{"id":76893,"date":"2024-04-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serviceexpress.com\/uk\/?p=76893"},"modified":"2025-08-06T18:07:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T17:07:44","slug":"how-to-prioritize-data-center-sustainability-and-carbon-avoidance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serviceexpress.com\/uk\/resources\/how-to-prioritize-data-center-sustainability-and-carbon-avoidance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prioritise data centre sustainability and carbon avoidance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>As many countries continue to strive toward net neutrality in 2025 as outlined by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/process-and-meetings\/the-paris-agreement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Paris Agreement<\/a>, companies are occupied with evaluating their value chains, carbon outputs, use of finite resources and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When identifying areas to reduce carbon emissions, it\u2019s common to focus on the automotive, manufacturing and transportation industries. However, looking at the IT and data centre industry is equally important. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/industries\/technology-media-and-telecommunications\/our-insights\/investing-in-the-rising-data-center-economy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">McKinsey<\/a> forecasts that the demand for data centres in the United States will grow around 10% annually until 2030. A steady increase in the need for data centres means more equipment manufactured and transported, leading to increased carbon emissions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the carbon impact of your data centre equipment can improve operations, strategies, processes and, ultimately, your sustainability goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-corporate-sustainability-reporting\">Corporate sustainability reporting&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-is-a-circular-economy\">What is a circular economy?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-are-carbon-emission-scopes\">What are carbon emission scopes?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-the-environmental-impact-of-data-center-equipment\">The environmental impact of data centre equipment&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-how-to-address-carbon-avoidance-in-your-data-center\">How to address carbon avoidance in your data centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-the-next-step-on-your-data-center-sustainability-journey\">The next step on your data centre sustainability journey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-corporate-sustainability-reporting\">Corporate sustainability reporting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The European Union\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.ec.europa.eu\/capital-markets-union-and-financial-markets\/company-reporting-and-auditing\/company-reporting\/corporate-sustainability-reporting_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Corporate Sustainability Reporting Direction (CSRD)<\/a> took effect in January 2023. The directive requires companies to disclose detailed reports on Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions as outlined by the <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/en\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX:32023R2772\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">12 European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)<\/a>. Currently, the directive applies to companies operating in Europe and US-based companies with subsidiaries in Europe that meet specific criteria. Although sharing detailed information regarding carbon emissions and sustainability initiatives isn\u2019t required across the board, it\u2019s a step in the direction many countries are heading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now is the time for companies to understand their carbon footprint, sustainability goals and potential improvements to prepare for what\u2019s to come. One of the many ways to do so is by adopting circular economy principles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-circular-economy\">What is a circular economy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Circular economy is the practice of slowing down the production and consumption of new materials by reusing, repairing and extending the life of existing materials. Decreasing the creation and consumption of new materials reduces waste, use of natural resources and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/serviceexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Circular-Economy.jpg\" alt=\"Circular Economy Infographic | Service Express\" class=\"wp-image-76283 lazyload\" style=\"width:400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to adopting a circular strategy, understanding carbon emissions scopes and what falls into each category is equally important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-carbon-emission-scopes\">What are carbon emission scopes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ghgprotocol.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Greenhouse Gas Protocol<\/a> established scopes in 2001 to categorise the carbon emissions companies create in each area of their supply chain. GHG Protocol examines Scopes 1, 2 and 3.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/serviceexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Carbon-Emissions-Scopes.jpg\" alt=\"Carbon Emissions Scopes Infographic | Service Express\" class=\"wp-image-76658 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scope-1-direct-emissions\" style=\"margin-top:0\"><strong>Scope 1: Direct emissions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scope 1 consists of direct emissions from a company\u2019s activities and operations. Examples include company vehicles, facilities, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scope-2-indirect-emissions\"><strong><strong>Scope 2: Indirect emissions<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-owned\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong><strong>(owned)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scope 2 includes indirect emissions. A typical example includes purchasing energy or electricity to heat, cool and power facilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scope-3-indirect-emissions\"><strong><strong>Scope 3: Indirect emissions <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-not-owned\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong><strong>(not owned)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scope 3 is one of the most challenging categories to measure because it includes indirect emissions created throughout the value chain. Examples include business travel, employee commuting, operational waste and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-environmental-impact-of-data-centre-equipment\">The environmental impact of data centre equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the impact of data centre equipment should include a holistic view of the manufacture, transport, use and <a href=\"\/uk\/resources\/eol-eosl-tip-sheet\/\">end of life (EOL)<\/a> phases. The image below illustrates the typical life cycle of data centre hardware from manufacturing to end of life.