https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-pressures-big-tech-to-go-green-with-new-data-center-sustainability-labelContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-pressures-big-tech-to-go-green-with-new-data-center-sustainability-labelhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-pressures-big-tech-to-go-green-with-new-data-center-sustainability-label#u81819Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:25:41 +0000The European Commission is implementing a sustainability rating system and disclosure requirements to force data centres to report their energy and water efficiency. The proposal targets larger facilities, requiring them to reveal resource consumption to curb environmental impact. As part of this effort, the EU has launched a public consultation to establish minimum performance standards for data centres across Europe. While the initiative aims to push Big Tech toward greener operations, some critics argue the labelling system contains loopholes that could allow fossil-fuelled facilities to be