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*In case you missed these posts, here's a weekly round-up of what I was studying last week.* I focused this week on data centers. Digital Realty Sustainability Report 2023: Reading Notes https://lnkd.in/eRmCXynP Developing Greener Data Centers https://lnkd.in/euKMuYq8 Do we really need so much data center energy? What are the alternatives? https://lnkd.in/eThgz2Wx Which Decarbonization Projects Are Leading Data Center Operators Working On Now? https://lnkd.in/eQaKUQ7R

The Path to Sustainability and Carbon Neutrality in Data Center Infrastructure Management Key Points: Introduction: Overview of ongoing sustainability initiatives and challenges in data centers. Emphasis on the economic benefits of decarbonization and the importance of accurate documentation of carbon emissions. Sustainability Initiatives: Data centers aim to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions between 2040-2050. Strategies include using 100% renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, reducing e-waste, and integrating advanced cooling techniques. Challenges: Documenting and optimizing the eco-footprint of embodied emissions and emissions during the use phase of IT equipment lifecycle. Heterogeneity of infrastructure and constant changes in device configurations make tracking emissions difficult. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol: Explanation of emission scopes (Scope 1: direct emissions, Scope 2: indirect emissions from purchased electricity, Scope 3: indirect emissions from supply chain). Importance of reducing emissions across all scopes and documenting progress for compliance and reporting. Benefits of Decarbonization: Compliance with ESG/CSR legislation. Retaining access to corporate refinancing sources. Eligibility for tax exemption programs. Reduced operational costs due to energy efficiency and reduced waste. Concrete Actions: Implementing tools to document and analyze carbon emissions. Maintaining up-to-date documentation of infrastructure changes. Utilizing Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for better data accuracy. Economic and Compliance Incentives: Access to incentives and programs that support sustainability efforts, such as tax credits and grants. Importance of proving sustainability progress to investors and regulatory bodies. Technological Solutions: Use of ISO 14025 compliant tools and data structures to manage and analyze environmental impacts. Automated data propagation and integration with external data sources for efficient management. #DataCenterSustainability #CarbonNeutrality #GHGProtocol #RenewableEnergy #EnergyEfficiency #Decarbonization #ITInfrastructure #EnvironmentalCompliance #SustainableTech #GreenIT #ESG #CSR #LifecycleManagement

This is a phenomenal display of how Pure Storage helps to reduce the physical footprint of your data storage. If you pay a colocation to house your data center, you pay for every bit of that space.

https://lnkd.in/eN8c-v-B "From energy consumption metrics to carbon emissions data, the sheer diversity of information sources can be overwhelming. However, it is precisely this diversity that underscores the importance of data integration. Only by consolidating and harmonizing disparate data sources can businesses gain a holistic view of their environmental footprint and enact meaningful change" #Energymangment #Data #BEMS #MEP

Our newest whitepaper, "Bridging the Energy Gap for European Data Centres," is now available for download. Explore insightful analyses and innovative solutions addressing the challenges faced by data centres today. Learn how to navigate grid delays and meet sustainability goals effectively. https://lnkd.in/dkVTrS9X #DataCentres #Innovation #GreenerUpgrades #BridgeTheGap

If you're in the #Sustainability & #CarbonAccounting space. Odds are I have or will reach out to you to explore a partnership with Deck. If you'd like to learn more about how Deck makes it easy to access your clients utility data on an ongoing basis. To calculate Scope 1&2 emissions. But aren't ready to meet for a call. Give this article a read:

How does Equinix pioneer sustainable data center development utilizing innovative approaches like High Velocity Operations (HVO) as a cleaner fuel source? Read this report to learn more: https://eqix.it/3xP90S0 #FutureFirst #Sustainability

"Green data centers" are on the rise, and with growing interest in cutting emissions and curbing energy usage, this new model of sustainability is likely here to stay. Learn what makes a data center green and how to make your IT infrastructure more efficient in this ITPro article by Lisa D. Sparks. https://lnkd.in/ddaWd5Cc #GreenDataCenters #SustainableIT #RenewableEnergy #EcoFriendlyTech #DataCenterEfficiency #EnergyMonitoring #EnergyManagement

Is your data centre stuck in the energy past? A study by the McKinsey Global Institute estimated that data centre energy consumption could grow by 50% from 2020 to 2030. These trends contribute to rising electricity costs, impacting data centre operational budgets. Luckily, Keysource can help with our fully comprehensive suite of data centre sustainability services to help you with everything from reducing energy costs and consumption, to meeting your sustainability, regulatory and ESG goals AND MUCH MORE! Learn more and unlock the potential of your data centre ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02vjcHf0 #datacentres #sustainability #greenit #keysource #savemoney #futureproof

What is a #SustainableDataCenter? 🤔 There is no globally recognized standard! Leading to inconsistent benchmarks or misunderstandings across the entire data center sector. But there are starting points. 💡 The ISO/IEC 30134 series sets standards aimed at operational improvements with clear objectives and KPIs: 📉 Minimize consumption of energy and other resources 📈 Maximize the task effectiveness of the IT load 🔥 Reuse energy in the form of waste heat 🌱 Integrate renewable energy sources While no limits or targets are set for any of the KPIs, accurate and timely #data is critical to begin tracking and benchmarking, to baseline performance, and measure the impact of tactics and investments. What KPIs would you want to track? 👀 Reach out to discuss, or download our latest #WhitePaper to discover how digital solutions help operators to improve their sustainability balance sheet 👇