EU's Taxonomy er et verktøy for å veilede investorer, selskaper og prosjektutviklere i deres beslutningsprosesser for å sørge for at deres investeringsporteføljer og tilknyttede aktiviteter samsvarer med miljømessige bærekraftige mål.
Dette oppnås ved hjelp av et klassifikasjonssystem, som etablerer en liste over miljøvennlige økonomiske aktiviteter med formål om å rette finansielle strømmer mot bærekraftige prosjekter.
Fell Tech's løsninger og mulighetene som Abra byr på samsvarer med mange av kravene og aktivitetene som blir definert i Taxonomy rettningslinjene.
Bruken av Abra kan dermed føre, eller bidra, til at prosjekter blir Taxonomy compliant og får tilgang til gunstige finansierings og støtte ordninger.
Nedenfor finner du en, engelsk, oversikt om Taxonomy aktiviteter og kategorier som Fell Tech's løsninger bidrar til å samsvare med.
Innholdsoversikt:
1. Construction of New Buildings Sector: Construction and Real Estate
2. Renovation of Existing BuildingsSector: Construction and Real Estate
3. Installation, maintenance, and repair of charging stations for electric vehicles in buildings
4. Installation, maintenance and repair of instruments and devices for measuring, regulation and controlling energy performance of buildings
5. Professional services related to energy performance of buildings
Main Goals for these activities & Fell Tech Contributions:
1. Climate Change Mitigation: The EU Taxonomy recognizes that sustainable energy production and energy savings are key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Fell Tech's smart energy solutions help in this aspect by optimizing energy use in residential and commercial buildings, thus contributing to climate change mitigation.
Our solutions, such as Abra Energy allow for better management and optimization of energy usage in the building. These solutions can contribute to the energy management & efficiency of the building, and when used in combination with renewable energy sources they can help reduce the carbon footprint of the building.
2. Climate Change Adaptation: Fell Tech's solutions help buildings to become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Managing and monitoring indoor climate based on real time data and AI-driven forecasts enables smart and energy efficient adaption to changing climate and extreme weather.
3. Sustainable and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: By preventing water leakage and unnecessary water consumption, Waterguard not only safeguards the integrity of a building but also contributes to water conservation.
4. Transition to a Circular Economy: The concept of a circular economy is central to EU's sustainability goals. Fell Tech’s solutions are designed with an aim to extend the lifespan of buildings, enhance energy efficiency, and minimize waste. By integrating our smart energy and building management solutions, we contribute to a more sustainable, circular economy where resources are used more efficiently.
5. Pollution Prevention and Control: Our energy solutions contribute to pollution prevention by optimizing energy usage, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, our Waterguard solution helps to prevent potential pollution incidents by detecting leaks early.
6. Protection and Restoration of Biodiversity and Ecosystems: While this objective is less directly related to Fell Tech's solutions, the overarching principle of sustainable resource management and reducing pollution aligns with the company's commitment to environmental stewardship.
Identified Relevant Activities based on Fell Tech Business Areas
1. Construction of New Buildings
Sector: Construction and Real Estate
Relevant Goals:
1.1 Contributing to Climate Mitigation
- Substantial Contribution criteria:
Constructions of new buildings for which:
1. The Primary Energy Demand (PED), defining the energy performance of the building resulting from the construction, is at least 10 % lower than the threshold set for the nearly zero-energy building (NZEB) requirements in national measures implementing Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. The energy performance is certified using an as built Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
2. For buildings larger than 5000 m2, upon completion, the building resulting from the construction undergoes testing for air-tightness and thermal integrity, and any deviation in the levels of performance set at the design stage or defects in the building envelope are disclosed to investors and clients. As an alternative; where robust and traceable quality control processes are in place during the construction process this is acceptable as an alternative to thermal integrity testing.
3. For buildings larger than 5000 m2 the life-cycle Global Warming Potential (GWP) of the building resulting from the construction has been calculated for each stage in the life cycle and is disclosed to investors and clients on demand.
1.2 Contributing to Climate Adaption
- Substantial Contribution criteria:
1. The economic activity has implemented physical and non-physical solutions (‘adaptation solutions’) that substantially reduce the most important physical climate risks that are material to that activity.
