DC1
Sustainability
We are committed to operating datacenters sustainably
The focus on sustainability and energy efficiency is at the heart of our solutions.
We enable resource-saving construction and energy-efficient operation. Our focus is on using 100% renewable energy as much as on using the waste heat produced during operation.
Our sustainability initiative includes the following:
We operate our datacenters at a high energy efficiency with a PUE value below 1.3(1). This results in both reduced power consumption and minimized CO2 emissions. With this energy efficiency value, our datacenters are also future-proof, as they already meet the requirements of the Energy Efficiency Act.
Power Usage
Effectiveness
(PUE)(1)
All DC1 sites are powered by 100% renewable energy.
Green energy
Our sites are built using a modular construction method(1). This construction method is both sustainable and time-saving due to the optimized use of resources. Modular construction significantly minimizes the consumption of sand and cement.
Modular
resource-saving
construction
We use indirect free adiabatic cooling to minimize energy consumption, electricity costs and the carbon footprint(1). Cooling is achieved via air-to-air heat exchangers using only the outside air and is supported by the evaporative cooling of water as a cooling medium when required. Currently, this is the most environmentally friendly and most sustainable cooling for datacenters.
Environmentally friendly
sustainable cooling
Today we are already using waste heat for the heating of the office spaces at our datacenters(1). More extensive use is planned in accordance with regulatory requirements and we support this by actively working on the development of area-wide waste heat use.
no need for additional heating in the office spaces of our datacenters through the use of waste heat
We operate our datacenters at a high water efficiency with a WUE value around 1.3(1). Hereby, we already comply with the limits planned by the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact.
Water Usage
Effectiveness
(WUE)(1)
We joined the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact in 2021. Like all other members of this self-regulatory initiative, we have committed ourselves to support the European climate goals and to evaluate and pursue the following 5 aspects:
By operating our datacenters with a PUE value below 1.3 and 100% green energy, Datacenter One is already a step ahead of some of these forward-thinking goals of the Pact. As a member, we support all objectives of the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact beyond the current regulatory framework and are constantly working on moving sustainable datacenter operations forward.
We analyze our individual carbon footprint and identify potential savings. The calculation, which takes into account emissions across scopes 1-3, is based on various parameters such as electricity and other energy consumption, fleet management, travel, purchasing and waste management. Our goal is to continuously reduce our CO2 emissions through regular monitoring. The use of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) instead of diesel in our generators is one approach towards reducing our greenhouse gas emissions(2). The calculation and analysis of our carbon footprint are carried out and monitored by our independent partner, Northshore.
We have been awarded the bronze medal in the EcoVadis sustainability ranking. EcoVadis evaluates the policies, actions and results of the company’s sustainability management.
We protect 842 sqm of forest area by participating in the UrwaldProjekt of Wohllebens Waldakademie. The forest in the area we lease is not managed, which protects old tree population and creates important habitats for animals and plants. In addition, we are contributing actively to climate protection, as a large amount of CO2 will be absorbed by the forest for the next 50 years.
(1)Excluding legacy datacenters GRP10 & NB8 in Stuttgart
(2)Biogenic carbon emissions from the use of HVO have been calculated and are reported separately to DC1’s emissions as per Greenhouse Gas Protocol guidance.