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/serviceexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hardware-Life-Cycle.jpg\" alt=\"Hardware Life Cycle Infographic | Service Express\" class=\"wp-image-76659 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manufacture\">Manufacture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The manufacture phase covers every step, from sourcing and mining materials to the product\u2019s final assembly. Calculating specifics related to the manufacture phase is challenging due to the incredibly complex IT hardware value chain. One of the many factors contributing to the carbon output in this phase includes mining rare materials, such as lanthanum, cerium and europium, which are often located worldwide. In addition to mining rare metals, equipment requires specialised machines and facilities to assemble the entire system, including parts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transport\">Transport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This phase includes distribution from the assembly site to the product\u2019s final location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use\">Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The longest life cycle phase represents the product\u2019s operational life. This phase is measured by its electricity consumption and cooling. The use phase also includes the product\u2019s installation, service and maintenance over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-end-of-life-eol\">End of life (EOL)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This phase includes the disassembly, recycling with the help of <a href=\"\/uk\/resources\/what-is-it-asset-disposition-itad\/\">IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)<\/a> and other activities once hardware has reached the end of its useful life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carbon-emissions-created-in-each-phase-of-the-life-cycle\">Carbon emissions created in each phase of the life cycle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The image below shows the estimated carbon emissions generated from each life cycle phase for various data centre hardware, including servers, traditional disks and SSDs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/serviceexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Data-Center-Equipment-Emissions-Life-Cycle.jpg\" alt=\"Distribution of carbon emissions in each life cycle phase | Service Express\" class=\"wp-image-76660 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll notice the carbon emissions generated in the manufacture and use phases are comparable. Although this doesn\u2019t provide a solid conclusion regarding the climate impact of data centre equipment, it shows the use phase isn\u2019t the only contributor to the carbon footprint of hardware.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-address-carbon-avoidance-in-your-data-centre\">How to address carbon avoidance in your data centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to your data centre equipment, there are two scenarios to consider when prioritising carbon avoidance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-option-1-refresh-hardware\">Option #1: Refresh hardware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hardware refreshes are costly and take considerable time to plan and implement. Often, purchasing new hardware comes with the benefit of decreased energy usage. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/nordiccomputer.com\/media\/wkhhum3k\/white-paper-co2-reduce-uk-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">manufacturing new hardware creates 60 tonnes of CO2e<\/a>, not including the transport, use and EOL phases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, following a refresh cycle every 3\u20135 years results in manufacturing new equipment at least four times over 12 years, creating a minimum of 240 tonnes of CO2e.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-option-2-extend-life-of-existing-hardware\"><strong>Option #2: Extend life of existing hardware<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the same example as option #1, completing a hardware refresh every 6\u201312 years results in manufacturing new equipment approximately twice over 12 years, generating a minimum of 120 tonnes of CO2e.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that both scenarios generate carbon emissions, but the takeaway is the difference in CO2e generated with both options. Extending equipment life cycles postpones and decreases demand for the development of new hardware, in turn decreasing carbon emissions. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-next-step-on-your-data-centre-sustainability-journey\">The next step on your data centre sustainability journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prioritising data centre sustainability and reducing carbon emissions is a multifaceted approach that involves addressing each area of the product life cycle. One of the most tangible and impactful strategies to address carbon reduction is leveraging circular economy strategies, extending hardware refresh cycles and gaining a holistic view of your data centre emissions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"persistent-cta alignfull wp-block-serviceexpress-persistent-cta\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group persistent-cta__container has-white-color has-royal-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f36bc466 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group persistent-cta__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Calculate carbon emissions savings by extending equipment life cycles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-light\"><a 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