5th ITU Green Standards WeekNassau, The Bahamas 14-18 December 2015

ITU Connect 2020 Agenda Environmental Sustainability Targets

Initiative

Cristina Bueti, ITU AdvisorDaniela Torres, ITU, Consultant

Content

1. Policy Framework & Background

2. Implementation Initiative

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1. Policy Framework

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ITU’s Commitment to Sustainable Development

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ITU’s CommitmentSustainable Development Goals (September, 2015)

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ITU Connect 2020 AgendaGlobal Telecommunication/ICT Development

Source: http://www.itu.int/en/connect2020/Pages/default.aspx

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Connect 2020 AgendaEnvironmental Sustainability Targets

Target 3.2: Volume of redundant e-waste to be reduced by 50% by 2020

Target 3.3: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) generated by the telecommunication/ICT sector to be decreased per device by 30% by 2020

Environmental Sustainability TargetsLeadership and Contributors

ITU-T SG5 on Environment & Climate Changewith support from ITU-R

1) GHG Emissions TargetQ18/5 – Methodologies

2) E-Waste TargetQ13/5 – E-Waste

ITU Sector Members

ITU Member States

Two separate Roadmaps were defined. Within SG5, Q18/5 and Q13/5 were tasked to develop plans for implementation Roadmaps were developed by TSB, BR, ITU-SG5 experts and supporting entities

including the Secretariat of the Basel Convention

ITU AcademiaMembers

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Defining the

targets set by

ITU Plenipotentiary

SG5 Proposal to meet

the Targets:

Two Roadma

ps

Presentation of the

Roadmaps:

1. E-Waste 2. GHG

Emissions

SG5 Proposal

for Roadma

ps’ Implementation

Kicking Off -

Roadmaps

Implementation

Initiative

November, 2014

March, 2015

May, 2015

October, 2015

January, 2016

Environmental Sustainability TargetsThe Way Forward

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Environmental Sustainability Targets Implementation Initiative

Assessment

Assessment ImplementationImplementation Follow up Follow up

Governance Model

Governance Model

Vision and MissionVision and Mission

Financial Model

Financial Model

GHG Emissions Roadmap

GHG Emissions Roadmap

E-waste RoadmapE-waste

RoadmapKPI Balance Scorecard

KPI Balance Scorecard

Communications Plan

Communications Plan

Challenges & OpportunitiesChallenges & Opportunities

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2. Implementation Initiative

i. Vision and Mission

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To promote a sustainable growth of the ICT Sector

To effectively address the environmental challenges of the ICT sector through well structured sectorial strategies

To set up a well structured programme to support the accomplishment of the targets and the implementation of the roadmaps

To contribute to the accomplishment of the new UN Sustainable Development Goals

To position the ITU and ICT sector as the leading industry to enable a clean, low carbon and climate resilient economy

To identify standardization gaps within the ICT sector in order to

address environmental sustainability challenges

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ii. Assessment of the Initiative

Governance Model

Governance Model

Financial Model

Financial Model

Challenges & OpportunitiesChallenges & Opportunities

To identify the challenges and opportunities the ICT Sector will face during this process

To define a governance model that includes all stakeholders, led by ITU together with other UN agencies and technical experts.

To establish a financial model to facilitate the implementation of the roadmaps (GHG & E-waste) activities: Next slide presents an example of a financial model that could be applicable: Green ICT Innovation Fund

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Proposed Financial Model*Creation of the Green ICT Innovation Fund

Green ICT Innovation

Fund

ITU Sector Members & Associates

ITU Member States - Ministries of ICTs and/or

Environment

EU Horizon 2020 Funds

Green Climate FundMultilateral & Development OrganizationsUN Agencies (UNEP, Basel

Convention, UNIDO, UNESCO, UNU, etc)

