- Showcasing reductions in energy consumption and associated carbon emissions through the adoption of energy-efficient hardware, such as servers and cooling systems, and the implementation of optimized configurations and utilization practices.
- Advocating for the use of renewable energy sources to power digital infrastructure, along with promoting the development and adoption of carbon-neutral technologies.
- Collaborating with industry stakeholders on continuous research into innovative solutions.
- Supporting both an Equipment-specific and broader iMasons Climate Accord Maturity Model
LEADERSHIP
MEMBERS
Andrea Desimone
Derek Fehrer
Brian Goldcrump
Jack Hartland
Heinz Huesmann
Scott Huffman
Chris Ireland
Graham Langton
Maria Lopez
Haley Moore
Christine Pries
Sophia Runau
Rich Scroggins
Emily Swindler
Christine Tiffin
OCP-iCA WORKSTREAM LEADS
Ryan Cornwell
Rob Coyle
Andrea Desimone
Howard Hsu
Lalit Joshi
UPDATES
The Climate Accord Maturity Model – A Guide to Emissions Reduction in Digital Infrastructure
This inaugural iCA Maturity Model is a roadmap for decarbonizing the digital infrastructure industry. The focus is on global carbon accounting for each unique data center location over its lifetime, aiming to net zero carbon emissions for our industry.
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.
Rehlko’s Market-First EPD for Mission-Critical Generator
Rehlko announced that they have issued the industry's first ever Environmental Product Declaration for a mission critical generator, providing data center customers with information about environmental impacts.
*Brightworks is a Climate Accord contracted and trusted partner, providing technical and oversight services for our work.