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What is DEEP?

DEEP is a program that assesses and certifies a data center’s sustainability.

It is designed to award organizations following best practices for sustainable data center operations.

Certification is based on an evaluation framework that makes sustainability quantifiable & simple.

DEEP at Data Center World 2022: DEEP Data Center Sustainability Certification Overview

DEEP Framework & Certification Process

The framework is the result of rigorous industry review & practical testing.

Data centers are evaluated and scored against 70+ best practices in airflow management, electrical systems, mechanical systems and processes. Each best practice has a point value and certification is awarded based on the total number of points achieved.