Equipment
Our goal is to facilitate transparent communication of embodied carbon and establish market-based incentives for the adoption of zero-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
CHAIR
MEMBERS
Maria Abadie
Jennifer Bellemare
Andres Coleman
Holly Elwood
Harry Handlin
Dejana Harris*
Jack Hartland
Howard Hsu
Heinz Huesmann
Scott Huffman
Don Kirouac
Graham Langton
Sarah Levine
Loren Long
Matt McMullen
Gaelle Mogabure
Sophia Runau
Rich Scroggins
Emily Swindler
Jessie Templeton*
Rajat Wadhwa
LIAISONS
Allison Boen
Andrea Desimone
Kellie Jensen
Nicole Meyer
Marcus Tang
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.