Member of Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact

In a significant stride towards a sustainable future, AQ Compute proudly announces its membership in the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, a visionary commitment supported by the European Commission and Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal.

This pact, endorsed by over 100 data centre operators and trade associations, stands as a collective pledge to achieve climate neutrality by 2030, aligning with the broader goals of the European Green Deal aiming for a climate-neutral Europe by 2050.

Commitment to sustainability:
AQ Compute joins industry leaders in the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, solidifying its commitment to crucial areas such as:

Energy efficiency:

By January 1, 2025, new data centres in cool climates commit to an annual PUE target of 1.3, and 1.4 for those in warm climates, operating at full capacity.
Existing data centres will meet these targets by January 1, 2030.
Targets apply to all data centres with a maximum IT power demand exceeding 50KW.

Clean energy:

Data centres commit to matching their electricity supply with clean energy.
By December 31, 2025, 75% of electricity demand will be met by renewable energy or hourly carbon-free energy, reaching 100% by December 31, 2030.

Water conservation:

By January 1, 2025, new data centres in cool climates using potable water will target a maximum WUE of 0.4 L/kWh in water-stressed areas.
WUE limits can be adjusted based on climate, stress, and water type to encourage sustainable water sources for cooling.
Existing data centres replacing a cooling system must meet the WUE target by December 31, 2040.

Circular economy:

Data centres prioritize the reuse, repair, and recycling of servers, electrical equipment, and related components.
Aiming for 100% reuse, repair, or recycling of used server equipment.
Setting target percentages for repair and reuse by 2025.

Circular energy system:

Data centre operators explore opportunities to reuse captured heat from new data centres in district heating systems and other users of heat.

Governance:

Representatives from data centre trade associations, signatory companies, and the European Commission will meet biannually to review the initiative’s status.
Signatories will certify adherence by July 1, 2023, with adherence reported every four years.

Take a look into the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact to see the pact operators involved in this transformative journey towards a sustainable future.

AQ Compute’s commitment to these actions signifies its dedication to leading sustainable data centre practices. By participating in the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, AQ Compute plays a pivotal role in shaping a resilient and environmentally responsible digital infrastructure for Europe’s future.

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