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We do ESG right! What is Scope 3? "These emissions result from activities not owned or controlled by the company but are associated with its operations, such as purchased goods and services, business travel, employee commuting, and waste generated." I can provide all the details needed for scope 3 just ask.

I’m proud to share that the iMasons Climate Accord Governing Body has issued an open letter calling suppliers serving data centers to adopt Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).   As a member of the iMasons Climate Accord Governing Body, Schneider Electric stands with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Digital Realty, Google, Meta and Microsoft in an open letter to the industry where we are calling for greater transparency of Scope 3 emissions among suppliers serving data centers. Adoption of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) will accelerate efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. This is a powerful example of how the industry can work together to respond to the pressing challenges we face individually and collectively.   Read more about EPDs and how they can help meet sustainability goals here: https://lnkd.in/eqYM2MuC   #DigitalInfrastructure #EmbodiedCarbon #sustainability #DataCenter

Yesterday it was announced that the iMasons Climate Accord Governing Body- Schneider Electric, Meta, Microsoft, Digital Realty, Google and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are joining forces to help #decarbonize digital infrastructure. In an Open Letter to the industry, the governing body is calling for greater transparency of Scope 3 emissions among suppliers serving #datacenters as part of broader efforts to reduce the industry's carbon footprint. As of 2024, 81% of Schneider Electrics product turnover is covered by EPDs, and we continue to push for more. We are so proud to be making an #IMPACT together with these incredible companies, helping to push for a more #sustainable future for generations to come. Read the Open Letter: https://lnkd.in/edp9y93G Press Release: https://lnkd.in/eZJAYU3s

This morning, iMasons Climate Accord Governing Body took the next big step to help reduce #carbonemissions in the #digitalinfrastructure industry by releasing an open letter for increased adoption of Environmental Product Declarations (#EPDs) to bring #transparency to #Scope3 emissions and detail #embodiedcarbon in #equipment and #materials. Promoting industry-wide adoption of EPDs is a critical step in enabling carbon-informed decision making and furthering our journey toward #netzero, and a powerful example of how #collaboration is key to solving the pressing challenges of our time. It’s a privilege to be a part of this amazing initiative being spearheaded by Schneider Electric, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Digital Realty, Google, Meta, and Microsoft. Thank you to the Governing Body Members and their respective organizations for their #leadership and support of this key publication: Mislav Crnogorac, Lex Coors, Noah Goldstein, Ph.D., Dean Nelson, Julie Lieb, Charlie Sellars, and Douglas Mouton. Additional thanks to our Executive Director, Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow, and our Infrastructure Masons team, especially Rachell Robson, Santiago Suinaga, and Jeff Omelchuck, for their ongoing guidance and engagement. Read the Open Letter: https://lnkd.in/eDQuTQej Press Release: https://lnkd.in/egphspKQ #DigitalInfrastructure #EmbodiedCarbon #sustainability #DataCenter #iMasons #ClimateAccord #ICA #carbonreductions #emissionsreductions

Schneider Electric supports and encourages the adoption of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for data centres. By adopting EPDs, we aim to reduce #Scope3 emissions and improve transparency and efficiency. But why Scope 3 specifically? It’s crucial because these indirect #emissions often make up a large part of a company’s #carbonfootprint. This effort is a big step towards a net-zero future, showing that industry leaders are dedicated to #sustainable business practices and environmental protection. https://lnkd.in/dFaatSMf

You can't manage what you can't measure! Along with my fellow iMasons Climate Accord Governing Body members, I'm excited to support this open letter to the industry to bring #transparency to #sustainability and #Scope3 emissions. In today's environment, most products don't disclose their embodied emissions at point of purchase. Companies have to backsolve for impact using imperfect modeled estimates, which makes it difficult for teams to make real-time product selection decisions in pursuit of #NetZero. This letter calls for broader adoption of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Think of an #EPD like a "nutrition label" for product carbon emissions. If the digital infrastructure industry is to stick to its "carbon diet", we need to be able to count our "carbon calories" !

