Open Compute Project Foundation and Infrastructure Masons Collaborate on Sustainability Initiatives
The Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP) and Infrastructure Masons (iMasons), two leading organizations in the digital infrastructure industry, have joined forces to promote sustainability initiatives centered on the iMasons Climate Accord (ICA). This collaboration brings together OCP’s expertise in data center supply chain innovation and iMasons’ reach to the end user community.
Standardizing Carbon Disclosures
A key focus of this collaboration will be standardizing a taxonomy for supplier carbon disclosures related to data center materials and equipment. This includes developing a digital carbon label that provides both calculated carbon levels and corresponding methodology. This effort is being led by industry leaders Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Schneider Electric, and is crucial for creating a more sustainable industry.
Exploring Innovative Solutions
Beyond carbon disclosures, the collaboration will explore other opportunities to enhance sustainability in digital infrastructure. This includes developing metrics for measuring energy consumption, water usage, and heat reuse, as well as investigating the use of low-carbon materials such as alternate concrete and steel and building materials like Mass Timber.
Industry Impact
The collaboration between OCP and iMasons is expected to have a significant impact on the digital infrastructure industry. By providing an open framework and best practices for carbon disclosures, OCP vendor members can rapidly adopt and align their products. This enhances the visibility of carbon information in the OCP Marketplace, stimulating end-user demand for sustainable products.
Long-Term Perspective
Both OCP and iMasons recognize the importance of a long-term perspective in achieving lasting change. They emphasize the need for adaptability and openness to emerging opportunities as the industry evolves.
Quotes from Key Executives
“The current method of building more and bigger data centers is not sustainable without shifts in behavior and technology. Proper standardized methods for measurement will allow us to make sustainability a key factor in decision-making,” said , CEO at the Open Compute Project Foundation.
“We are excited to collaborate with OCP to compound our impact on digital infrastructure globally. This involves addressing carbon accounting, measurement, and tracking to ensure our efforts cover the entire ecosystem,” said , Founder and Chairman of Infrastructure Masons & iMasons Climate Accord Governing Body Member.
“This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in advancing sustainability within our sector. By leveraging our extensive industry network and community-driven ethos, we are primed for transformative changes,” said , Executive Director of iMasons Climate Accord.
About Open Compute Project Foundation
The Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP) is a collaborative community of hyperscale data center operators, telecom, colocation providers, and enterprise IT users working with the vendor ecosystem to develop open innovations deployable from the cloud to the edge. OCP is committed to fostering a community that addresses market obstacles and shapes the future of digital infrastructure.
About Infrastructure Masons
Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all. The organization provides a platform for members to connect, grow, and give back across four strategic pillars: Education, Inclusion, Innovation, and Sustainability.
About the Climate Accord
The Climate Accord is a coalition of organizations united on decarbonization of digital infrastructure. Launched by Infrastructure Masons in 2022, it has mobilized a community of 250+ member companies spanning various sectors of the industry. The Climate Accord aims to establish industry-wide adoption of an open standard for reporting carbon and create a maturity model to track progress.
