OFP in the News

Official Announcements and Press Releases

• The Open Group Launches the Open Footprint® Standard, Edition 1.0 to Streamline Scope 1,2, and 3 Emissions Management
  The Open Group, the vendor-neutral technology and standards organization, today announced the release of the Open Footprint® Standard, Edition 1.0, that will help organizations streamline scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reporting. Read the announcement here. 
   
• The Open Group Open Footprint® Forum and WBCSD PACT Announce Collaboration  
  The Open Group Open Footprint® Forum and the Partnership for Carbon Transparency, hosted by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in aligning sustainability data models. Read the press release here.
   
• Launch of The Open Footprint® Forum
  The Open Group announced the formation of the Open Footprint® Forum to develop open, vendor-neutral standards for environmental footprint data. Read the press release here.

Blogs and Articles

• The Open Group Blog: Data Model Snapshot Release
  An overview of the Open Footprint Data Model Snapshot, highlighting the collaborative effort behind its development. Read the blog post here
   
• TechTarget: 6 sustainability reporting data tips for IT                                                 Provides sustainability reporting tips. Read the article here 
   
• Capgemini: The Open Footprint® Data Model
  Discusses how the data model standard helps organizations build trustworthy sustainability data. Read the article here
   
•  Red Hat: Building Architectural Foundations for Sustainable Outcomes
  Introduces the Open Footprint Forum's work in creating a common data model for environmental footprint data. Read the blog here
   
• Shell Global: Open Footprint Forum – Our Journey
  Details Shell's involvement in the Open Footprint Forum and the importance of shared standards in reporting environmental data. Read the article here
   
• Microsoft: Shell, Microsoft find common ground in drive to reduce CO2 emissions    Describes Microsoft and Shell's relationship, including their efforts to reduce emissions, and their mutual participation in the Open Footprint Forum. Read the article here
   
• PIDX: The Open Group Open Footprint™ Forum and PIDX’s Emissions Transparency Data Exchange Initiatives Collaborate to Standardize Emissions Reporting. Read the article here
   
• GMG: The Open Group and GMG to Collaborate on Industry Standards. Read the MOU press release here