An environmental standard defines how an environmental impact should be limited, measured or reported. For a data center, standards can address energy, emissions, water, noise, waste, backup generation and construction impacts.
Effective standards identify measurement methods, locations, time periods, reporting and consequences for noncompliance. Requirements should reflect local conditions and remain enforceable throughout operation, not only during project approval.
Acronyms and aliases
environmental requirement synonymenvironmental performance standard variant
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Frequently asked questions
What can environmental standards cover for data centers?
They can cover power, emissions, water, noise, waste, backup generation, construction and public reporting.
Why must an environmental standard be measurable?
Measurable methods allow communities, operators and regulators to verify performance and enforce the requirement.
