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
iMasons Climate Accord
Data Infrastructure and Analytics
Achieving carbon neutrality in digital infrastructure materials, products, and power.
About us
The iMasons Climate Accord is a coalition united on carbon reduction in digital infrastructure. Our mandate is to achieve global carbon accounting of digital infrastructure to influence market-based decisions and drive the industry to achieve carbon neutrality.
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https://climateaccord.org
External link for iMasons Climate Accord
- Industry
- Data Infrastructure and Analytics
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2022
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Los Angeles, US
Employees at iMasons Climate Accord
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Lowellyne James PhD, FIEMA, FCQI CQP
Tech-entrepreneur| Co-Creator SDG-Assessment.com - Sustainability Assurance & ESG Reporting for Business | Author Sustainability Footprints in SMEs|…
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Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow
Executive Director | iMasons Climate Accord
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John Coroner
A results-driven leader, committed to fostering innovation and driving change within our multidisciplinary Data Centre design teams. Dedicated to…
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Antonio Mas Vicent
CEO-BDM Mas Ingenieros
Updates
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With demand for #datacenter capacity not slowing down, multimillion-dollar data center #construction deals are popping up weekly. But keeping up with lightning-speed tech in a construction slowdown is a nightmare. Next Thursday, Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow will share her insights on an expert panel at Data Center Frontier Trends Summit to discuss #sustainability requirements and how they align with optimizing contractor coordination, storage, transport, rigging, as well as tight budgets and construction timelines. Preview this session and more at: https://bit.ly/4fObYYL Speakers: Matt Vincent, Data Center Frontier David McCall, QTS Data Centers Robbie Sovie, T5 Data Centers Bill Tierney, BluePrint Supply Chain #DCFtrends #DataCenterFrontier #DataCenter #Construction #SupplyChain
With demand for data center capacity not slowing down, multimillion-dollar data center construction deals are popping up weekly. But keeping up with lightning-speed tech in a construction slowdown is a nightmare. At this session you’ll walk away with insight on optimizing contractor coordination, storage, transport, rigging, and setting to conquer tight budgets and construction timelines and get your data center up and running faster, among other things. Preview this session and more at: https://bit.ly/4fObYYL Speakers: Matt Vincent, Data Center Frontier Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow, iMasons Climate Accord David McCall, QTS Data Centers Robbie Sovie, T5 Data Centers Bill Tierney, BluePrint Supply Chain #DCFtrends #DataCenterFrontier #DataCenter #Construction #SupplyChain
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iMasons Climate Accord member, Meta, has released their 2024 #SustainabilityReport outlining the progress they've made towards #netzero, water, energy and supply chain goals and commitments. The report highlights: • Since 2020, they have maintained net zero emissions in global operations. • Their 18 operational water restoration projects returned 1.5 billion gallons of water to high and medium water stress regions as part of their #waterpositive goal to restore more water overall than consumed in 2030. • 28% of their suppliers, based on contribution to Meta’s emissions, have set science-aligned emissions reduction targets. It also details their engagement with the ICA and Open Compute Project Foundation's carbon disclosure label project. Thank you Julie Lieb, Lisa Hedstrom, AIA, LEED AP, Kellie Jensen, and many others for your expert contributions in driving sustainability -- and congratulations on this report! Explore the report to learn more about progress and projects: https://lnkd.in/g8yQrFPJ
Meta is in the business of building better realities — and not just virtual ones. We work in partnership with others to scale inclusive solutions that support the transition to a zero-carbon economy and help create a healthier planet for all. 🌍 ♻ 🌱 We are excited to release our 2024 Sustainability Report outlining the progress we’ve made towards our net zero, water, energy and supply chain goals and commitments. This report highlights: • Since 2020, we have maintained net zero emissions in our global operations. • Our 18 operational water restoration projects returned 1.5 billion gallons of water to high and medium water stress regions as part of our water positive goal to restore more water overall than we consume in 2030. • 28% of our suppliers, based on their contribution to Meta’s emissions, have set science-aligned emissions reduction targets. Explore our report to learn more about our progress and projects: https://lnkd.in/g8yQrFPJ
