Comparing environmental data like emission equivalents and Power Usage Effectiveness from data centers among companies aids in enhancing sustainability management.
ECIT's ESG scorecard features energy usage (kWh), CO2 equivalent emissions, and data center efficiency (Power Usage Effectiveness).
Energy
During 2024, we have worked to improve our data collection pro - cesses, focusing on consistency and transparency in data output across our operations. This work supports our preparation for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
In 2024, ECIT’s total energy consumption reached 5,692 MWh, an increase from last year, mainly driven by higher office activity. This corresponds to 2.20 MWh per Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and 0.11 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per FTE, consistent with expected scaling. Total reported emissions amounted to 271 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, reflecting an increase tied to expanded operational scope.
Data Centers
ECIT maintains and operates data centres in Aarhus, Denmark, and Trondheim, Norway. We fully own and manage these facilities, allowing for direct oversight of critical areas such as infrastructure security, energy efficiency, and business continuity measures, including backup and disaster recovery. Our data centres are purpose-built for energy efficiency and operate in accordance with environmental stand - ards. Our active data centres consumed 2,617 MWh, with emissions totalling 53 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents. Through ongoing optimisation initiatives, we have improved energy consumption. In selected locations, surplus heat is redis - tributed to local heating networks. By owning and controlling the full operational scope of our data centres, we ensure compliance with strict security protocols and enable tailored sustainability initiatives, including the future implementation of heat reuse and smart cooling technologies.
Environmental focus
ECIT’s goal is to create higher transparency on the Group’s level of Carbon Emissions. In 2024, we will continue to build on the data fundament achieved for 2023 concerning our energy consumption.Further steps will be taken to enhance data quality, allowing us to use data for decision-making processes and set future targets and prepare for the CSRD framework applicable from 2025 for ECIT.
Relevant Certifications
Where relevant, selected ECIT subsidiaries uphold ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications, ensuring our environmental and quality management systems remain robust and externally validated. These standards help ensure local practices align with our group-wide sustainability principles.
ECIT remains a signatory to the UN Global Compact and is commit - ted to meeting environmental initiatives that align with our growth strategy and digital services.
