Jim Hietala is responsible for sustainability programs at The Open Group, including market development for our Open Footprint Forum standards initiative, as well as development of our internal sustainability plan.  The Open Footprint Forum is creating standards to ease data management issues associated with scope 1/2/3 greenhouse gas emissions reporting. The Open Footprint Forum standards will mitigate risks associated with emissions reporting, as well as unlocking value associated with climate and emissions decision-making.