Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1364 establishes the initial phase of a common Union rating scheme for data centers across the EU. This regulation is part of the EU's broader strategy to promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in the rapidly growing digital infrastructure sector.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1364 aims to create a standardised rating system that assesses the energy efficiency, environmental impact, and overall sustainability of data centres operating within the EU. The goal is to encourage the adoption of best practices and innovative technologies that reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption of these facilities, which are increasingly critical to the functioning of modern economies.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1364 serves as a foundational step towards establishing a comprehensive and standardised assessment framework for the sustainability of data centres within the EU. By promoting transparency and setting clear expectations for energy efficiency and environmental impact, the regulation not only drives improvements in the data centre industry but also supports the EU's broader environmental and digital strategy goals. Compliance with this regulation will help ensure that the digital infrastructure sector contributes positively to the EU's sustainability targets.
