Environmental
As Telehouse continues its sustainability journey, we are proud to highlight our accomplishments to date. This summary showcases the innovative strategies and initiatives that have been instrumental in driving our progress.
Meet our Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact commitments. Improve our PUE (power usage effectiveness) and WUE (water usage effectiveness) levels, meet circular economy targets, and align to the procurement and energy purchase strategy outlined in the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact.
Drive our net zero strategy and have a clear roadmap to meet the UK Government's 2050 net zero target.
Where We Are Today
In our pursuit of environmental sustainability, Telehouse has made significant strides in reducing our ecological footprint and embracing renewable energy sources.
Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact
As a signatory of the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, we are committed to achieving high standards of energy efficiency and reducing PUE across our London Docklands data centre campus. This commitment drives our climate impact reduction strategy and energy efficiency projects, supported by cutting-edge technology.
Since 2014, our participation in the Climate Change Agreement CCA with the Environment Agency has enabled us to consistently meet carbon reduction targets. Our Telehouse London Docklands data centres have been classified as ultra-low emitters of fuel carbon since 2021.
Our UK operations are now powered entirely by renewable energy.
Our Environmental accreditations
Telehouse holds internationally recognised accreditations (ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System and ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System) to effectively manage our environmental impacts and drive continuous improvement in energy performance and the efficiency of our operations.
Additionally, our Telehouse North Two data centre, opened in 2016, was designed to BREEAM Excellent standards. The new cooling system in Telehouse South will operate with higher chilled water temperatures for greater energy efficiency, reducing power demand and utilising the UK’s cold ambient temperatures for low-carbon heat rejection year-round. It eliminates reliance on adiabatic cooling, ensuring low WUE. Altogether, our energy efficiency and engineering projects have led to significant CO2 savings (total market-based emissions) from 925 in 2022 to 341 tonnes in 2023, exemplifying Telehouse’s commitment to driving sustainable practices within the data centre industry. Our energy efficiency and engineering projects have led to significant CO2 savings, exemplifying our commitment to driving sustainable practices within the data centre industry.
Internationally Recognised Accreditations
In our new construction projects, we are committed to implementing sustainable practices, focusing on eco-friendly materials, energy efficient designs, and innovative building techniques.
Leveraging a new Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) monitoring tool, we have identified areas of overcooling and potential hotspots, achieving a significant reduction in CO2 and cooling energy usage in the first year.
Lifecycle replacement projects
Recent lifecycle replacement projects, completed in 2023, have further improved the energy efficiency and reliability of our facilities. These included the replacement of UPS units E & F, pump and cooling units at Telehouse North and Telehouse East.
Our Telehouse North Two data centre, opened in 2016, was designed to BREEAM Excellent standards
1.24 annualised PUE vs existing of 1.6
We achieved a significant reduction in CO2 and cooling energy usage in the first year
95% construction waste recycling target for Telehouse South project
New cooling system in Telehouse South with higher chilled water temperature for greater energy efficiency
Zero - we have removed single use plastics
Initiatives In Progress
Our environmental impact
As a business, we are actively engaged in a range of initiatives aimed at further reducing our environmental impact and enhancing operational efficiency.
Monitoring our energy consumption
We are also continuously enhancing the efficiency of our older buildings by upgrading and modernising existing infrastructure to minimise environmental impact and promote long-term sustainability. To better understand and optimise our energy consumption, we are installing energy meters in our buildings, enabling us to manage resources more effectively at both building and sub-system levels.
Telehouse’s procurement strategy
Telehouse’s procurement strategy ensures we source a significant proportion of its energy through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) or equivalent sources. Additionally, the business is committed to ensuring that any energy we procure from the grid is backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO).
Alternative sources of renewable electricity
We are actively exploring alternative sources of renewable electricity to address the global renewable energy shortage and align our growth with increased renewable energy coverage. In addition to this, we are running projects to drive energy efficiency across our operations and reduce our overall energy use. We are exploring plans to recycle waste heat from buildings to provide low-carbon heating to nearby homes and businesses including a project with a utility supplier to deliver excess heat from our data centres to neighbouring communities.
1.24
annualised PUE vs existing of 1.68
95%
construction waste recycling target for Telehouse South project
ZERO
we have removed single use plastics
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