One of the main concerns our clients have regarding the sustainability of our data center revolves around the measures we take to reduce our carbon footprint. This makes sense, considering the exponential global growth in energy consumption due to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and the fact that their CO2 emissions are approaching those of the aviation sector.
What is a carbon footprint, and why is it important to reduce it?
The carbon footprint is an environmental indicator that reflects the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, either direct or indirect, caused by a person, organization, company, region, or even an event, product, or service. It is measured in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (t CO2e) and is the most critical metric to identify sources and sinks of GHG emissions. It also helps us understand which actions contribute to the increase or decrease in emissions, directly linking it to our impact on climate change.
Today, the climate emergency highlights the urgent need for a global transformation driven by individuals, businesses, and governments. This transformation must establish a sustainable and GHG-neutral economic model that can be maintained over time.
What are we doing at Adam to reduce CO2 emissions?
At Adam, we are intensely focused on energy efficiency and sustainability through six key actions:
- We purchase energy with 100% renewable certification
All the energy we use is certified as coming from renewable sources, ensuring minimal environmental impact. - We generate photovoltaic energy in our data centers
This initiative is expected to reduce our annual CO2 emissions by 68 tons, equivalent to planting 3,715 trees.
3. We continuously monitor our carbon footprint
By controlling our emissions and measuring the results of implemented improvements, we stay informed about our environmental impact and adjust our strategies accordingly.
4. We are Pact Operators de Climate Neutral Datacenter
- We are committed to the European Green Deal and the ambitious goals of the European Climate Law.
- Our focus is on leveraging technology and digitalization to ensure Europe becomes climate-neutral by 2050.
- We aim to make data centers climate-neutral by 2030, aligning with the concrete measures agreed upon by operators and trade associations in the Pact.
5. Our data centers use free cooling systems
Free Cooling systems reduce energy consumption for cooling, enhancing efficiency. Learn more about how we measure energy efficiency in data centers on our blog.
6. We undertake experimental initiatives for business continuity and climate analysis
- These initiatives include analyzing climate and airflow in our data centers.
- For instance, we collaborated with TycheTools to design a solution for the sensorization and visualization of our Madrid data center. Details about this project can be found on our blog.
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This article has been written by
David Ribalta
Director Comercial