2. The physical climate risks that are material to the activity have been identified from those listed in Appendix A to this Annex by performing a robust climate risk and vulnerability assessment with the following steps:
- screening of the activity to identify which physical climate risks from the list in Appendix A to this Annex may affect the performance of the economic activity during its expected lifetime;
- where the activity is assessed to be at risk from one or more of the physical climate risks listed in Appendix A to this Annex, a climate risk and vulnerability assessment to assess the materiality of the physical climate risks on the economic activity;
- an assessment of adaptation solutions that can reduce the identified physical climate risk.
The climate risk and vulnerability assessment is proportionate to the scale of the activity and its expected lifespan, such that:
- for activities with an expected lifespan of less than 10 years, the assessment is performed, at least by using climate projections at the smallest appropriate scale;
- for all other activities, the assessment is performed using the highest available resolution, state-of-the-art climate projections across the existing range of future scenarios(596) consistent with the expected lifetime of the activity, including, at least, 10 to 30 year climate projections scenarios for major investments.
3. The climate projections and assessment of impacts are based on best practice and available guidance and take into account the state-of-the-art science for vulnerability and risk analysis and related methodologies in line with the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports(597), scientific peer-reviewed publications and open source(598) or paying models.
4. The adaptation solutions implemented:
- do not adversely affect the adaptation efforts or the level of resilience to physical climate risks of other people, of nature, of cultural heritage, of assets and of other economic activities;
- favour nature-based solutions(599) or rely on blue or green infrastructure(600) to the extent possible;
- are consistent with local, sectoral, regional or national adaptation plans and strategies;
- are monitored and measured against pre-defined indicators and remedial action is considered where those indicators are not met;
- where the solution implemented is physical and consists in an activity for which technical screening criteria have been specified in this Annex, the solution complies with the do no significant harm technical screening criteria for that activity.
Fell Tech Interpretation & Contribution:
1.1 Contributing to Climate Mitigation:
a) The building's Primary Energy Demand (PED) needs to be 10% lower than the nearly zero-energy building (NZEB) requirements. In a practical scenario, this would mean utilizing energy-efficient materials and technologies in the building design and construction, which our local energy management/load balancing solution can support. For example, smart thermostat systems, efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and real-time energy monitoring can reduce overall energy demand.
b) Buildings larger than 5000 m2 must undergo air-tightness and thermal integrity testing upon completion. If any deviations or defects are identified, they must be disclosed. Our leakage protection solution, Waterguard, can be instrumental here. It not only helps to ensure the building's water integrity but can also indirectly contribute to maintaining air-tightness and thermal integrity.
c) The building's life-cycle Global Warming Potential (GWP) must be calculated and disclosed. Here, the embedded energy of the materials used in construction and the energy used over the building's lifetime are critical factors. This transparency can support investment decision-making based on environmental criteria.
1.2 Contributing to Climate Adaption:
a) The project must implement solutions that substantially reduce the most critical physical climate risks. For instance, designing buildings to withstand high winds, heavy rain, or high temperatures. Our solutions can help monitor climate-related factors and enable intelligent adjustments of building systems.
b) The physical climate risks must be identified by conducting a robust climate risk and vulnerability assessment. This involves screening the activity to identify potential risks, assessing their materiality, and evaluating adaptation solutions.
c) The assessment's extent depends on the activity's scale and expected lifespan, and it needs to be based on best practice, state-of-the-art science, and guidance.
d) The implemented adaptation solutions must meet several criteria, such as not adversely affecting the adaptation efforts of others, favouring nature-based solutions, aligning with local to national adaptation plans, and monitoring and measurement against predefined indicators.
Our solutions can contribute substantially to meeting these criteria. For instance, the local energy management/load balancing solution can help reduce the building's energy consumption, thus reducing its carbon footprint and making it more sustainable. Our Waterguard leakage protection system can help maintain the building's physical integrity, reducing the risk of water damage and subsequent energy inefficiency.
