Energy efficiency has become increasingly important inthe data center industry, driven by rising energy prices, environmentallegislation, corporate social responsibility pressures,and competition. Energy efficiency is part ofsustainability, however, consideration of other aspects such asthe embodied environmental impact of materials, components,and systems is needed for a holistic view. Life-cycle assessment(LCA) is a useful methodology that examines wider environmentalimpact including areas of protection such as climatechange, ecosystem quality, human health, and resource depletion.The industry is starting to become more aware of theseissues and is developing metrics to quantify performance. Thispaper describes key data center sustainability issues identifiedby the life-cycle assessment of data centers and proposes howthe industry could approach its environmental responsibilitiesin order to capitalize on the business opportunity as well asdemonstrating sustainable leadership.
Citation: 2016 Winter Conference, Orlando, FL, Transactions 2016, Vol 122 pt. 1
Product Details
- Published:
- 2016
- Number of Pages:
- 12
- Units of Measure:
- Dual
- File Size:
- 1 file , 3.4 MB
- Product Code(s):
- D-OR-16-008
