Sustainability Objectives
Name
Summary
Category
Time Horizon
Activity Category
Require Zero-Pollution Manufacturing in Procurement of Building Materials and Equipment
A procurement policy is proposed requiring suppliers to disclose pollutants from manufacturing, submit reduction plans, and commit to timelines for pollutant removal. Independent verification and public disclosure of pollution data are suggested. Research questions focus on measuring and classifying pollutants, creating an auditing checklist, and developing a scorecard for supplier reporting.
2024
Procurement
Procurement 100% renewable energy
The document outlines a procurement strategy for achieving 100% renewable energy by 2024, emphasizing the importance of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) within a 50-100 km radius of facilities. It highlights the need for heat recovery, long-term contracts with renewable developers, and transparent monthly reporting of renewable energy usage. Renewable energy certificates should not be included in operational carbon calculations but can be reported separately. Additionally, it suggests researching PPA accessibility for small to medium providers and providing explanations of various contracts and certificates.
2024
Energy Integration
Install your own 150 kV sub-station
Data centers with a grid connection greater than 80 MVA must install their own 150 kV transformer with a GIS installation. Key research questions include exploring alternatives and evaluating the benefits and downsides of having a personal power station.
2024
Energy Integration
Install charging poles for electric vehicles
The document outlines the plan to install charging poles for electric vehicles by 2024, emphasizing the need for sufficient charging points for employees, visitors, and logistics companies. It highlights the importance of fast-charge readiness for logistics and includes research questions aimed at developing environmental impact indicators and supporting calculations.
2024
Employees
Commit to Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact
Commit to the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact by implementing and adhering to its established goals.
2024
Reporting
SMART energy efficient lighting
The document outlines a plan for implementing SMART energy-efficient lighting systems in 2024, aiming for a 20% reduction in energy consumption through the use of LED technology, sensors, and automatic controls. It emphasizes the need for providers to develop a standardized design and provides research questions regarding the effectiveness and specifications of SMART systems.
2024
Energy Efficiency
Install independent building energy
management system
The document outlines the implementation of an independent building energy management system aimed at enhancing energy efficiency by centrally controlling and connecting all installations within a building. It emphasizes the importance of a building management system (BMS) that monitors key aspects of the facility and suggests enhancements through the Environmental Data Specification/API for better optimizations. Additionally, it raises research questions regarding best practices in building management systems within data centers.
2024
Energy Efficiency
Publish Environmental Impact Metrics
The document outlines the goal to publish the Carbon Usage Effectiveness (CUE) metrics for 2024, focusing on mapping the effectiveness of carbon emissions related to data center operations and their digital carbon footprint, in accordance with ISO/IEC 30134-8 / EN 50600-4-8 standards.
2024
Energy Integration
Achieve PUE <1.2
The document outlines that the monthly Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of a data center utilizing a certified cloud service should not exceed 1.2, with a focus on energy efficiency across various components such as building and equipment operations, and is governed by local policy regulations.
2024
Energy Efficiency
Use Biobased materials in the building, construction and landscaping
The document discusses the use of biobased materials in building, construction, and landscaping to store CO2, emphasizing the importance of designing datacenters to achieve a positive CO2 balance by considering the entire life cycle, including production, transport, and reuse of materials.
2024
Building Materials
Recycling of Parts for Mechanical & Electrical Equipment
The document discusses the recycling of parts for mechanical and electrical equipment, focusing on increasing Electronics Disposal Efficiency (EDE) by improving recycling practices. EDE is a metric that evaluates the percentage of electronic disposals completed responsibly, defined as actions involving reuse or recycling.
2024
Building Materials
Circular Design of Building & Landscape
Implement the recommendations from the circylytics tool of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and apply the 9R principle in the design of the building and landscaping for circular design.
2024
Building Materials
Separate waste collection
Waste should be separated at source into five categories: organic waste, paper, plastic, glass, and wood. Facilities must provide appropriate waste separation bins, and if there are other tenants, this obligation should be included in the rental agreement.