Furthermore, our solutions, integrated with intelligent control systems like Abra, allow for precise control and monitoring of building parameters, facilitating adaptation to climate variations and efficient energy use. The digital record created by such monitoring can provide the necessary evidence of compliance with these criteria to satisfy investors or regulators.
2. Renovation of Existing Buildings
Sector: Construction and Real Estate
Relevant Goals:
2.1 Contributing to Climate Mitigation
- Substantial Contribution criteria:
The building renovation complies with the applicable requirements for major renovations (307). (As set in the applicable national and regional building regulations for ‘major renovation’ implementing Directive 2010/31/EU. The energy performance of the building or the renovated part that is upgraded meets cost-optimal minimum energy performance requirements in accordance with the respective directive.)
Alternatively, it leads to a reduction of primary energy demand (PED) of at least 30 % (308).
2.2 Contributing to Climate Adaption
- Substantial Contribution criteria:
1. The economic activity has implemented physical and non-physical solutions (‘adaptation solutions’) that substantially reduce the most important physical climate risks that are material to that activity.
2. The physical climate risks that are material to the activity have been identified from those listed in Appendix A to this Annex by performing a robust climate risk and vulnerability assessment with the following steps:
- screening of the activity to identify which physical climate risks from the list in Appendix A to this Annex may affect the performance of the economic activity during its expected lifetime;
- where the activity is assessed to be at risk from one or more of the physical climate risks listed in Appendix A to this Annex, a climate risk and vulnerability assessment to assess the materiality of the physical climate risks on the economic activity;
- an assessment of adaptation solutions that can reduce the identified physical climate risk.
The climate risk and vulnerability assessment is proportionate to the scale of the activity and its expected lifespan, such that:
- for activities with an expected lifespan of less than 10 years, the assessment is performed, at least by using climate projections at the smallest appropriate scale;
- for all other activities, the assessment is performed using the highest available resolution, state-of-the-art climate projections across the existing range of future scenarios(613) consistent with the expected lifetime of the activity, including, at least, 10 to 30 year climate projections scenarios for major investments.
3. The climate projections and assessment of impacts are based on best practice and available guidance and take into account the state-of-the-art science for vulnerability and risk analysis and related methodologies in line with the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports(614), scientific peer-reviewed publications and open source(615) or paying models.
4. The adaptation solutions implemented:
- do not adversely affect the adaptation efforts or the level of resilience to physical climate risks of other people, of nature, of cultural heritage, of assets and of other economic activities;
- favour nature-based solutions(616) or rely on blue or green infrastructure(617) to the extent possible;
- are consistent with local, sectoral, regional, or national adaptation plans and strategies;
- are monitored and measured against pre-defined indicators and remedial action is considered where those indicators are not met;
- where the solution implemented is physical and consists in an activity for which technical screening criteria have been specified in this Annex, the solution complies with the do no significant harm technical screening criteria for that activity
Fell Tech Interpretation & Contribution:
2.1 Contributing to Climate Mitigation:
a) The renovation must either comply with 'major renovations' requirements or result in at least a 30% reduction in Primary Energy Demand (PED). In a practical sense, major renovations might include installing energy-efficient HVAC systems or insulating walls and roofs to reduce heat loss. Our local energy management/load balancing system can support such renovations by helping to manage and optimize energy use within the renovated building. The use of smart thermostats, load switches, EV charging systems and real-time energy monitoring will contribute to this PED reduction.
2.2 Contributing to Climate Adaptation:
a) The renovation project must implement solutions that substantially reduce the physical climate risks that are material to that activity. For instance, in a building located in a flood-prone area, flood barriers might be installed as a physical adaptation solution. Our Waterguard solution can contribute to this by providing leak detection and prevention capabilities, thus helping to protect the renovated building from water damage in the event of a flood.
b) Physical climate risks must be identified through a robust climate risk and vulnerability assessment. This process involves identifying potential risks, assessing their impact, and evaluating adaptation solutions.
c) The assessment's extent depends on the activity's scale and expected lifespan, and it needs to be based on best practice, state-of-the-art science, and guidance.
d) The adaptation solutions implemented must not adversely affect the adaptation efforts of others and should favour nature-based solutions. They must also align with local to national adaptation plans and strategies and be monitored and measured against predefined indicators.
