Life Cycle Assessment and Product Category Rules for Data Center Equipment

Learn how Google and Fraunhofer are developing standardized Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies for data center equipment in this 24-minute conference talk. Explore the collaborative efforts to create Product Category Rules (PCR) that will enable accurate carbon footprint measurements and environmental impact assessments. Discover how industry experts are working to establish common datasets and harmonized approaches, leveraging existing best-in-class data models and decades of experience. Gain insights into how these standardized methodologies will help inform design decisions, improve sourcing practices, and track progress toward climate goals in data center operations. Understand the importance of creating a comprehensive framework that allows for comparable Product Carbon Footprints across the industry.