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Rising Expectations for Sustainable Data Infrastructure
Demand for sustainable data infrastructure is accelerating as data centers and digital service providers face growing scrutiny over their environmental impact. At the same time, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are becoming a prerequisite for doing business with iMasons leaders such as AWS, Google, Meta, and Microsoft, which together are investing more than $25B in infrastructure projects.
Sustainable data infrastructure is no longer just an environmental priority. It’s essential to securing clients, meeting corporate net-zero commitments, and maintaining competitiveness with hyperscale partners.
The Challenges Data Infrastructure Companies Face Today
Carbon data and Scope 3 ownership are increasingly difficult to manage across organizations. When visibility is lacking, projects can face procurement delays and increased compliance costs.
Limited Carbon Transparency Across Materials
ESG-driven customers increasingly require verified environmental data (EPDs, PCFs) for data center materials and systems.
Scope 3 Complexity Slowing Execution
Scope 3 progress frequently stalls due to unclear ownership and inconsistent data standards, delaying reporting and supplier engagement.
Embodied Carbon Overlooked in Design
While operational efficiency remains a priority, embodied carbon in structural materials and mechanical systems is often missed.
Competing Investment Priorities
Sustainability initiatives must compete with critical infrastructure investments, while emissions reductions are expected without risking uptime or performance.
Sustainability Services for Data Infrastructure Companies
Sustainable Solutions Corporation equips data infrastructure teams and suppliers with proven solutions to reduce costs and meet sustainability requirements. Our dedicated project managers specialize in supplier-wide data collection and have delivered more than 5,000 LCAs and EPDs across complex infrastructure programs.
Consulting Services
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A method for evaluating a product’s environmental impacts across its entire life cycle, enabling data-driven decisions that support compliance and product differentiation.
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A verified, market-ready report built on the results of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) that helps suppliers meet procurement requirements and boost credibility.
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We provide product-level carbon footprinting services to support internal KPIs and meet retailer and regulatory disclosure requirements.
PCFs offer credible, defensible data that can support sustainability claims and customer reporting.
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A customized roadmap that identifies opportunities across energy, carbon, water, and waste to reduce impacts and increase profits, resulting in significant cost savings and measurable ROI.
Training & Education
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A tailored program that trains sourcing and procurement teams to reduce Scope 3 emissions through supplier engagement and sustainable procurement practices.
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A comprehensive program that trains suppliers to measure, report, and reduce their emissions, enabling them to provide accurate data and support your company’s Scope 3 goals.
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Our Life Cycle Assessment Certified Practitioners will provide the tools and expertise to internal client teams so they can conduct life cycle assessments of various products.
Case Studies
Scope 3 Emissions Assessment Accelerates Global Data Networking Company’s Sustainability Strategy
SSC conducted a Scope 3 emissions screening utilizing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology to help a global data networking company to better understand the environmental impact of its expanding cable infrastructure network.
Communications and Media Company Reduces Energy Use and Embodied Carbon with Energy Efficient Design Standard for Data Centers
SSC’s Energy Efficient Design framework helped a global media company standardize sustainable building practices, cutting emissions and supporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 decarbonization goals.
“The SSC team did a fantastic job on the LCA report and the project as a whole! I have worked with many LCA consultants over the past two decades and SSC delivers to a high standard. The project team developed one of the best LCA reports I have seen and made the process painless. The whole team was great throughout the project, and it’s been a pleasure working with them.”
Connect with a Data Infrastructure Sustainability Expert
Our focus is delivering profit-driven solutions that reduce environmental impact. We partner with your business to solve the sustainability challenges that matter most to your teams.
Resources
Blog Posts
In July 2024, leaders of the iMasons Climate Accord called on all data center suppliers to publish EPDs— accelerating a major industry shift toward transparent, accountable Scope 3 emissions reporting.
With rising regulatory pressure and consumer expectations, LCAs and EPDs have emerged as two of the most critical tools for assessing and clearly communicating sustainability efforts.
Understanding sustainability goes beyond buzzwords, which is why we use a simple soup analogy to break down three essential tools—LCA, EPD, and PCF—and explain how they help measure, communicate, and improve environmental performance.