Our solutions can contribute substantially to meeting these criteria. Our local energy management/load balancing solution can support a renovated building's energy consumption reduction, thus lowering its carbon footprint and promoting sustainability.
Meanwhile, our integrated Waterguard leakage detection capabilities can maintain the renovated building's physical integrity, reducing the risk of water damage and subsequent energy inefficiency.
Furthermore, our solutions integrated with Abra allow precise control and monitoring of building parameters, facilitating adaptation to climate variations and efficient energy use.
The digital record created by such monitoring can provide necessary evidence of compliance with these criteria to satisfy investors or regulators.
3. Installation, maintenance, and repair of charging stations for electric vehicles in buildings
Relevant Goals:
3.1 Contributing to Climate Mitigation
- Substantial Contribution criteria:
Installation, maintenance, or repair of charging stations for electric vehicles.
3.2 Contributing to Climate Adaption
- Substantial Contribution criteria:
1. The economic activity has implemented physical and non-physical solutions (‘adaptation solutions’) that substantially reduce the most important physical climate risks that are material to that activity.
2. The physical climate risks that are material to the activity have been identified from those listed in Appendix A to this Annex by performing a robust climate risk and vulnerability assessment with the following steps:
- screening of the activity to identify which physical climate risks from the list in Appendix A to this Annex may affect the performance of the economic activity during its expected lifetime;
- where the activity is assessed to be at risk from one or more of the physical climate risks listed in Appendix A to this Annex, a climate risk and vulnerability assessment to assess the materiality of the physical climate risks on the economic activity;
- an assessment of adaptation solutions that can reduce the identified physical climate risk.
The climate risk and vulnerability assessment is proportionate to the scale of the activity and its expected lifespan, such that:
- for activities with an expected lifespan of less than 10 years, the assessment is performed, at least by using climate projections at the smallest appropriate scale;
- for all other activities, the assessment is performed using the highest available resolution, state-of-the-art climate projections across the existing range of future scenarios(627) consistent with the expected lifetime of the activity, including, at least, 10 to 30 year climate projections scenarios for major investments.
3. The climate projections and assessment of impacts are based on best practice and available guidance and take into account the state-of-the-art science for vulnerability and risk analysis and related methodologies in line with the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports(628), scientific peer-reviewed publications and open source(629) or paying models.
4. The adaptation solutions implemented:
- do not adversely affect the adaptation efforts or the level of resilience to physical climate risks of other people, of nature, of cultural heritage, of assets and of other economic activities;
- favour nature-based solutions(630) or rely on blue or green infrastructure(631) to the extent possible;
- are consistent with local, sectoral, regional or national adaptation plans and strategies;
- are monitored and measured against pre-defined indicators and remedial action is considered where those indicators are not met;
- where the solution implemented is physical and consists in an activity for which technical screening criteria have been specified in this Annex, the solution complies with the do no significant harm technical screening criteria for that activity.
Fell Tech Interpretation & Contribution:
3.1 Contributing to Climate Mitigation:
Our solutions contribute significantly to the installation, maintenance, and repair of charging stations for electric vehicles. Specifically, our smart charging solution, powered by our local energy management/load balancing system, supports the integration of EV chargers into buildings, optimizing their operation to lower energy demand and reduce the overall carbon footprint. This solution also assists in managing the energy consumption of charging stations, ensuring that they operate at times when renewable energy is abundant or when energy demand is low, thus contributing to the mitigation of climate change.
