Industry leaders collaborate to shape the future of carbon reporting in data centers

Portland, OR – April 17, 2025 – ZincFive, a global manufacturer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery-based solutions for immediate power applications, announces that Jim Dietz, Vice President of Critical Materials & Sustainability, will be speaking on an expert panel at the Open Compute Project (OCP) Regional Summit in Dublin, Ireland. The session, titled “Digital Infrastructure Carbon Disclosure: Progress and Challenges,” will take place as part of the DC Sustainability track of the summit.

The panel will focus on the Carbon Disclosure Form, launched in beta in 2024 through a collaboration between OCP and the iMasons Climate Accord. Designed to help data center owners and operators better measure and reduce the carbon footprint of their physical infrastructure, the form aims to enhance customer-supplier engagement, standardize reporting practices, and provide greater transparency into embodied carbon across digital infrastructure. Leaders from across the data center ecosystem including operators, technology vendors, and sustainability advocates will discuss early findings from the beta pilot, remaining challenges, and the path forward toward an industry-wide standard.

WHAT: Digital Infrastructure Carbon Disclosure: Progress and Challenges

WHEN: 9:10 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. IST on April 30, 2025

WHERE: The Convention Center Dublin, Level 1 0 Liffey Hall 1 | Dublin, Ireland

WHO:

  • Jim Dietz, VP Critical Materials & Sustainability, ZincFive
  • Andrea Desimone, Sustainability Solutions Manager, Schneider Electric
  • Ryan Cornwell, Technical Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Google
  • Miranda Gardiner, Executive Director, iMasons Climate Accord

To learn more about ZincFive, visit ZincFive.com.

To register for OCP EMEA Summit 2025, please click here.

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About ZincFive

ZincFive is the world leader in innovation and delivery of nickel-zinc batteries and immediate power solutions. Supported by an impressive portfolio of international patents, ZincFive technology harnesses The Power of Good Chemistry® to propel the world forward. ZincFive technology leverages the safety and sustainability of nickel-zinc chemistry to provide unparalleled high power density and performance for mission critical applications. ZincFive is a privately held company based in Tualatin, Oregon.

ZincFive and The Power of Good Chemistry are registered trademarks of ZincFive, Inc. and the ZincFive logo is a trademark of ZincFive, Inc.

Industry Media Contact:

Ilissa Miller
iMiller Public Relations
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