2024
Waste
Closed soil balance
Developers are required to maintain a closed soil balance on site by reusing all emerging soil and building materials within the plot area. The quality of the soil supplied must be demonstrated to be superior to that of the existing soil. Additionally, considerations must be made regarding the type of soil used to replenish any missing topsoil.
2024
Soil
Demonstrate that the quality of soil supplied is better than that of the soil present
The document outlines the goal of demonstrating that the quality of supplied soil is superior to the existing soil, focusing on activities related to building and landscaping within the 2024 time horizon.
2024
Soil
Decrease Resource consumption (ADP)
The document outlines a plan to decrease resource consumption in the category of building materials, focusing on activities related to building and landscaping, with a time horizon set for 2024.
2024
Building Materials
Achieve zero-(Fresh) Water Cooling System
The document outlines a plan to achieve a zero-(Fresh) Water Cooling System by 2024, focusing on monitoring Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) as per ISO/IEC 30134-9 / EN 50600-4-9. It emphasizes the need to publish detailed information about water input and output in data centers, including distinctions between water qualities and uses, as well as additional reporting on regional water stress levels and land consumption.
2024
Water
Categorize water input (potable, non-potable, rainwater, energy-related) and output (non-industrial, industrial reuse)
Categorize water input types (potable, non-potable, rainwater, energy-related) and output types (non-industrial, industrial reuse) for the year 2024, focusing on building and mechanical equipment components.
2024
Water
Green building surface
Implement and maintain a green building facade by utilizing collected rainwater for irrigation. The maintenance and management of the green facade should be included in the overall management plan, ensuring that the visible building surface from public roads features a green facade.
2024
Building Materials
Reduce material use in construction, building and landscaping
The document outlines strategies to reduce material use in construction and landscaping through three approaches: Refuse, Rethink, and Reduce. Each approach requires at least one measurable action, with insights provided on the quantity of materials affected. Refusing involves making materials obsolete, rethinking focuses on using one material for multiple purposes, and reducing aims to increase manufacturing efficiency and lower resource consumption, targeting an MPG value of 0.8 or lower.
2024
Building Materials
Circular Design of the building & landscaping
The document outlines the circular design approach for building and landscaping, emphasizing the implementation of recommendations from the circylytics tool by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the application of the 9R principle in the design process. It includes links to relevant resources for further guidance on circular building design.
2024
Building Materials
Realize Zero-Pollution Backup Power
The goal is to eliminate pollution from power and cooling systems by 2026, specifically targeting the emissions of Nitrous Oxide (NOx), Sulphur Dioxide (SOx), and Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) / Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC).
2026
Pollutants
Realize Zero-Pollution Cooling Systems
The goal is to develop zero-pollution cooling systems by 2026, focusing on eliminating emissions of Nitrous Oxide (NOx), Sulphur Dioxide (SOx), and Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) / Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC).
2026
Pollutants
Implement onsite renewable power generation
The document outlines a plan to increase the share of locally generated renewable electricity at a data centre by installing solar panels and a battery energy storage system by 2026, in compliance with EU regulations (EPBD) (EU/2024/1275).
2026
Energy Integration
Connect to public heat network or to be capture ready
The goal is to utilize the residual heat from the data centre to supply the local public heat network by 2026. This involves ensuring a physical connection and a technical room for upgrading heat, contracting the necessary electrical capacity with the grid operator, and powering the heat pump with renewable energy sources.
2026
Energy Integration
Implement nearly-zero energy and zero-emission building plan
Starting in 2030, new buildings in the EU will transition from the 'nearly-zero energy buildings' standard to 'zero-emission buildings'. This change is part of the EU's goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, with all new buildings required to have high energy performance and low energy needs, primarily met through onsite and nearby renewable energy sources. The new requirements will begin in 2028 for public buildings and in 2030 for all other new constructions.
2030
Building Materials
Carbon intensity of energy consumptions of the building
The document discusses achieving a Net Zero Energy Building by calculating the net energy consumption of a data center connected to the grid, factoring in the CO2-equivalent of the local energy grid and emissions from backup generators running on fossil fuels.
