Sustainability

Sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity. The ICT sector is one of the fastest-growing energy consumers in the world, and its environmental impact is increasing just as rapidly. When you entrust your ICT infrastructure to a data center, you also trust that provider to actively pursue energy-efficient and environmentally responsible solutions that minimize CO₂ emissions.

Make your ICT compliant, cost-effective and ready for the future

At Datacenter United, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We have developed a strategy that not only meets all legal requirements but also reduces costs and ensures a future-proof IT infrastructure. As a sustainable data center, we deliver clear environmental benefits while improving the reliability and performance of your IT systems.

The impact of ICT on energy consumption and carbon emissions

The rapid growth of digital applications, cloud computing, and AI is driving a surge in energy demand within data centers. Traditional facilities consume vast amounts of power — primarily for servers and cooling systems.

Today, data centers worldwide account for roughly 1% of global energy consumption and a notable share of total carbon emissions — a figure that continues to rise. Without sustainable solutions, the IT industry risks becoming one of the world’s largest energy consumers.

As a result, the demand for energy-efficient and green data centers is growing fast, driven by customers, investors, and governments. Choosing a sustainable data center not only helps you lower your carbon footprint, but also contributes to a more resilient and sustainable economy.

Legislation accelerates CO₂ reduction and sustainability

The European Union and national governments are imposing increasingly strict requirements on energy consumption and sustainability across the ICT industry.

Key legislation and directives:

European Green Deal & Fit for 55: Targets a 55% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030.
Energy Efficiency Directive (EED): Requires companies to perform energy audits and promotes the reuse of waste heat from data centers.
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): Requires large organizations to report transparently on their sustainability performance.
Carbon taxes and emission allowances: Businesses that fail to cut emissions may face higher taxes and rising operational costs.

By investing in a sustainable data center such as Datacenter United, companies can meet current and future EU sustainability requirements while avoiding unexpected financial risks down the road.

Why choose
Datacenter United?

State-of-the-art

Our high-quality facilities feature advanced cooling systems and run on 100% green energy, highlighted by PDC1’s BREEAM Excellent certification.
Safety

We provide 24/7 secure hosting for mission-critical applications, guaranteeing data integrity through multiple layers of physical and digital protection.
Specialists

Our expert team quickly turns challenges into solutions, supported by flexible service contracts and hands-on engineer expertise.
Expertise

We combine competitive pricing with high technical quality, offering private racks, corridors, or suites that can be deployed quickly thanks to our modular data center design.
Connectivity

Our carrier-neutral data centers are redundantly connected across Belgium and provide direct access to major network providers and Internet Exchanges.
Seamless integration

Datacenter United ensures smooth integration with in-house cloud services such as IaaS, STaaS, PaaS, and backup solutions.

How Datacenter United ensures sustainability

At Datacenter United, sustainability is at the core of everything we do.
We apply the highest environmental standards to minimize our carbon footprint and deliver energy-efficient data center solutions.

How we make a difference:

100% green energy: All our data centers run entirely on renewable energy sources, including wind and solar power.
Advanced cooling systems: Through free cooling and liquid cooling, we significantly reduce energy consumption for cooling.
Waste heat reuse: The heat generated by our servers is repurposed to warm nearby businesses and homes.
AI-driven energy optimization: Smart systems continuously monitor and optimize energy usage in real time.
Full carbon neutrality by 2030: We are committed to achieving complete carbon-neutral operations within the next few years.

Through these initiatives, Datacenter United provides customers with sustainable, energy-efficient, and future-ready data center solutions.

Choose Sustainability — Today, Not Tomorrow

Choosing sustainability for your ICT infrastructure is more than an ethical decision or a regulatory requirement — it also provides a clear financial and strategic advantage.

Cost savings: Energy-efficient data centers significantly reduce operational expenses.
Legislative compliance: Investing in sustainability today helps you avoid future penalties and costly adjustments.
Improved corporate reputation: Customers, investors, and partners value organizations that take environmental responsibility seriously.
Future-proof: A sustainable digital infrastructure is more reliable, scalable, and resilient for long-term growth.

By choosing a sustainable data center, you strengthen your market position, elevate your corporate image, and actively contribute to a greener digital future and a better planet for generations to come.

Convinced, but not sure where to start?
Looking for a reliable partner to guide your transition toward a sustainable ICT environment?
Contact Datacenter United to discover how we can help your company become more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Trusted and proven

Our data centers have received numerous certificates and are proud members of The Green Grid and signatories of the European Code of Conduct for Data Centers. And it goes without saying that we are very proud that we are the only data center in Belgium that has received the Tier IV Design certificate from the Uptime Institute.