Sustainable data centre services for the public sector

Public sector organisations need confidence that their data centre services are secure and resilient, and that they are delivered responsibly. This overview sets out how sustainability is built into the way Crown Hosting designs, operates and improves its facilities, with the measures you can use in your own reporting.

At a glance

• 100% carbon-free electricity for utility supply contracts, backed by REGO or equivalent certification
• HVO for standby generation, cutting fossil greenhouse gas emissions by around 90 to 95% compared with gas oil
• Zero waste to landfill since 2023
• Spring Park and Cody Park have operated well below the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact WUE maximum target since 2024
• PUE, WUE and CUE monitored in line with recognised standards
• A net zero emissions commitment by 2030

What the overview covers

• Climate action and carbon, including how Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions are monitored
• Water use and cooling, including rainwater harvesting and free air cooling
• Biodiversity and the local environment around our campuses
• Circular economy and waste, including modular, factory-based construction
• Governance, community and social value, including ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001 and BREEAM
• What this means for customers, and where we are focusing next

Who it is for

Sustainability, ESG and procurement teams who need to evidence the environmental impact of their hosting, and technology leaders comparing a move from on-premises facilities.