ITU-T L.1470

Definition

ITU-T L.1470 is an international standard issued by the International Telecommunication Union that defines greenhouse gas emission trajectories for the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, ensuring compatibility with the climate objectives of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement.

Key Characteristics

• Provides standardized greenhouse gas (GHG) emission trajectories for the global ICT sector.
• Covers specific ICT sub-sectors, including mobile networks, fixed networks, data centers, enterprise networks, and end-user devices.
• Incorporates a normative approach to support the 1.5°C climate objective.
• Enables organizations to align their internal climate strategies with science-based targets.
• Quantifies emission trajectories for 2015 with estimates for 2020, 2025, and 2030.

Applications

• Establishing science-based carbon footprint targets for ICT organizations.
• Benchmarking sector-wide progress against the 1.5°C climate scenario.
• Guiding national and corporate climate action policies within the digital technology sector.
• Supporting consistent reporting and transparency in ICT sustainability disclosures.

Related Concepts

• first-order-effect
• 1.5C-scenario
• International standards
• Climate action

Related Entities

• International Telecommunication Union
• UNFCCC
• Science-based targets initiative
• ITU-T Study Group 5

Mentions in Source

• Recommendation ITU-T L.1470 provides detailed trajectories of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the global information and communication technology (ICT) sector and sub-sectors that are quantified for the year 2015 and estimated for 2020, 2025 and 2030. — ITU-T L.1470 (Greening Digital)