Connect | London // DCD>Major Panel: Data center sustainability - Is collaboration the only way forward?

As sustainability becomes a central mandate for the European data center sector, industry-wide collaboration, unified standards, and a push towards more transparency are emerging as critical drivers of progress. This panel will explore how joint initiatives, open data sharing, and harmonized regulations can accelerate the path to greener operations. Experts will discuss the role of open innovation, cross-sector partnerships, and standardized metrics in improving energy efficiency, circularity, and accountability. Can collective action turn sustainability from a competitive edge into a shared foundation for the industry’s future?