Materials
Promote accurate communication of embodied carbon and creating market-based incentives to prioritize low-carbon building materials.
The Materials Working Group (MWG) is focused on the decarbonization of data center building materials as well as specific component materials within MEP equipment and systems.
We work towards our goals by:
- Identifying best practices for data center life cycle assessments (LCAs) and alignment with corporate GHG Scope 3 accounting
- Benchmarking embodied carbon impacts of data center construction
- Identifying and communicating industry-specific product categories to focus on for improved embodied carbon impact transparency and reduction
- Supporting both a Materials-specific and broader iMasons Climate Accord Maturity Model
LEADERSHIP
MEMBERS
Amanda Atkinson
Sonya Barzgar
Mark Chen
Amir Ehsaei
Jenny Gerson
Forest Halualani
Imani Hamilton
Madeline Hinchliffe
Annie Kemp
Tim Lewis
Sam Mansfield
Wes McLean
Jon Mohle
Cora Nogueira
Roland Ruprecht
Katie Stanford
Ty Stranger
James Tipper
Alison Tyndall
Isaiah Walston
UPDATES
Best Practices for Data Center LCAs
This case study is intended to assist data center developers, owners, and design professionals by providing guidance and best practices for measuring—and ultimately reducing—the embodied carbon impacts (expressed as CO₂e in this publication) of data center construction through the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
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.
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.
*Brightworks is a Climate Accord contracted and trusted partner, providing technical and oversight services for our work.