Private Sector non - ICT

Crowdfunding mechanisms

Reference of Similar Funds: WSIS Fund in Trust: http://www.itu.int/en/itu-wsis/Pages/WSIS-Fund-in-Trust.aspxIFC – World Bank Climate Finance: http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Topics_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/Climate+Business

Role: Implementation of roadmaps

activities and follow up Project development Technical advice Fundraising

Projects Scope ICT Projects aimed at GHG

Emissions Reduction ICT projects for Climate

Change Mitigation & Adaptation

E-waste management etc

*Proposal to be accepted, funds to be managed based on workstreams, for example 1) E-waste and 2) Climate Change

ImplementationImplementation

GHG Emissions Roadmap

GHG Emissions Roadmap E-waste RoadmapE-waste Roadmap

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iii. Implementation of the Initiative

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E-WasteReduction Target & Roadmap

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Target 3.2: Volume of redundant e-waste to be reduced by 50% by 2020

E-Waste Reduction Target Understanding the Target

• Target Responsibility• E-waste Control: Member States• E-waste Generation: ICT Industry, ICT Users• Enablers of target accomplishment: Basel

Convention, UNU, UNIDO, ITU, ITU Member States, Industry Associations, etc.

• E-waste Statistics• Existing sources & methodological assessment

• Base line year. To be defined• Alternative 1 2014: Statistics Available from

UNU

• Terms and Definitions• Redundant e-waste; waste reduction.

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Standardized Assessment & Baseline Definition

E-waste Management & Policy Program

Awareness Raising & Outreach Programmes

Build upon existing e-waste statistics & specialized reports

Definition of national E-waste monitoring mechanism and ICT Sector Engagement

E-waste Target RoadmapSchematic approach

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Steps Activities

1. Standardized Assessment & Baseline Definition (Baseline and monitoring for target 3.2 )

• Identification of e-waste statistics sources - Existing ICT product and e-waste related statistical data, e.g. UNU/Step E-waste world map, E-waste Statistics Guidelines on Classification, Reporting and Indicators, countries national reports.

• KPIs definition & consolidation

2. E-waste Management & Policy Program

• Identify responsibilities of stakeholders• Address national coordination mechanisms for the implementation of

sustainable ICT product life-cycle schemes

3. Awareness Raising & Outreach

• Develop concepts for awareness raising campaigns, addressing the general public by 2016

• Define goals for users and households;• Develop outreach material on national and local levels;• Gain support for outreach activities from all stakeholders directly

involved in ICT production and handling.

E-waste Target RoadmapProposed activities

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GHG Emissions Reduction Target & Roadmap

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GHG Reduction TargetUnderstanding the target

Target 3.3: Greenhouse Gases Emissions (GHG) generated by the telecommunication/ICT sector to be decreased per device by 30% by 2020

• Target Responsibility• Emissions Reduction: ICT Industry • Enablers for target accomplishment: ITU

Member States, Industry Associations, etc

• GHG Emissions Scope• Direct (Scope 1) & Indirect (Scope 2)

Emissions• Assessment Methodology: ITU-T L.1420

• Base line year. To be defined• Alternative 1 2014 year on target

establishment (data availability)

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GHG Target ScopeKPI definition

Target GHG Emissions Scope KPI Primary Sources of Information to build the KPI

GHG Emissions from the ICT Industry/ per device

Scope 1 (Direct Emissions) + Scope 2 (Indirect Emissions)

Methodology ITU- T L.1420 (includes principles of GHG Protocol & ISO 14064)

Scope 3 emissions not included

CO2 emissions/ No. subscriptions

Others

GHG emissions Companies public disclosure information

Proposal: Devices No. Subscriptions from ITU Statistics

Important to clarify M2M connections in the context of subscriptions

- Responsibility of the goal is from the ICT industry (companies)- It can cover scope 1 & scope 2 emissions.- Is a baseline to build a new and more consistent KPI and target in the future

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ICT Sector & Industry Analysis

