"As of today, the global data centre industry uses around 1.5% of the global electricity supply, with projections suggesting that this could easily increase to 8% by 2030," says Andrew Green, Datacom’s Director of Data Centres.

Green says data centre operators need to take a proactive approach to reduce their consumption, minimise their emissions footprint and create a more sustainable foundation for the future.

In a new three-part videos series, Green outlines how data centres use energy and produce emissions, the drivers of increased energy usage, the role of renewable energy and opportunities to proactively manage usage, what PUE is and why it matters, and the role of design in creating more sustainable data centres for the future – using Datacom’s Kapua data centre as a case study.

Watch part two and three of the video series now – Data centres: Building a sustainable future – to understand how data centre operators can drive greater energy efficiency what this looks like for Datacom’s Kapua data centre.

The videos also explore the following five approaches that Datacom has adopted to increase the sustainability of its data centres:

  • Boosting energy efficiency
  • Renewable energy integration
  • Advanced cooling systems
  • Sustainable design and construction
  • Recycling and waste reduction

As the demand for digital services continues to grow, the environmental impact of data centres will remain a critical issue. But Datacom is demonstrating that it is possible to balance the need for robust, reliable data centre services with a commitment to sustainability.

“Every incremental difference we can make matters,” says Green. “As an industry, we ask ourselves these questions constantly and believe that everyone can play a part in reducing the impact of our use of technology.”

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