Abstract

Objective: Identify the environmental indicators from the ABNT ISO NBR 14031 standard applicable to data centers to improve energy efficiency and environmental management. Theoretical Framework: The study addresses concepts of Green IT, practices for data center efficiency, and the indicators from the ABNT NBR ISO 14031 standard, including environmental, managerial, operational, and condition performance indicators. Method: Bibliometric research to support the theme, through searches on the Scopus and IEEE platforms, with content analysis of the main references, including the NBR ISO 14031 standards. Results and Discussion: Operational indicators from the NBR ISO 14031 standard were identified and adapted for data centers, such as the quantity of reused materials, energy used and saved, and specific emissions. The practical application of these indicators was detailed. Research Implications: The research contributes to the application of Green IT practices and energy efficiency in data centers, providing a basis for the adoption of environmental management indicators. Originality/Value: Although there are various individual studies related to Green IT or data centers, there are few studies relating these themes together. Thus, this study fills this gap by promoting an integrated approach to Green IT and environmental management, and providing support for data center managers towards Green IT.

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