Standardized Assessment

ICT Industry Action Plan to Reduce GHG

Emissions

ICT Sector Carbon

Efficiency Program

Global Reporting

Framework

Positive Effect (+)ITU-T L.1430 (Projects)ITU-T L.1410 (Devices)

Negative Effect (-)ITU-T L.1410 (goods, networks & services)

Negative Effect (-)ITU-T L.1420 (ICT

Organizations) Carbon Efficient ICT sector

ICT Industry Policy Engagement

GHG Target RoadmapSchematic approach

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GHG Target RoadmapProposed activities

Steps Roadmap activities1. ICT Sector & Industry Analysis

• UNFCCC framework (including EU ETS, Regulatory Framework, etc) • Risks and opportunities of climate change for the ICT Industry (IPCC, etc) • Comprehensive analysis of ICT Industry Responses (Companies case-studies)

2. Standardized Assessment

• Development of ICT Industry/Sector GHG Inventories and evolution scenarios• Identification of sources of energy consumption and GHG emissions• Baseline Definition (Baseline year, boundaries, KPIs and Measurement Methodology)• Analysis of options for Energy & GHG Emissions reduction in the ICT Sector• Standardization gaps identification

3. ICT Industry Action Plan to Reduce GHG. Emissions

• Sectorial scope definition • Action Lines (Management measures, governance model, etc)• Follow up & verification programs• Implementation Schedule• CO2 Science Based Target Definition for the Sector

4. ICT Sector Carbon Efficiency Program

• Assessment of ICT Services GHG emissions reduction in other sectors (ITU-T L.1430)• Assessment of Carbon Market opportunities for the ICT Industry

5. ICT Industry Policy Engagement

• Formal Recognition of the ICT Sector in Climate Change Negotiations (UNFCCC) • Global Reporting Framework (alliances CDP, WRI, GRI, etc)• Global Engagement Activities (GSMA, GESI, ETNO; etc)

iv. Initiative Follow Up

In order to guarantee the implementation of the roadmaps and accomplish the targets, it is important:

To the define the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the targets evolution and the implementation of activities.

To establish a Communications Plan in order to highlight the efforts made by the ICT sector in the implementation of both roadmaps.

Follow up Follow up

KPI Balance Scorecard

KPI Balance Scorecard

Communications Program

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Environmental Sustainability Targets Implementation Initiative

Assessment

Assessment ImplementationImplementation Follow up Follow up

Governance Model

Governance Model

Vision and MissionVision and Mission

Financial Model

Financial Model

GHG Emissions Roadmap

GHG Emissions Roadmap

E-waste RoadmapE-waste

RoadmapKPI Balance Scorecard

KPI Balance Scorecard

Communications Plan

Communications Plan

Challenges & OpportunitiesChallenges & Opportunities

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ITU Connect 2020 Environmental Sustainability Targets

Thank you

Thank you

Connect 2020 Agenda Environmental Sustainability Targets Initiative

Cristina Bueti, ITU Advisor & Daniela Torres, ITU ConsultantContact: greenstandard@itu.int

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Supplementary Slides

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E-waste Roadmap

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1. Standardized Assessment & Baseline Definition

- To use UNU E-waste statistics as the baseline- To develop Technical Specifications to assess

the e-waste flows on a country level, based on existent initiatives.

- To develop an Analysis of the benefits and opportunities of e-waste accounting & reporting for countries (including informal recycling)

- To define the applicable Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

- Defining the model for E-waste monitoring- Establishing the Country Focal Point for

information management **- Implementation of the National - E-waste

Monitoring software platform for information collection on a country level.

Implementation PlanObjective: To define a standardized framework to assess the impacts and management of E-waste.

** Important to define from a policy perspective the appropriate authority to be the focal point. For example: National Ministries of Environment or ICT Ministries (To be defined)

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2. E-waste Management & Policy Program

- Development of Guidelines to identify E-waste management stakeholders on a country level

- Implementation of the Stakeholder Guidelines on a country level

- To assess Best Available Technologies (BAT) and Best Environmental Practices (BEP) for e-waste recycling and management; including informal recycling.

