Objective 1: Create an LCE (Life Cycle Engineering) Support Framework Platform that informs end-users of the existence of the methodologies available & supports them in lowering barriers to entry.
ICTFOOTPRINT.eu fully fledged dynamic, responsive website with:
- Interactive map of ICT standards
- Regular content news pieces
- Marketplace with buyers & sellers
- Help desk and Glossary in: EN, FR, DE, IT, ES
Objective 2: Design user-oriented, online implementation of footprinting methodologies.
- Intro on calculation methodologies
- 20 methodology factsheets downloadable
- 29 Success stories published. At the time of writing an additional 50 stories are being analysed.
Objective 3: Develop a web application “Service Area” targeting SMEs to help assess carbon and energy footprint & share experiences.
- Help desk, Live chat & Frequently Asked Questions in: EN, FR, DE, IT, ES
- Self-Assessment Tool for ICT Services (SAT-S)
Objective 4: Create an aggregated community for solution providers and consumers in the field of energy & environmental efficiency in the ICT sector, with a marketplace of opportunities.:
- Marketplace full-fledged with 2 Buyers & 20 Sellers registered
- ICTFOOTPRINT.eu Community members: +1,900
- Contacts in ICTFOOTPRINT.eu Database: +4,100
Objective 5: Raise awareness, educate and empower (prospective) SMEs (& all other end-users) with actions & showcases, as well as informative material to promote green strategies.
- Events participation:
- Sustainable Energy Week (Jun 2016)
- Knowledge Society & Mobility Forums (Oct 2016)
- Data Centre World (Nov 2016)
- World Sustainable Energy Days (Mar 2017)
- SMARTGREENS (Apr 2017)
- REMOO Energy 2017 (May 2017)
- Sustainable Energy Week (Jun 2017)
- 6 webinars carried out and available online for consultation (participation increasing: around 300 people total; over 800 views)
- Social media community: 1,600
- Best practices online: 29
Objective 6: Interface and liaise with the relevant standards bodies (SDOs).
- Active interaction and engagement with 5 SDO, with 3 being speakers in webinars (ETSI, ITU-T, The Green Grid, GHG Protocol).
Objective 7: A committed, highly influential External Advisory Group (EAG) that provides independent support in covering the needs of the targeted stakeholders.
ICTFOOTPRINT.eu EAG meetings: 1st F2F: 18th May 2016, at EC premises DG Connect, 2nd virtual meeting 2nd Dec 2016
- 11 highly involved expert professionals in the EAG:
- A. Andrae – Huawei –SE (Large Enterprise)
- M. Boldi – Telecom Italia – IT (Large Enterprise)
- E. Fryer – Tech UK – UK (NPO)
- O. Namikawa – Hitachi – JP (Large Enterprise)
- D. Roche – ETSI – FR (SDO)
- L. Rütimann – The Green Grid – CH (NPO)
- D. Schien – University Bristol – UK (Academia)
- A. Stephens – Carbon Trust – UK (SME)
- T. Wilson – ECOS – BE (NPO)
- J. Vlasveld – Green IT – NL (NPO)
- T. Corvaisier – GREENSPECTOR – FR (SME)
Objective 8: Leave a lasting legacy.
- 5.60% of all contacts from ICTFOOTPRINT.EU database are Public Policy Makers and SDO individuals
- “D3.2 - Recommendations & uptake by SMEs” submission, providing first insights that will be taken into account in development of Action Plan.
Objective 9: Develop & implement a sustainable business model.
- Start identification of key needs from stakeholders interested in adopting ICTOOTPRINT.eu services and resources.