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Infrastructure Masons and iMasons Climate Accord will participate in the #Yotta2024 conference hosted in Las Vegas this October. Members, we're excited to invite you to several events we're hosting during the conference. EVENTS AT YOTTA: ▪️Road to Net Zero: #Sustainability Initiatives from the iMasons Climate Accord October 7, 2024 @ 10:00 AM PT ICA Governing Body members – Noah Goldstein, Ph.D. (Google), Anna Timme (Schneider Electric), Julie Lieb (Facebook), and Charlie Sellars (Microsoft) – will showcase the 2 years impact from the Climate Accord. From our collaboration with Open Compute Project Foundation on a carbon disclosure label to value of EPDs, from case studies to the ICA’s own Maturity Model, these leaders will highlight how we, together, through our collective efforts will reduce our industry’s #carbonemissions – and how the ICA is key for greater successes in combating climate change. ▪️The Foundation and The Future of the iMasons October 7, 2024 @ 11:00 AM PT A fireside chat between iMasons founder, Dean Nelson, and newly appointed CEO, Santiago Suinaga, to discuss the initiatives that were the building blocks of the iMasons, key items from the State of the Industry report, and opportunities to drive our industry forward. Moderated by ICA Executive Director, Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow, we will dive into sustainability, innovation, education, and plans for the next decade of the iMasons. ▪️iMWomen Breakfast at Yotta October 8, 2024 @ 7:00 AM PT iMWomen will be at Yotta 2024, and we welcome the opportunity to get together with our collective communities. This exclusive breakfast will be focused on navigating #careeradvancement within the digital infrastructure industry. We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for women in the field to connect, share experiences, and discuss strategies for professional growth. The panel will include: ● Jill Wyant, President & CEO, Madison Air ● Suzie Gleeson, VP, Global Accounts, Digital Realty ● Rhea Williams, Chief Commercial Officer, E3 Platforms ● Ellen Yang, VP, Regional Construction, Prime Data Centers Registration is managed through the conference, but log in to the iMasons Member Platform to access a promo code for 20% off of your Yotta Conference Registration! https://hubs.ly/Q02MCBbG0
iMasons will participating in the Yotta conference hosted in Las Vegas this October. Members, we're excited to invite you to several events we're hosting during the conference. Log in to the iMasons Members Platform to unlock a discount code for 20% of your conference registration: https://hubs.ly/Q02MCBbG0 EVENTS AT YOTTA: ▪️Road to Net Zero: Sustainability Initiatives from the iMasons and Climate Accord October 7, 2024 @ 10:00 AM PT ICA Governing Body members – Noah Goldstein (Google), Anna Timme (Schneider Electric), Julie Lieb (Meta), and Charlie Sellars (Microsoft) will showcase the 2 years impact from the Climate Accord. From our collaboration with Open Compute on a carbon disclosure label to value of EPDs, from case studies to the ICA’s own Maturity Model, these leaders will highlight how we, together, through our collective efforts will reduce our industry’s carbon emissions – and how the ICA is key for greater successes in combating climate change. ▪️The Foundation and The Future of the iMasons October 7, 2024 @ 11:00 AM PT A fireside chat between iMasons founder, Dean Nelson, and newly appointed CEO, Santiago Suinaga, to discuss the initiatives that were the building blocks of the iMasons, key items from the State of the Industry report, and opportunities to drive our industry forward. Moderated by ICA Executive Director, Miranda Gardiner, we will dive into sustainability, innovation, education, and plans for the next decade of the iMasons. ▪️iMWomen Breakfast at Yotta October 8, 2024 @ 7:00 AM PT iMWomen will be at Yotta 2024, and we welcome the opportunity to get together with our collective communities. This exclusive breakfast will be focused on navigating career advancement within the digital infrastructure industry. We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for women in the field to connect, share experiences, and discuss strategies for professional growth. The panel will include: ● Jill Wyant, President & CEO, Madison Air ● Suzie Gleeson, VP, Global Accounts, Digital Realty ● Rhea Williams, Chief Commercial Officer, E3 Platforms ● Ellen Yang, VP, Regional Construction, Prime Data Centers Registration is managed through the conference, but log in to the iMasons Member Platform to access a promo code for 20% of your Yotta Conference Registration! https://hubs.ly/Q02MCBbG0
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Next week, the iMasons Climate Accord is excited to be at Advancing Construction's Design & Engineering conference in San Jose, CA, with our Executive Director, Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow, chairing the 2-day event. On Day 2, ICA Governing Body members, Charlie Sellars (Microsoft) and Noah Goldstein, Ph.D. (Google), will join her for a panel, Focusing on Sustainable Materials to Reduce Carbon Footprint & Meet Carbon Neutrality Goals, to discuss: - Addressing corporate GHG commitments incorporated into #datacenter design, construction and operations - Connecting #greenhousegas measurement to data center material and equipment procurement – including use of design specifications, utilization of advanced software, and research/tracking methods - Discussing what we can do as an industry to drive change, from the inside, and as a group ICA and Infrastructure Masons members such as Compass Datacenters, Oracle, Sabey Data Centers, Iron Mountain, Black & Veatch, QTS Data Centers, Yondr Group, and Equinix will be presenting on some of the most pressing challenges facing the end-to-end design of mission critical facilities nationwide. Join the event: https://ter.li/4un4wb -- with discount code for registration: 49291SPK10
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NEWS: Prime Data Centers published our inaugural sustainability report today (https://zurl.co/qhZ8 ), demonstrating our commitment to transparency and responsible growth while also establishing key priorities and goals informed by our 2023 materiality assessment. The report is available for on Prime's #sustainability web page. #ProtectingOurHome - #ServingOurCommunity - #LivingOurValues - #DataCenterSustainability
