As a result , increasing sustainability regulations are expected to cause the global data centre sector to shift . These transformative changes will inevitably impact the reduction of energy consumption , waste management and carbon emissions .
Gary Tinkler , Managing Director of Data Centres at Northern Data Group , says : “ These regulations will lead to the adoption of efficiency cooling systems , the integration of renewable energy sources and waste management strategies to reduce e-waste .
“ Data centres may also be required to be more transparent about their environmental impact , including the publication of regular sustainability reports .”
Increasing regulation – particularly power usage effectiveness ( PUE ) targets in Europe – means data centre operators are continually focused on sustainability . With this in mind , Gaelle
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