Deployment Phase Orientation Webinar

1) What criteria will be used to select the 50 use cases from more than 50 submissions?  

 The primary criteria will be the quality and completeness of the data. Carbon Trust will be responsible for checking and ranking the quality and completeness of the data. There will be no political considerations in the selection process. If there are more than 50 equally top-quality cases, the selection will aim to spread the cases across different sectors and geographies to ensure a diverse representation. The sectors include energy, transport, construction, buildings, agriculture, smart cities, manufacturing, and healthcare. The future potential impact of the solution in terms of scalability and alignment with a net-zero economy may also be considered at this stage. 

2) Can a city’s citizen portal, which reduces the need for citizens to travel to administrative buildings, be considered a use case? 

Yes, a citizen portal can be considered a use case. Primary data is not required for every element of the use case. Secondary research and travel pattern data can also be used to demonstrate the impact. The focus will be on understanding the emissions generated in implementing the solution, the technical layers, and the technologies involved. Any data collected during the development of the solution that shows the impact on travel patterns will be beneficial. 

3) Is the inclusion of a customer in the meetings required or optional?  

The inclusion of a customer in the meetings is beneficial as it provides real-world data on how the solution is implemented. It adds credibility to the submitted ICT solution and helps in collecting quality data about the implementation. Engaging with the customers or beneficiaries of the solution ensures that the data is representative of how the solution is used in practice. 

4) Are there any costs associated with participating in the project, and what is the budget for the city’s involvement? 

There are no particular costs associated with participating in the project. The city’s involvement in meetings, especially those held in Brussels, is encouraged without major financial challenges. However, the city would need to fund its own resources to provide data for the case study. The amount of time required to provide data will depend on the kind of data needed. An initial call will be held to understand what data is required before investing resources in data collection. 

5) Can a use case from Senegal be submitted, and when will the data collection phase take place? 

Yes, a use case from Senegal can be submitted. The data collection phase will be staggered throughout the two-year project. If the use case is completed and developed in the next year, the case study can start in 2026. However, if it is completed by the end of 2026, it would be too late for inclusion in the project. 

6) What are the expectations for supporting partners in the second phase of the project?  

Supporting partners are expected to help identify and gather data for the project. They should assist in developing tools based on the calculated cases and align with standards bodies to avoid market confusion. Supporting partners are also expected to help others develop their own cases and ensure compatibility with ITU standards. The goal is to create a uniform ICT for avoided emissions framework. 

7) How is the net overhead emission from an ICT solution calculated, and is it based on ITU recommendations?  

The EGDC methodology, which is fully aligned with ITU, will be used to calculate the net emissions from an ICT solution. The methodology ensures compliance with ITU standards and provides detailed guidance on application. The EGDC methodology is richer in terms of contextual guidance and ensures alignment with other emerging standards, such as those from the World Business Council. 

8) Is there a standard format for transferring collected data to Carbon Trust? 

There is no specific format for transferring collected data to Carbon Trust. Excel will be used to work with the data and structure it appropriately. The amount of time required to provide data will depend on the kind of data needed. An initial call can be arranged, to understand what data is required and provide guidance, before investing resources in data collection. 

9) By May 23rd, is a complete list of planned submissions required, or just a statement of intent?  

By May 23rd, a statement of intent with a high-level description of the solution is required. A complete list of planned submissions is not necessary at this stage. The onboarding webinar on June 5th will provide more details on the submission process and data requirements. The statement of intent should include a high-level description of the solution, but it does not need to be a complete list.