Data4 and APL Data Center Release First Comprehensive Data Center Lifecycle Analysis
Data4 and APL Data Center have released a comprehensive lifecycle assessment of a 5 MW data center, indicating that equipment production accounts for 39% of carbon emissions over 20 years, while operational emissions contribute 48%. The study also emphasizes the indirect water impact associated with electricity generation, aiming to promote sustainable practices in data center design. Data4 plans to reduce its carbon footprint by 38% per megawatt by 2030.

Data4 and APL Data Center published a lifecycle assessment (LCA) of a 5 MW data center, revealing that equipment production contributes 39% of carbon emissions over 20 years, closely following operational emissions at 48%. The study highlights the indirect water impact linked to electricity generation. The report aims to encourage sustainable practices in data center design and operation, with Data4 planning to reduce carbon footprints by 38% per megawatt by 2030.




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