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Despite some limitations (relatively small number of participating members, error from the assessment or from the model), it was possible to extrapolate FTTH sector emissions, providing order of magnitude.
So far, no data from contractors has been introduced, which means figures related to this aspect are 100% based on extrapolation. Also, the relatively small number of members results in a higher standard deviation – as more members join and data volumes increase, this will become much more precise. However, consequently, to date the observatory has been made with orders of magnitude. Conclusion The pilot project demonstrated that it was truly efficient to work collectively to build a confidential company carbon assessment, and that this could be achieved within few months. A group of experts found ways of sharing figures without disclosing confidential materials. This accelerates the carbon assessment of other companies within the sector. Despite some limitations (relatively small number of participating members, error from the assessment or from the model), it was possible to extrapolate FTTH sector emissions, providing order of magnitude. The next step: embracing the entire sector The model is currently based on input from 11 members and will require more members to become more accurate. The more members participate and assess
their organisation’s carbon footprint, the more precise the model will become, and the greater the benefit for all involved. The FTTH Council is now working to convert this pilot into a real program, enabling all FTTH Council members as well as external organisations to participate. This FTTH sector approach is fully in line with the ITU initiative named “Green Digital Action” at COP28. For this, the FTTH Council co-led one the pillars dedicated to ICT Sector GHG emissions. In a Call to Action, companies are encouraged to contribute to an ICT sector database. The COP28 Green Digital Action Track calls for the following: 1. Companies commit to setting (or have already set) 1.5 degree aligned science-based targets, and also create and publish transition plans outlining how decarbonisation trajectories and net-zero targets will be achieved. 2. Companies commit to publicly report data on all GHG emission scopes and categories yearly, and submit results to a public (ITU) database. 3. Companies express interest in contributing to an ICT sector database creation, on the emission factors of products and services.
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