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🌍 What steps are you taking to contribute to a safer planet? A new United Nations study, surveying over 75,000 people across 77 countries, revealed that 80% of respondents demand more government action on #climatechange. The people have spoken: it's time for our countries to set aside geopolitical differences and collaborate on this critical issue. At nLighten, we believe that achieving this goal largely rests in our hands as business owners and digital facilitators. That's why we're committed to our #edgedatacenter #sustainability initiative, driving forward innovative solutions to reduce our environmental impact. Check out this insightful article from Forbes 🌱
Half The Globe Is Voting In 2024 - 80% Want Climate Action, New UN Study
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I had a great time working with the team on this one. Last Energy is proud to share a recent iMasons Climate Accord case study that dives into the pivotal role nuclear energy can play in meeting the growing energy demands of our digital world. https://lnkd.in/eQe6a5Dg As an established member of the Power Working Group, we were pleased to contribute our insights and collaborate with leaders in technology and infrastructure. Our collective goal? To ensure sustainable and reliable power solutions for the future of data centers. Let's ask the right questions and explore innovative solutions together! Special thanks to the Power Working Group: Michael Donohue, Chair (Talen Energy) Tom Quinn, Vice Chair (Google), Kit Brown (Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), V Colby (Pure Data Centres Group), Jim Davis (Ramboll), Anna Carolina Dowson (CBRE), Tom Earp (Page), Dejana Harris, EIT (Brightworks Sustainability), Joshua Hatch (Brightworks Sustainability),Brian Jabeck (Bennett & Pless, Inc.), Antonio Mas Vicent (Mas Ingenieros - Integración de tecnología), Carolina Fernandez Maestri (ODATA - An Aligned Data Centers Company ), Keith Klesner, PE (Princeton Digital Group), KC Mares (Vantage Data Centers), Upshur Quinby (Microsoft) #Sustainability #NuclearEnergy #DataCenters #iMasons #TechLeaders Infrastructure Masons
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Our latest case study is live, The Benefits and Challenges of Nuclear Power. The #datacenter industry is seeking #energy solutions to reach its goal of increasing power capacity to 1,000 TWh by 2026 while maintaining high standards of scale, efficiency, speed-to-market, and #emissionfree generation. The following case study examines the #power hurdles faced by developers and hyperscalers, by exploring the benefits and challenges of implementing #nuclearpower as a primary power source for data centers. It first reviews the history of #nuclear development and energy industry data before diving into a real-world scenario originally outlined in Last Energy's Data Center Case Study, Rapidly Scaling Enterprise Data Center Demand and Accelerating Timeline. It has been adapted to include the expertise and thought leadership of the iMasons Climate Accord Power Working Group in data centers, power, and independent research into small modular reactors (#SMRs). https://lnkd.in/gKDAzuqY Thank you to the ICA Power Working Group: Michael Donohue, Anna Carolina Dowson, Kit Brown, Brian Jabeck, Tom Quinn, Ben Hoffman, Antonio Mas Vicent, Upshur Quinby, Carolina Fernandez Maestri, Tom Earp, Keith Klesner, PE, Vince Colby, Jim Davis, KC Mares, Joshua Hatch, and Dejana Harris, EIT
Benefits and Challenges of Nuclear Power – iMasons Climate Accord
https://climateaccord.org
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Nominate your colleagues for one of the 2024 Infrastructure Masons Industry Champion Awards before the August 30th deadline! The annual iMasons Champion Awards program amplifies the outstanding contributions of individuals in the digital infrastructure industry who lead by example and achieve tangible results for the betterment of our digital future. The 2024 Award program will feature seven different categories of awards: - Sustainability Champion Award - Inclusion Champion Award - Education Champion Award - Innovation Champion Award - IM100 Awards - Luminary Award - Emerging Talent Learn about the Champion Awards Program: https://lnkd.in/eJpDsZ8m Submissions are open until August 30th. Nominate yourself or your colleagues here: https://lnkd.in/gbj6FvH *** Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals in digital infrastructure connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all. The annual iMasons awards program showcases the contributions of leaders in the digital infrastructure industry. Corporate Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Contact [email protected] to learn more. #IMAwards2024
Nominations for the 2024 Infrastructure Masons Industry Champion Awards are now OPEN! Every year, the iMasons Awards program showcases and amplifies the outstanding contributions of individuals in the digital infrastructure industry who lead by example and achieve tangible results for the betterment of our industry. As part of our 2024 Award program, we will be honoring seven different categories of awards: - Sustainability Champion Award - Inclusion Champion Award - Education Champion Award - Innovation Champion Award - IM100 Awards - Luminary Award - Emerging Talent Submissions are open until August 30th. Nominate yourself or your colleagues here: https://lnkd.in/gbj6FvH Learn about the Champion Awards Program: https://lnkd.in/eJpDsZ8m *** Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals in digital infrastructure connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all. The annual iMasons awards program showcases the contributions of leaders in the digital infrastructure industry. Dean Nelson | Santiago Suinaga | Jeff Omelchuck | Rudolf Gordon-Seymour | Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow #FortheDigitalFuture #IndustryAwards #ChampionAwards #DataCenter #Telecomms #DigitalInfrastructure #MissionCritical #AwardOpportunity #AwardNominations