The Circular Data Centre Compass - Transitioning to Sustainable Data Center Operations

Learn about the groundbreaking Circular Data Centre Compass tool and its role in promoting sustainability within the data centre industry through this 11-minute presentation from London South Bank University's Deborah Andrews. Explore how the data centre industry's rapid growth has primarily focused on uninterrupted service and operational efficiency, while overlooking end-of-life considerations for equipment. Discover the pressing need to transition from linear to circular economic models to address increasing demands for Critical Raw Materials and growing e-waste challenges. Gain insights into how the CEDaCI project demonstrates the benefits and feasibility of implementing circular economy principles in the data centre sector, using new primary source data to ensure industry stability and sustainable growth.