3.2 Contributing to Climate Adaptation:
Our products and services contribute to climate adaptation by providing robust solutions to reduce the physical climate risks associated with the economic activity of installing, maintaining, and repairing EV charging stations.
a) Using our Abra platform, we identify potential risks and assess their impact, which could range from overheating due to increased usage during high-temperature periods to potential disruptions from extreme weather events. Based on the assessment, we design our solutions to be resilient to these identified risks.
b) Our smart charging solution and local energy management system ensure that charging stations can adapt to varying climate conditions and energy availability, thus reducing vulnerability to climate-related disruptions. For instance, during periods of high energy demand or limited renewable energy production, our systems can prioritize essential charging and delay non-essential charging, thus ensuring that charging infrastructure remains functional even in challenging conditions.
c) Our solutions adhere to best practice and state-of-the-art science for vulnerability and risk analysis. Our Abra platform collects real-time data and uses advanced analytics to provide ongoing monitoring and assessment of risk factors.
d) Our solutions are designed to do no significant harm to other people, nature, cultural heritage, assets, or other economic activities. We focus on minimizing our environmental impact, favouring green infrastructure and nature-based solutions whenever possible. Our products and systems are also designed to be consistent with local, regional, and national adaptation strategies.
e) Our solutions also provide robust monitoring capabilities, allowing for ongoing assessment against pre-defined indicators. If those indicators are not met, our systems can prompt remedial actions, thus ensuring continual improvement and resilience against climate risks.
Overall, our innovative products and solutions support the installation, maintenance, and repair of EV charging stations in a way that not only mitigates climate change but also enhances climate adaptation, meeting the robust criteria set out by the EU Taxonomy Regulation. By leveraging our advanced technology and expertise, we can contribute significantly to a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
4. Installation, maintenance and repair of instruments and devices for measuring, regulation and controlling energy performance of buildings
Relevant Goals:
4.1 Contributing to Climate Mitigation
- Substantial Contribution criteria:
The activity consists in one of the following individual measures:
- installation, maintenance and repair of zoned thermostats, smart thermostat systems and sensing equipment, including. motion and day light control;
- installation, maintenance and repair of building automation and control systems, building energy management systems (BEMS), lighting control systems and energy management systems (EMS);
- installation, maintenance and repair of smart meters for gas, heat, cool and electricity;
- installation, maintenance and repair of façade and roofing elements with a solar shading or solar control function, including those that support the growing of vegetation.
4.2 Contributing to Climate Adaption
- Substantial Contribution criteria:
1. The economic activity has implemented physical and non-physical solutions (‘adaptation solutions’) that substantially reduce the most important physical climate risks that are material to that activity.
2. The physical climate risks that are material to the activity have been identified from those listed in Appendix A to this Annex by performing a robust climate risk and vulnerability assessment with the following steps:
- screening of the activity to identify which physical climate risks from the list in Appendix A to this Annex may affect the performance of the economic activity during its expected lifetime;
- where the activity is assessed to be at risk from one or more of the physical climate risks listed in Appendix A to this Annex, a climate risk and vulnerability assessment to assess the materiality of the physical climate risks on the economic activity;
- an assessment of adaptation solutions that can reduce the identified physical climate risk.
The climate risk and vulnerability assessment is proportionate to the scale of the activity and its expected lifespan, such that:
- for activities with an expected lifespan of less than 10 years, the assessment is performed, at least by using climate projections at the smallest appropriate scale;
- for all other activities, the assessment is performed using the highest available resolution, state-of-the-art climate projections across the existing range of future scenarios(632) consistent with the expected lifetime of the activity, including, at least, 10 to 30 year climate projections scenarios for major investments.
3. The climate projections and assessment of impacts are based on best practice and available guidance and take into account the state-of-the-art science for vulnerability and risk analysis and related methodologies in line with the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports(633), scientific peer-reviewed publications and open source(634) or paying models.
4. The adaptation solutions implemented:
- do not adversely affect the adaptation efforts or the level of resilience to physical climate risks of other people, of nature, of cultural heritage, of assets and of other economic activities;
- favour nature-based solutions(635) or rely on blue or green infrastructure(636) to the extent possible;
- are consistent with local, sectoral, regional or national adaptation plans and strategies;
- are monitored and measured against pre-defined indicators and remedial action is considered where those indicators are not met;
- where the solution implemented is physical and consists in an activity for which technical screening criteria have been specified in this Annex, the solution complies with the do no significant harm technical screening criteria for that activity.
