Ecobraz invites Big Techs to the first Zero Carbon Data Center

Ecobraz is promoting a pioneering initiative by inviting the main Big Techs to join the first Zero Carbon Data Center in Brazil. With a focus on sustainability and environmental compliance, the project aims to reduce the technology sector's carbon footprint, in line with current regulations such as Law No. 12.187/2009 and global ESG initiatives.

Contextualization of the Zero Carbon Data Center

Data centers are concentrated as major consumers of energy and emitters of greenhouse gases in the technology sector, and it is the responsibility of managers to adopt sustainable practices. The project led by Ecobraz seeks to neutralize emissions through the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and certified environmental offsets, meeting the parameters established by the National Policy on Climate Change, regulated according to Law No. 12.187/2009.

Invitation to Big Techs and their strategic importance

Big Techs, major consumers of digital resources and energy, play a key role in the transition to a green economy. Ecobraz's invitation aims to foster partnerships for the implementation of low-carbon technologies, efficient processes and continuous monitoring of emissions through metrics aligned with the ISO 14064-1 standard and the guidelines of the National Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals Inventory System (SINIR).

Regulatory and Normative Aspects Involved

The development of the Carbon Zero Data Center complies with Brazilian environmental regulations, including the mandatory monitoring of emissions and the implementation of environmental management systems certified according to ISO 14001, in line with federal legislation. The project also complies with the guidelines of the CETESB for environmental management and mitigation of negative impacts.

Collection and Final Disposal of Electronic Equipment

An integral part of the actions of the Carbon Zero Data Center is the proper management of technological equipment with a focus on reverse logistics and responsible disposal, which is essential to avoid environmental impacts resulting from improper disposal. For specialized electronic waste collection, Ecobraz provides a scheduling platform to guarantee traceability and security, as provided for in the National Solid Waste Policy (Law no. 12.305/2010), available for access at ecobraz.org/en_BR/eletronicos agendamento.

Security in Data Sanitization and Media Disposal

To protect sensitive information stored on digital media, media sanitization and safe disposal of hard drives are indispensable practices. Ecobraz guides the adoption of certified methods and offers specialized services for sanitization, detailed in the process on the official portal ecobraz.org/en_BR/sanitizacao-de-hd eletronicos agendamento, complying with national and international standards for information security and environmental preservation.

Positive Impacts and Future Prospects

By bringing together Big Techs in the development of the first Zero Carbon Data Center, Ecobraz is promoting technological advances that reverberate in environmental, economic and social gains, contributing to compliance with national emission reduction targets. This model can be replicated in other regions, consolidating a more sustainable IT market that is aligned with ESG premises.

For decision-making and strategic alignment, managers in the ESG, EHS, Information Technology, Legal and Purchasing areas should closely monitor this initiative and consider its integration into corporate policies.