Make your data center future-proof
Data Center Sustainability & Efficiency
Legal foundations, criteria catalogs, developments, and technical solutions
Date:
06/07/2027 - 06/11/2027
Location:
München
Language:
Expert seminar for future-proof data centers with certificate
Economic efficiency and legal security for your data center
The requirements for sustainable and efficient data center operations are continuously increasing. Since 2023, the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) has set binding requirements for data centres – from energy efficiency and waste heat rules to verification and reporting duties. The tightened F-Gas Regulation requires a fundamental realignment of existing cooling concepts, while the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) introduces extensive new reporting obligations. Insufficient preparation for these requirements can lead to fines, increased operating costs, and reputational damage.
Precise performance indicators and maturity model
The standards of the EN 50600 series are crucial for legally compliant fulfillment of these requirements. The precise performance indicators according to EN 50600-4-x form the basis for the legally required evidence and reports. In particular, the indicators PUE, REF, and ERF are directly anchored in the EnEfG and must be determined exactly according to the standard. The internationally recognized maturity model according to EN 50600-5-1, in whose development our experts were actively involved, also offers a structured methodology for systematic evaluation and quality assurance of all sustainability and efficiency aspects. Incorrect application of these standards can lead to significant compliance risks.
Practical solutions for your company:
Our five-day intensive seminar provides you with the necessary expertise to systematically master these challenges in compliance with standards. The scientifically based and field-tested qualification provides you with all required competencies for legally compliant and efficient data center operations. Our experienced instructors are actively involved in relevant standardization committees and convey validated methods and proven implementation strategies.
In a balanced combination of theoretical knowledge transfer and practical exercises, you will develop the necessary tools for successful implementation in your data center. The structured approach and comprehensive documentation ensure optimal knowledge transfer to your daily practice.
Seminar
Target audience
- Operations managers for data centers (Facility Management & IT)
- Sustainability officers
- Data center planners and consultants
- Manufacturers of data center infrastructure components
- Certifiers for data centers
Certificate
At the end of the seminar, there is an examination. Upon passing this examination, participants receive a certificate for the course that is valid indefinitely.
Learn from Industry Leaders
Active Experts Share Proven Knowledge
Our instructors are not just theorists but active experts who apply their expertise daily in ongoing data center projects. Many of them are directly involved in developing international standards such as EN 50600 and ISO/IEC 22237-X, ensuring you benefit from first-hand expert knowledge.
The assignment of speakers may vary depending on the date. However, we guarantee that your seminar will always be conducted by qualified experts with comprehensive practical experience.
Industry-Leading Training Since 2007
Recognized Expertise at the Highest Level
As an exclusive sponsor of the ISO/IEC 22237-X working group and an active member of the German Datacenter Association, we guarantee you access to the latest industry developments – often months before they become generally available. This unique combination of standardization work, industry membership, and practical experience makes our seminars particularly valuable for your professional development and ensures you maintain a reliable knowledge advantage.
Information & Dates
Info
The training materials are provided electronically as a PDF.
For on-site training sessions, beverages, coffee, and lunch are included in the price.
Practice-oriented knowledge transfer
Structured content for your sustainable success in data centers
Our systematically structured seminar program provides you with in-depth expert knowledge on all relevant aspects of energy efficiency and legal compliance – from regulatory foundations to practical implementation in your data center.
Legal security through solid knowledge
Fundamentals & Regulations
In the first part, you will develop a deep understanding of the Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) with its specific requirements for data centers. You will learn the exact specifications and limit values as well as the consequences of non-compliance. Additionally, we cover the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the revised F-Gas Regulation with their far-reaching implications for existing and new data centers. Using practical examples, it will be shown how these requirements can be cost-efficiently considered already in the planning phase.
The second part focuses on the performance indicators according to EN 50600-4-x as a basis for legally required evidence. You will learn the exact calculation and standards-compliant application of relevant KPIs such as PUE, REF, and ERF. Special attention is paid to the correct methodology for collecting and documenting these indicators to ensure legally compliant fulfillment of statutory requirements. Participants also receive field-tested tools for systematic monitoring and optimization of these indicators during ongoing operations.
Legally secure fundamentals overview:
- Systematic processing of all relevant laws and standards
- Concrete instructions for EnEfG compliance
- Practical implementation of the F-Gas Regulation
- Standards-compliant implementation of EN 50600-4-x KPIs
- Forward-looking CSRD preparation
Quality assurance through proven methods
Standards & Best Practices
The focus is on the European Maturity Model (DCMM) according to EN 50600-5-1 as a central instrument for structured evaluation and development of data centers. You will learn the various maturity levels and their specific requirements in detail and develop the systematic application of the model in practice using concrete examples. Through targeted use of the DCMM, you receive an objective evaluation tool with which you can demonstrably control continuous improvement processes.
Additionally, we cover the European Code of Conduct for Data Centers and its best practices for energy-efficient data center design and operation. You will receive detailed insights into the field-tested concepts and their implementation under various operating conditions. The requirements of different certification systems such as the Blue Angel for data centers are also presented and their respective advantages and implementation strategies analyzed. Participants develop a systematic methodology for selecting the most suitable standards for their specific situation.
Quality-assured standards overview:
- Systematic application of the DCMM maturity model
- Validated best practices of the Code of Conduct
- Field-tested implementation strategies
- Requirements-based certification preparation
- Structured selection of suitable standards for your data center requirements
Efficient implementation of validated concepts
Technical Implementation
In the area of Building Automation, you will receive detailed insights into the systematic monitoring and control of your infrastructure. You will learn the precise implementation of comprehensive energy monitoring that enables early detection of inefficiencies. The concept of digital twins is explained using concrete use cases, allowing you to identify risks and optimization potential already in the planning phase.
Special attention is paid to the energetic optimization of cooling. You will learn about various concepts for waste heat utilization and receive fact-based decision criteria for their economic efficiency. The most important technical parameters for efficiency improvement are systematically developed, enabling you to plan and implement optimization measures in a targeted manner.
Technically validated solutions overview:
- Scientifically founded IT architecture concepts
- Systematic energy monitoring and management
- Error-minimized implementation of digital twins
- Quality-assured efficiency measures
- Economically validated waste heat utilization
Systematic control and optimization
Management & Processes
In the first part, you will develop the well-founded implementation of energy and environmental management systems according to ISO 50001 and ISO 14001. You will learn the exact requirements of these international standards and receive structured guidelines for their error-free implementation in your data center. Special attention is paid to efficient integration into existing processes and minimizing administrative effort while maximizing operational benefits.
The second part concentrates on practical methods for systematic identification and exploitation of improvement potentials. You will practice conducting well-founded sustainability potential analyses and learn validated tools for evidence-based evaluation of measures. The increasingly important ESG reporting is covered with special focus on data security and verifiability, where you receive concrete recommendations for fulfilling increasing reporting requirements.
Quality-assured management processes overview:
- Standards-compliant implementation of management systems
- Scientifically based potential analyses
- Validated improvement strategies
- Evidence-secure certification processes
- Efficiency-optimized reporting systems
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Data Center Sustainability & Efficiency
€6,990
Price plus applicable VAT.
Date:
06/07/2027 - 06/11/2027
Location:
München
Language:
Price:
€6,990
