EGDC Working Groups
With the aim to support the development of the EGDC methodologies, the EGDC Pilot Project consortium has launched five Working Groups (WG) and invited the Coalition members to join them. The Working Groups, led by EGDC members, allowed to discuss and gather input on crucial aspects of the methodology.
Overview of the EGDC Working Groups
Aim: Discuss and agree on the principles for the system boundary of a digital solution.
Key topics:
- BAU Baseline
- Functional Unit
- Future proofing
- Attribution and allocation – how to effectively attribute the avoided emissions of a shared digital solution and assess the shared contribution of companies
WG lead: Pernilla Bergmark, Ericsson
Aim
Discuss and agree on the principles for calculating the avoided emissions of a digital solution.
Key topics:
- Enabling effects of a digital solution (both primary and secondary)
- Rebound effects of a digital solution
- How to effectively attribute the avoided emissions of a shared digital solution.
WG Lead: Jean-Manuel Canet, Orange
Aim
Discuss and agree on the principles for including and calculating the emissions of a digital solution.
Key topics
- Direct emissions from use of a solution
- Embodied emissions of the solution
WG Lead: Laura Fernandez Cavas, Telefonica
Aim
Discuss and agree on the principles for reporting the avoided emissions of a digital solution.
Key topics
- Transparency
- Portfolio inclusion
- Attribution and Allocation (Reporting Elements)
WG Lead: Tom van den Nieuwenhuijzen, Capgemini
Aim
Help ensure the inclusion of SMEs in the development of the methodologies
Key topics
- Monitor activities of the different WGs and provide an overview of general matters discussed.
- Form a bridge between the EGDC and SMEs that have expressed interest in joining the EGDC, but are not yet members.
WG Lead: Carsten Waldeck, SHIFT GmbH