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
Kevin Durocher
Derek Fehrer
Brian Goldcrump
Jack Hartland
Howard Hsu
Heinz Huesmann
Scott Huffman
Chris Ireland
Jennifer Kane
Graham Langton
Maria Lopez
Gaelle Mogabure
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
How To Engage Equipment Suppliers On Decarbonization
In this paper the iCA-EWG describes industry decarbonization efforts underway to engage our shared supply chain including the types of data that operators should request and how to evaluate the data provided by suppliers.
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.
*Brightworks is a Climate Accord contracted and trusted partner, providing technical and oversight services for our work.