Fell Tech Interpretation & Contribution:
4.1 Contributing to Climate Mitigation: Our portfolio of solutions plays a pivotal role in the installation, maintenance, and repair of intelligent energy management systems, including building automation and control systems, lighting control systems, and energy management systems (EMS). Specifically, our local energy management/load balancing system can aid in energy optimization within buildings by managing and synchronizing energy usage in real-time.
We also offer smart meter solutions that contribute to the efficient use of energy resources. Our smart meters for electricity not only aid in accurate energy usage tracking but also help end-users optimize their energy consumption patterns, contributing to the reduction of carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.
In addition, our products like the smart thermostats, load switches, and lighting control systems, allow precise regulation of energy use within a building, offering substantial savings and carbon mitigation. This is aligned with the goal of climate mitigation through the reduction of energy consumption in buildings.
4.2 Contributing to Climate Adaptation:
a) We implement adaptation solutions to address the physical climate risks that are material to the activities. For instance, our smart energy management system and load balancing solution enable buildings to respond to external climate changes and internal load changes efficiently, mitigating risks associated with excessive energy use during peak demand or potential energy shortages.
b) Utilizing our Abra platform, we identify the physical climate risks that might affect the activity performance. This can range from heatwaves impacting the efficiency of HVAC systems to power outages due to severe weather conditions. The platform aids in conducting a climate risk and vulnerability assessment and evaluating adaptation solutions based on the results.
c) The scale and lifespan of our activities demand robust climate risk assessments based on state-of-the-art climate projections and best practices. Our advanced analytics and predictive modelling capabilities allow us to create future scenarios and plan adaptive strategies.
d) We ensure that our solutions do not adversely affect other entities or the environment, favour nature-based or green solutions, and align with local to national adaptation strategies. For instance, our smart energy management systems optimize energy usage in a manner that doesn’t put undue pressure on the grid, thus reducing potential harm to other economic activities and assets.
e) The performance of our solutions is monitored against predefined indicators, and remedial action is taken when these indicators are not met. This ensures that our contributions towards climate adaptation are continually improving and remain effective in the face of evolving climate risks.
In conclusion, our solutions significantly align with and contribute to the EU Taxonomy activity of installation, maintenance, and repair of building energy management systems. Our intelligent energy management systems, smart meters, and other products help mitigate climate change by reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, while also promoting climate adaptation by building resilience against climate-related risks.
5. Professional services related to energy performance of buildings
Relevant Goals:
5.1 Contributing to Climate Mitigation
- Substantial Contribution criteria:
The activity consists in one of the following:
- technical consultations (energy consultations, energy simulations, project management, production of energy performance contracts, dedicated trainings) linked to the improvement of energy performance of buildings;
- accredited energy audits and building performance assessments;
- energy management services;
- energy performance contracts;
- energy services provided by energy service companies (ESCOs).
Fell Tech Interpretation & Contribution:
5.1 Contributing to Climate Mitigation:
a) Technical Consultations: As a leading tech company, Fell Tech provides robust consultation services that are closely linked to improving the energy performance of buildings. Our experts offer strategic advice, provide energy simulations, manage projects, and design energy performance contracts, all aiming to optimize energy usage and reduce carbon footprints.
b) Accredited Energy Audits and Building Performance Assessments: Our Abra platform supports comprehensive energy audits and building performance assessments. By monitoring and analyzing energy usage patterns, we identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement, thereby helping to enhance energy performance and contribute to climate mitigation.
c) Energy Management Services: Fell Tech offers advanced energy management solution through our energy management/load balancing solution. We provide smart control over energy consumption, managing and synchronizing the usage of different energy-consuming devices in real-time, thereby reducing unnecessary energy waste and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
d) Energy Performance Contracts: We are providing necessary tools and services to establish contracts that aim at improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Our solutions help ensure the agreed energy performance levels are met and maintained over the contract duration.
e) Energy Services provided by Energy Service Companies (ESCOs): We cooperate with ESCOs to offer comprehensive energy services, from providing our hardware and software solutions to supporting the development of strategies aimed at improving energy efficiency. Our energy management systems, and intelligent control devices, enable ESCOs to offer high-quality services that contribute significantly to climate mitigation.
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