As someone who is responsible for calculating their company's greenhouse gas inventory, I can't stress how important this is. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) improve the transparency and accuracy of Scope 3 emissions calculations. Knowing the embodied carbon of equipment and materials is critical to developing decarbonization pathways. Thanks for the leadership, iMasons Climate Accord! Prime Data Centers is honored to be part of your work. #EPDs #Scope3 #GHGs #greenhousegasemissions #carbonfootprint #embodiedcarbon #equipment #materials #transparency #reporting #sustainability #ESG

Consider building a skyscraper without a blueprint. The outcome would likely be chaotic, inefficient, and potentially hazardous. The same principle applies to building a sustainable #digital infrastructure, where #transparency is the foundation for progress. This is why Schneider Electric is proud to join forces with industry leaders like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Digital Realty, Google, Meta, and Microsoft, as members of the iMasons Climate Accord Governing Body, in urging greater adoption of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) within the #datacenter sector. Think of EPDs as blueprints for #sustainability. These standardized reports provide a clear picture of a product's environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. With this crucial data, we can make informed decisions to minimize our collective environmental footprint. The digital revolution is upon us. As data centers become increasingly crucial, we have a responsibility to ensure their growth is sustainable. We have championed transparency since 2008, by ensuring a significant portion of our products have EPDs, and we're committed to working with our peers and suppliers in expanding this coverage. Implementing EPDs across the #supplychain will empower us to significantly reduce #GHG emissions and build a greener future for the digital world. This is a call to action to the entire industry! Join us in prioritizing transparency and taking collective action against #climatechange. Let's build a sustainable digital future, together! Read the full open letter here: https://lnkd.in/gmzWqhY2 Press Release: https://lnkd.in/g_CXn3ZZ #SchneiderElectric #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EPDs #DataCenters #TogetherForGood #IMPACT

Google recently released their most recent environmental report, here's a blog outlining some of the mayor milestones and upcoming initiatives. Finboot has built and runs our Green Supply Chain Management solutions on Google Cloud. Considering our own commitment to sustainability and to helping our clients accelerate their own decarbonisation, it is vital for us to closely follow on Google's commitment and advances to reduce their own environmental impact. Among other things, this report covers how Google is driving sustainability across their operations. Some of the highlights include: 🎯 Google maintains their target to reach net zero emissions across their operations and value chain by 2030! 🔋 10 (out of 40) regions achieved at least 90% Carbon-pollution Free Electricity (CFE). With a global average across all 40 regions at 64 % CFE ✍ They signed additional contracts to increase their of clean energy capacity in several regions, including our own hosting region. 👀 They are also looking at the Supply Chain!!! Which of course it is very interesting for us! They are asking their largest hardware suppliers (based on spend) to commit to 100% renewable energy match by 2029. They are also actively reducing the carbon footprint of their packaging... I hope to see this expand to their devices sooner rather than later. 🔴 It's not all good news! Google also reports a 13% YoY increase in their GHG emissions. Partially driven by a 37% YoY increase of their scope 2 emissions. Note that 75% of their emissions are Scope 3 and only 1% of Scope 1 remains. Yet another sign of the importance of decarbonising the Supply Chain. 🏃♂️ Head over to the blog for the summary, I'll leave a link to the full report in the comments. #netzero #netzero2030 #GHGEmissions #Sustainability

Google: Our 2024 Environmental Report Google's 2024 Environmental Report highlights their efforts to use technology, particularly AI, to drive environmental sustainability and minimize their carbon footprint. The report outlines their advancements in building energy-efficient infrastructure, such as the Trillium TPU, which is 67% more energy-efficient than previous models. Google has implemented AI for various climate actions, including fuel-efficient routing and flood prediction, and aims to reduce 1 gigaton of carbon emissions annually by 2030. Despite a 13% increase in GHG emissions in 2023 due to higher data center energy consumption, Google remains committed to achieving net-zero emissions and advancing clean energy projects globally. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gZnUt7Mj #Sustainability #AI #ClimateAction #Google #RenewableEnergy #EnvironmentalReport #CarbonEmissions #GreenTechnology