SUSTAINABILITY
“ By championing ESG principles , data centre companies can foster a positive impact on the planet and position themselves as leaders ”
BART HOLSTERS SENIOR DIRECTOR OPERATIONS , KHAZNA DATA CENTERS
at Khazna Data Centers . “ By championing ESG principles , data centre companies can foster a positive impact on the planet and position themselves as leaders in a rapidly evolving industry that is central to the digital transformation of society .”
Holsters suggests that data centres are already transitioning to cleaner energy alternatives , leading the charge in adopting sustainable initiatives , stating : “ It is at the forefront of environmental responsibility , with ambitious targets set to reach carbon neutrality , becoming water positive and reaching zero waste status .
“ Many options are available to reach cleaner energy alternatives – regionally , solar , nuclear , wind and geothermal . These clean energy solutions , along with cheaper energy storage systems , provide opportunities for data centres to pursue highly resilient energy strategies within grid-integrated prosumer environments .”
Significantly , Khazna Data Centers has adopted a “ future first ” strategy , which consists of building green data centres , using less energy , generating less waste and decarbonising its entire fleet .
The data centre company continues to optimise its environmental metrics ,
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