FEATURE : DATA CENTRE SOLUTIONS

The region ’ s data centres are transforming , being driven by innovative sustainability initiatives . From harnessing renewable energy in Iceland , to new developments in market-leading Frankfurt , as well as the Czech Republic positioning itself as an up-and-coming sustainable powerhouse .

Quid pro grow in Iceland

Combining Iceland ’ s natural renewable energy sources with carbon offsetting ensures data centre operations are on the road to becoming truly sustainable . Verne , a provider of sustainable data centre solutions for high intensity computing , and VAXA , a sustainable biotech food and nutrition producer , recently announced a partnership enabling Verne to offset its residual carbon emissions in Iceland . This furthers its long-term sustainability goals and commitment to combatting greenwashing in the data centre industry .

Although Verne ’ s infrastructure in the region is powered by 100 % renewable energy , it still has a small carbon footprint . In 2021 , it powered data centre infrastructure and compute that was equivalent to over 10,000 homes ’ electricity usage for the year , generating a carbon footprint of 574 tCO 2 e – equivalent to 70 homes ’ annual energy usage .

As part of the company ’ s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its operations even further , Verne will work with VAXA to offset its residual Scope 1 , 2 and 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and provide customers with the world ’ s most sustainable digital infrastructure .

VAXA is powering the circular economy in Iceland , with a focus on environmentally friendly , sustainable practices that , like Verne ’ s own facilities , utilise the country ’ s geothermal power .

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