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Five key tenets of data centre sustainability

How do you improve data centre sustainability? We believe that when used in combination, these five actions will drive holistic environmental sustainability.

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1. Setting a strategy

Set a bold, actionable strategy with measurable targets and transparent reporting.
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2. Efficient design

Implement sustainable data centre designs, prioritising longevity, and low embodied carbon.
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3. Efficient operations

Drive sustainability in operations through digitisation and analytics.
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4. Buying renewable energy

Buy renewable energy and tackle Scope 2 emissions.
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5. Supply chain decarbonisation

Decarbonise supply chains and reduce Scope 3 emissions.

Setting data centre sustainability strategy

Set a bold and actionable strategy with measurable targets to advance data centre sustainability. Analyse critical data inputs, identify goals, and prioritise the next steps towards efficiency, resource conservation and decarbonisation. 

Watch the video to see how EcoStruxure™ Resource Advisor enables target setting and analytics for sustainability goals.

Sustainability measurement and reporting

Whether you are tracking metrics for compliance reporting or monitoring progress towards your goals, it is crucial to measure and monitor data centre sustainability KPIs across energy, emissions, water, and other areas of impact.

Identify a reporting system

An environmental sustainability management software presents data from multiple sources, enabling analytics, reporting, and optimisation.
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Let our expertise guide you toward the right strategy, software, and connected solutions to meet the compliance mandates of the Energy Efficiency Directive.
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Leveraging efficient design and operations

As the demand for data centres grows, maintaining maximum operational efficiency is paramount. Learn how data and analytics are key to improving efficiency across the data centre lifecycle.

Efficient design

Check out our validated plans for efficient IEC and ANSI designs, or learn how ETAP software can model and simulate power operations.

Digitisation for efficiency

Digitally connected power, buildings, and IT systems enable greater visibility and help make informed decisions to improve performance.

Modernisation

Use a mix of maintenance, modernisation, and end-of-life services to sustainably improve performance.

Boost data centre sustainability with renewable energy

As the no. 1 power purchase agreement (PPA) solution provider as ranked by Guidehouse Insights, we are a leading advisor on global energy procurement. We can also assist with energy attribute certificates, onsite and offsite projects, and tax equity financing for large programmes.

Renewables and cleantech

Navigate complex renewable energy markets with top-ranked expertise you can rely on. Discover how our renewable and cleantech services can reduce emissions and stabilise energy costs.

Micro-grids

Microgrids increase resilience while decreasing grid load, carbon footprint, and energy costs. See how a microgrid can protect your data centre while enabling greener operations.

Battery storage

Replace diesel generators with sustainable options like Li-Ion battery storage systems, fuel cells, hydrogen, and modular nuclear power. Explore green backup power.

Scope 3 emissions and decarbonisation

How can data centres measure and reduce Scope 3 emissions? Begin with an inventory and accounting to help prioritise areas of reduction, and explore how to decarbonise your data centre’s supply chain.

What are Scope 3 emissions?

Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions often difficult to monitor because they outside a company’s direct control. Our research shows how to make a systematic inventory and begin monitoring.

Selecting low-carbon, sustainable solutions

How can you tell if the data centre solutions you purchase are truly sustainable? Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are critical to determining embedded carbon and making product comparisons to evaluate data centre sustainability impact.

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What are sustainable data centres?

These are facilities that house systems to store, manage, and use data in the most economical and, at the same time, ecological way possible. Organisations utilise these systems to process and distribute large amounts of information in a safe environment. Unlike traditional solutions, these so-called green data centres consider the emissions produced during lifecycle operations. To limit climate impact, it is crucial to implement energy-efficient data centres that will use less energy while increasing data processing capacity. With the latest technology that significantly improves data management and the introduction of renewable energy, it is possible to reduce maintenance costs and achieve carbon neutrality. 

What are the advantages of improving sustainability in data centres? 

One of the benefits of using energy-efficient solutions is cost-efficient operations Data centres require a considerable amount of energy, so reducing consumption lowers operating expenditures. Power-saving measures allow for better cost optimisation. In the long term, this results in significant savings. Another crucial advantage of applying efficient energy solutions for data centres is minimising environmental impact. By lowering energy consumption, we reduce the data centre’s carbon footprint, which is a key aspect of limiting climate change. Let’s not forget about water conservation. Because of heavy workloads and heat generated by IT equipment, quite often data centres require water cooling. It is possible to reduce water usage by applying the latest technology. 

How can you reach data centre sustainability targets? 

To reach data centre sustainability goals, it is important to use solutions equipped with the highest quality components. Their quality allows for low-cost maintenance, lower embedded carbon, and savings in the long term. It also reduces electronic waste, which data centres can generate in large quantities. Another important thing is to set achievable targets and utilise renewables and clean energy to reach data centre sustainability emissions goals. Several third-party entities offer data centre target-setting plans. The SBTi offers sector guidance and many other features that facilitate the process of establishing targets and setting plans in motion. Bear in mind that this requires setting a sustainability strategy, gathering data inputs, setting target metrics, and then identifying priority actions for improvement.