Recommendation Essential

Energy

Are the servers and technical equipment certified ?

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Recommendation Essential

Systems (software)

Does the supplier display all of its indicators ?

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Recommendation Essential

Equipment (hardware)

Is the end-of-life equipment recycled or upcycled (sale / donation / recycling, etc.) ?

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Recommendation

Energy

Does the electricity come from renewable energies ?

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Recommendation

Energy

Does the datacenter provide reliable information in terms of energy consumption ?

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Recommendation

Energy

Is the hosting company transparent about the carbon impact of the infrastructure and its usage for its customers ?

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Recommendation

Social

Are the suppliers selected on the basis of their ability to communicate the differentiating indicators ?

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Advice

Social

Are the legal structure, its subsidiaries and its parent company respectful of regulations and ethics ?

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Advice

Equipment (hardware)

Is non-critical equipment obtained from reconditioning ?

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Recommendation

Equipment (hardware)

Is the equipment repaired rather than replaced ?

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Advice

Equipment (hardware)

Are servers and routers renewed when technologies allow better energy efficiency ?

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Recommendation

Equipment (hardware)

Does the construction / sheath / insulation materials used allow for better energy efficiency. Does the building meet HQE, rt2012 or equivalent standards ?

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Advice

Equipment (hardware)

What is the impact of data center cooling on the environment ?

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