2030
Energy Integration
Increase use of Second-hand Hardware
Markets
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2030
ICT Equipment Materials
Zero Rare Materials Consumption in the Building & Landscaping
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2040
Building Materials
Achieve a CO2 neutral data center
The document outlines the goal of achieving a CO2 neutral data center by 2050, focusing on calculating the net energy consumption from the grid, factoring in the CO2-equivalent emissions from the local energy grid and backup generators running on fossil fuels.
2050
Energy Integration
Zero Rare Materials Consumption in the ICT Equipment
The goal is to achieve zero consumption of rare materials in ICT equipment by 2050, monitored through the Abiotic Depletion metric, which assesses resource consumption against the rarity of fossil resources using a dimensionless metric that compares extraction rates with global reserves.
2050
ICT Equipment Materials
Certified building
The data center must meet a specified quality mark related to building materials and mechanical equipment, as outlined in the document.
Building Materials
Green building surface
The document emphasizes the importance of applying and maintaining a green building facade through proper design, utilizing collected rainwater for irrigation, and integrating maintenance and water supply into the management plan. The visible building surface from the public road features a green facade.
Stimulate native flora and fauna
The site plan aims to utilize 100% circular materials while promoting native flora and fauna. It emphasizes the integration of greenery in facades, ground level, boundaries, and roof terraces, along with a Flora and Fauna plan that aligns with an ecological vision for the public area.
Limit light nuisance for fauna
Adapt outdoor lighting installations to be fauna-friendly and comply with the light pollution guidelines set by the Dutch Foundation for Lighting Science (NSVV).
Nature-inclusive building
Design building facades and roofs that incorporate nature to contribute to biodiversity as part of the Delta Plan for Biodiversity Recovery.
Stimulate usage of car sharing services
by reserving parking for car sharing near
entrance of building
Implement special parking spaces for car sharing near building entrances to encourage usage, reduce car kilometers, and establish a shared car/carpool system for employees.
Integration inside and outside terrain
Users are encouraged to utilize outdoor spaces for walking and meeting, with a focus on creating safe workplaces outside. The integration of connections inside and outside the plot aims to enhance the ecological experience of the surroundings.
A mobility plan for employees
A mobility plan for employees aims to reduce car usage by promoting bicycle and public transport use, and includes creating special parking spaces for shared cars on-site to decrease car kilometers.
Realise special parking spaces for shared cars on the site
A mobility plan for employees aims to reduce car use by promoting bicycles and public transport, including the creation of special parking spaces for shared cars to decrease car kilometers.
Stimulate exercise by workers; reducing
car use
To encourage exercise among workers and reduce car usage, provide easily accessible bicycle sheds, ample bicycle parking, shower facilities, and consider implementing a bicycle sharing system or offering discounts on bicycle purchases.
Improve health and well-being of
employees
The document discusses obtaining the WELL Building Standard, which emphasizes enhancing the health and well-being of employees through building design and measures that align with WELL aspects.
Flexible and demountable building
The building is designed to be flexible for different functions without major structural changes and should be demountable to allow for the reuse of materials at other locations in the future, maintaining their quality.
Increase efficiency with parking garage
The document discusses the replacement of ground-level parking with a multi-storey garage to increase efficiency by stacking cars. It emphasizes that at least 90% of parking spaces should be in the garage, which must also feature green facades.
Community manager
The role of Community Manager has been allocated within the organization to manage and maintain contact with the local community.
Clusters
New data centers can only be built in clusters near existing data center infrastructure.
Connectivity
Only data centres requiring hyperconnectivity are permitted within the current clusters located in Amsterdam, Haarlemmermeer (Polanenpark), and Hollands Kroon.
Sense of Place: Landscape and culture
history
Developments must adhere to provincial policies, specifically the Landscape and Cultural History Guideline.
Information to end users
Service providers must ensure that end users can identify certified Providers and Resources by displaying the TCO Certified logo in the user interface, providing a link to an accessible TCO Certified information document, and including the logo in marketing materials. Documentation proving these requirements must be submitted to an approved verifier.
For each resource provider must release a specification
Each resource provider must release a specification that clearly defines the certified resource by facility location, a unique name for the resource archetype, and includes the server type and product identification number of the hardware used, such as servers, storage equipment, and network equipment.