Environmental Footprint FAQ
How is my environmental footprint calculated?Link to this anchor
Our calculation methodology was developed in collaboration with the green IT specialist consultancy firm IJO, ensuring a rigorous and expert-validated approach to assessing environmental impact accurately and transparently.
Our methodology is based on the ADEME (French Government Agency for Ecological Transition) Product Category Rules (PCR) for Datacenter and Cloud services, which provide a standardized framework for calculating and reporting the environmental impact of data centers and cloud services. These rules are designed to ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability in the assessment of environmental footprints across the industry.
Refer to the environmental footprint calculation breakdown for a detailed report of how our calculations are made and what data is used.
Why does my environmental impact data vary over time?Link to this anchor
Your environmental impact data may change due to updates in the energy mix of data center locations, adjustments to PUE, or enhancements in our calculation methodology. These updates ensure that your reports reflect the most accurate and up-to-date information, enhancing transparency and trust in our reporting system.
Is hardware equipment recycled at Scaleway?Link to this anchor
Scaleway is committed to responsible hardware recycling practices.
All equipment is thoroughly tested in our data centers and repaired whenever possible, with a notable example being the testing of over 45,000 disks in 2024, resulting in a reuse rate of nearly 30%.
For equipment that cannot be repaired, we partner with Loxy, a company specializing in the collection, recycling, and reuse of electronic waste.
To ensure transparency and accountability, certificates of treatment or reconditioning are obtained for each batch processed, and our approach is aligned with the European WEEE directive and the internal standards of the Iliad group.
Furthermore, Scaleway maintains rigorous monitoring and reporting procedures, submitting declarations to the relevant state authorities through the Trackdéchets platform.