Data Centers and Sustainability Compliance

Sustainability in data centers is no longer the concern of a single stakeholder - it is a shared responsibility spanning the full value chain. From building owners and consultant engineers to contractors and service teams and not forgetting the component suppliers, each actor plays a key role in shaping the environmental footprint of the facility.

For building owners, this broader view supports long-term asset value, risk mitigation, and ESG compliance.

For consultant engineers, the challenge has evolved beyond precise thermal control; they are now expected to design systems that minimize environmental impact throughout the entire lifecycle, starting with construction and continuing through decades of operation, maintenance, and eventual system replacement.

And for contractors, it means selecting products that are not only high-performing but also backed by transparent, third-party environmental documen-tation such as Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

And finally, for service and maintenance personnel, sustainability now includes considerations around serviceability, repairability, and eventual disassembly and recycling at a product’s end-of-use.
Incorporating circular thinking - shifting from an end-of-life to an end-of-use approach - encourages stakeholders to extend product lifespans, reduce waste, and prioritize serviceability and repairability including reuse wherever possible. This is not only good for the environment; it helps ensure regulatory readiness, reputational integrity, and long-term cost efficiency. In short, a holistic, lifecycle-driven sustainability strategy is becoming the standard for responsible, future-proof data center design. 
 

Environmental Product Declarations, EPDs

As sustainability regulations grow more complex, transparency is no longer optional - it is essential for responsible decision-making across the data center value chain. From design to decommissioning, every product and component must now contribute not only to performance goals but also to a demonstrably lower environmental impact.

In this context, Environmental Product Declarations, EPDs have become essential. These third-party verified documents provide transparent data on a product’s embodied carbon, recyclability, and overall environmental performance - empowering stakeholders to make informed, sustainability-driven choices at every phase of the project.

For building owners, EPDs support greener invest-ment strategies and help demonstrate compliance with ESG commitments.

For contractors - mechanical, electrical, or commis-sioning - EPDs reduce uncertainty in sustainability documentation and streamline project approvals.

And for the entire project team, EPDs contribute directly to certifications such as LEED and BREEAM, making sustainability an integrated part of the design and delivery process.

FlowCon is the first PICV manufacturer offering fully validated Environmental Product Declarations, giving your project the transparency it needs to meet today’s (and tomorrow’s) sustainability standards with confidence.
 

Driving Sustainable Results - Together

Every data center project is unique, both in scale and in its environmental demands. That is why FlowCon takes a different approach. We do not just supply valves; we deliver solutions that support the broader sustainability objectives of your project - from design to operation and beyond.

Our R&D team has extensive expertise in developing high-performance valve solutions that help optimize thermal efficiency while also reducing environmental impact. We offer a full valve size range tailored for data center applications, and we understand the growing importance of lifecycle sustainability, which covers not only energy efficiency in operation but also embodied carbon, material transparency, and circularity at end-of-use.

We also know that even the most sustainable design can fall short if products do not arrive when and where they are needed. That is why our logistics team is committed to reliable, on-time delivery, helping you stay on schedule without compromising on environmental goals.

At FlowCon, our goal is not just to supply components, but to be your sustainability-focused partner. We work alongside you to co-develop solutions that meet project-specific performance needs while aligning with ESG targets, regulatory compliance, and green building certification pathways.