How Can Organizations Reduce Energy Use and Improve Sustainability in the Data Center?

Energy efficiency starts with smarter resource use. Virtualization consolidates workloads, reducing the number of physical servers and the power they consume. Newer hardware generations also use less electricity per unit of compute power, so regular refresh cycles can deliver immediate savings. Improving cooling systems, for example, by using hot and cold aisle containment or liquid cooling, further reduces waste. Monitoring tools that track energy use and temperature in real time help IT teams fine-tune performance while supporting corporate sustainability goals.

Organizations can also lower their carbon footprint by sourcing renewable energy, deploying energy-efficient UPS systems, and selecting colocation providers committed to sustainability goals. Aligning modernization efforts with ESG reporting metrics ensures measurable progress toward corporate sustainability commitments.