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Data4 and APL Data Center have released the first Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for a data center, evaluating the environmental impact of a 5 MW facility. The study, compliant with ISO standards, finds that equipment production contributes 39% of the carbon footprint over 20 years, closely rivaling the operational phase at 48%. Emphasizing sustainability, Data4 advocates for carbon-free energy and low-emission designs as part of its Data4Good initiative.