TECHNICAL The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14025 defines an EPD as a Type III declaration that “quantifies environmental information on the life cycle of a product to enable comparisons between products fulfilling the same function.” The EPD methodology is based on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool. This in turn follows ISO series 14040. Why a sector-wide approach? Sector-wide carbon reporting is crucial for developing strategies to reduce carbon emissions, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change. Carbon reporting can lead to more sustainable business practices. By understanding where and how emissions are generated, FTTH manufacturers, operators, and other stakeholders can optimise processes, use resources more efficiently, and potentially reduce operational costs. Reporting also helps FTTH companies ensure they are compliant with these regulations, thereby avoiding potential fines and penalties. With accurate sector-wide carbon reporting, companies can make more informed decisions about their operations, supply chain management, and future investments, all of which can contribute
The annual Global FTTH Ranking classifies countries according to the penetration of their households with FTTH/B. Not only do we have access to significant expertise from companies throughout the value chain, but we also have a deep understanding of every step in a variety of FTTx processes. We have developed platforms and tools that allow members to access and share information. This places us in a unique position to align and support the entire sector when it comes to reporting on carbon. When determining an acceleration methodology for carbon assessment, who better than industry peers to find solutions? After all, these people can find smartest approaches and prevent problems based on relevant, up- to-date know-how and experiences? FTTH Council Carbon Footprint (FCCF) Project Delivering a sector carbon database & a sector emission model The FTTH Council Carbon Footprint (FCCF) Project is a pilot initiative launched in February 2023, together with 11 representative members representing the Fibre value chain. The participants consist
to reduced carbon footprints. Sector- wide carbon reporting also allows for the benchmarking of performance against industry standards and peers. How the FTTH Council Europe can facilitate sector-wide carbon assessment The FTTH Council Europe currently has 160 members across the value chain representing a wide range of activities from different stages in FTTx development, rollout, and operations. Members are mostly organisations deploying FTTH, and manufacturers of FTTH solutions, as well as several academic institutions and sectors such as media and eHealth. The FTTH Council has also created a dedicated Sustainability Committee which consists of experts from member companies, shares information, publishes articles, and more. The FTTH Council Global Alliance, consisting of FTTH Council Europe, FTTH Council Africa, FTTH Council Americas, FTTH Council Americas LATAM Chapter, FTTH Council Asia Pacific and FTTH Council Middle East and North Africa, can compare situations in various countries.
Fibre sector observatory principles & extrapolation
96
Volume 46 No.2 MAY 2024
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online