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Five key tenets of data center sustainability

How do you improve data center 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 center designs, prioritizing longevity, and low embodied carbon.
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3. Efficient operations

Drive sustainability in operations through digitization 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 decarbonization

Decarbonize supply chains and reduce Scope 3 emissions.

Setting data center sustainability strategy

Set a bold and actionable strategy with measurable targets to advance data center sustainability. Analyze critical data inputs, identify goals, and prioritize the next steps towards efficiency, resource conservation and decarbonization. 

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 center 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 optimization.
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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 centers grows, maintaining maximum operational efficiency is paramount. Learn how data and analytics are key to improving efficiency across the data center 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.

Digitization for efficiency

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

Modernization

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

Boost data center 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 programs.

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 stabilize energy costs.

Microgrids

Microgrids increase resilience while decreasing grid load, carbon footprint, and energy costs. See how a microgrid can protect your data center 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 decarbonization

How can data centers measure and reduce Scope 3 emissions? Begin with an inventory and accounting to help prioritize areas of reduction, and explore how to decarbonize your data center’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 center solutions you purchase are truly sustainable? Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are critical to determining embedded carbon and making product comparisons to evaluate data center sustainability impact.

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What are sustainable data centers?

These are facilities that house systems to store, manage, and use data in the most economical and, at the same time, ecological way possible. Organizations utilize these systems to process and distribute large amounts of information in a safe environment. Unlike traditional solutions, these so-called green data centers consider the emissions produced during lifecycle operations. To limit climate impact, it is crucial to implement energy-efficient data centers 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 centers? 

One of the benefits of using energy-efficient solutions is cost-efficient operations Data centers require a considerable amount of energy, so reducing consumption lowers operating expenditures. Power-saving measures allow for better cost optimization. In the long term, this results in significant savings. Another crucial advantage of applying efficient energy solutions for data centers is minimizing environmental impact. By lowering energy consumption, we reduce the data center’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 centers require water cooling. It is possible to reduce water usage by applying the latest technology. 

How can you reach data center sustainability targets? 

To reach data center 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 centers can generate in large quantities. Another important thing is to set achievable targets and utilize renewables and clean energy to reach data center sustainability emissions goals. Several third-party entities offer data center 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.