Pilot Study on Financial Institutions and Academia Collaboration

This technical report presents a pilot study focused on the collaboration between financial institutions, academia, and utilities, specifically addressing the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) initiative. The study aims to explore how financial institutions can effectively measure and disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with their financial activities, particularly in the context of buildings, which account for a significant portion of GHG emissions in Europe. The report outlines various challenges in measuring emissions in the real estate sector and discusses the importance of accurate data collection and analysis. It details the processes involved in data supply chains, including measuring, collecting, transferring, and processing data. The report also highlights specific use cases and the potential benefits of collaboration, as well as the replication potential of the PCAF approach in different European countries. Conclusions and recommendations are provided to guide financial institutions in utilizing contextualized smart meter data for improved emissions measurement.