EU Launches Green Datacentre Code Of Conduct

EU Launches Green Datacentre Code Of Conduct

The EU launched a new voluntary code of conduct for datacentre operators yesterday, designed to help them cut energy costs and curb the IT sector's burgeoning carbon footprint. Firms signing up to the code will be expected to adhere to a range of best practices intended to enhance datacentre energy efficiency, include environmental and energy considerations in their purchasing criteria and report annually on their energy consumption.
Lord Hunt, minister for sustainable development and energy innovation, said that with government figures showing that three per cent of UK electricity is used in datacentres, there was a strong case for firms to follow the new code.

"By signing up to this new code of conduct, companies can save energy and save money too, which goes to show that what’s good for the environment is good for business," he said.