Recommendation : 4. Monitor the impact of the host
What is the impact of data center cooling on the environment ?
Equipment (hardware)
B People
B Planet
B Prosperity
Difficulty
N/A
Priority
/
Récurrence
/
Tests
What type of cooling is used?
Precisions
Cooling techniques involve either the production of cold from an energy source, or the capture of cold from a natural source. Energy consumption has a direct impact. Capture from a natural source of cold should also be assessed against the environmental impact of heat loss.
Additional elements
Rule for assessing the level of compliance of the criterion
0 / 0
Life cycle
Utilisation
12 other criteria related to the recommendation: Monitor the impact of the host
Energy
Are the servers and technical equipment certified ?
Systems (software)
Does the supplier display all of its indicators ?
Equipment (hardware)
Is the end-of-life equipment recycled or upcycled (sale / donation / recycling, etc.) ?
Energy
Does the electricity come from renewable energies ?
Energy
Does the datacenter provide reliable information in terms of energy consumption ?
Energy
Is the hosting company transparent about the carbon impact of the infrastructure and its usage for its customers ?
Social
Are the suppliers selected on the basis of their ability to communicate the differentiating indicators ?
Social
Are the legal structure, its subsidiaries and its parent company respectful of regulations and ethics ?
Equipment (hardware)
Is non-critical equipment obtained from reconditioning ?
Equipment (hardware)
Is the equipment repaired rather than replaced ?
Equipment (hardware)
Are servers and routers renewed when technologies allow better energy efficiency ?
Equipment (hardware)
Does the construction / sheath / insulation materials used allow for better energy efficiency. Does the building meet HQE, rt2012 or equivalent standards ?