- From: Ian Jacobs <ij@w3.org>
- Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2025 09:57:02 -0500
- To: Valerie Alonso <v.valalonso@gmail.com>
- Cc: site-comments@w3.org
Hi Valerie, Thanks for reaching out. You should use whatever email is most appropriate in the account request form [1]. In the second step you’ll be asked to provide an employment affiliation (or indicate that you don’t have one at this time). Let me know if that helps, Ian [1] https://www.w3.org/account/request/ > On Oct 7, 2025, at 5:07 AM, Valerie Alonso <v.valalonso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Dear W3C Team, > I am writing to inquire about the account process for joining the new "DPP for CE" Community Group, as I am eager to contribute but currently face a barrier. > I am an IT engineer currently working on a Circular Economy (CE) project that involves Digital Product Passports (DPPs). I also hold a certification from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) in Sustainable Business. This unique background allows me to bridge the gap between sustainability requirements and technical implementation, and I am confident I can contribute valuable use cases and practical technical insights to the group. > While I appreciate that the group's description clarifies that "W3C Membership is not required," I have encountered a hurdle in the account creation process as an individual without a current corporate email address. > Could you please advise if there is an alternative pathway for individuals in my situation to create a W3C account and participate fully in this community? > Thank you for your time and assistance. I am keen to bring my unique blend of certified sustainability knowledge and IT engineering experience to this collaborative effort. > Sincerely, > Valerie Alonso -- Ian Jacobs <ij@w3.org> https://www.w3.org/People/Jacobs/ Tel: +1 917 450 8783
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