- To identify effective business models for e-waste management

Objective: to develop standards on policy, regulatory and technical frameworks for sustainable ICT production, handling and use

- Development of e-waste regulatory analysis on a regional level. (based on existent analysis)

- Development of scenarios for e-waste reduction & associated targets

- Establishment of E-waste management scorecard (KPIs)

Implementation Plan

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3. Awareness raising and outreach

- Assessment of e-waste generation patterns of households and cities, based on existing material (i.e UNU)

- Establish targets based on scenarios and regional realities

- Development of outreach material and a Global Campaign for e-waste management, applicable to final users, cities, countries, large companies and also SMEs

- Develop Workshops & Trainings- Establish a Inter-institutional Platform

for global e-waste management

Objective: To develop concepts for awareness raising campaigns addressing the general public, ICT industry, final users, large companies and SMEs. Implementation Plan

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GHG Emissions Reduction Roadmap

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1. ICT Sector & Industry Analysis

- To assess the UNFCCC Paris Agreement

- To carry out the EU- ETS Analysis- To assess other regulatory

frameworks (Australia, Mexico, China, US, India, etc)

- To define the major risks & opportunities the Industry is facing: input from CDP Risks & Opportunities assessment & other reports

- Evaluation of GHG emissions commitments from the ICT Sector; input from Sectorial commitments (GeSI, GSMA, ETNO, etc)

Objective: To develop a strategic analysis of the momentum of the ICT sector in the international climate change framework leaded by UNFCCC Implementation Plan

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2. Standardized Assessment

- Development of scenarios: input from ICT sector emissions based on ITU-T L-1420 and ITU-T L-1430

- Presentation of results to SG5 Q18 for future standardization.

- Defining an agreed baseline for the Target (year, KPIs, etc)

- Assessment of the ICT Sector emissions sources: input from reports & GHG inventories

- Evaluation of alternatives, GHG emissions reduction potential and economic impact

Objective: to develop the global ICT sector GHG inventory in order to identify major sources of energy consumption and GHG emissions and establish future actions.

Implementation Plan

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3. ICT Industry Action Plan to Reduce GHG Emissions

- Definition of sectorial GHG emissions scope (S1, S2)

- Methodology: The Sectoral Decarbonisation Approach (SDA) by CDP, WRI, WWF

- Definition of the criteria for GHG emissions third party verification process

- Identification of GHG emissions reduction projects for the sector

- Definition of the global reporting framework for GHG emissions (software tool?)

Objective: to out set the main action lines the ICT sector should follow to reduce its own GHG emissions. Implementation Plan

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4. ICT Sector Carbon Neutrality Program

- Development of Assessment Reports: Input from existent reports: Smart 2020 Series, the New Climate Economy Report on Estimates of Emissions Reduction Potential*

- Formal registration of projects on the UNFCCC process (i.e CDM) or others such as EU ETS

- Dissemination and promotion on the use of ITU-T L.1.430 and Supplement ITU-T L.1430 – Guidance on practical application of ITU-T L.1430 to a real-time navigation service

- Identification of potential services- Development of case studies of

GHG Emissions Reduction ICT Projects

Objective: to put in value, the potential of ICTs to reduce emissions in other sectors through the assessment of ICTs in projects Implementation Plan

http://2015.newclimateeconomy.report

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5. ICT Industry Policy Advocacy

- Participation in global climate change negotiations

- Demonstrate Sector commitment

- Submission of the ICT Sector GHG Emissions Roadmap to UNFCCC

- Registration of GHG Emissions Reduction ICT Projects (Based on ITU-T L.1430)

- To define strategic alliances with relevant stakeholders such as CDP, WRI, GRI

Objective: to formally recognize the role of ICT and the ICT sector in climate change negotiations and to establish a global GHG reporting framework.

Implementation Plan