This is Decarbonization Explained
Our Decarbonization Explained series brings together industry experts, partners, and customers to share best practices for accelerating competitive decarbonization across sectors.
We take you in-depth on a range of topics, exploring many angles to show the big picture — and highlighting the available solutions that make your business more sustainable.
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How we decarbonize data centers
It’s time for a paradigm shift.
Industry experts come together to share how to enable rapid, energy-efficient data center growth in this new episode of Decarbonization Explained.


Liquid cooling lowers the total cost of ownership and scales the data center industry at speed.

Explore the practical challenges and real-world considerations affecting how data centers are being scaled today.
Data center expert insights

Peter Bleday introduces the innovative cooling technologies reshaping data center energy efficiency.

Sune Baastrup shares how to scale up data center efficiency by keeping the entire system in mind.

Tuuli Sarvilinna discusses how to minimize energy utilization and apply efficient thermal management.
How we decarbonize industry
We can decarbonize most things with the technology already available today while staying competitive.

Industry expert insights

Ivan Rangelov demonstrates how industrial heat pumps can replace fossil fuels with electricity.

Larisa Xanthopoulou shows how variable speed drives (VSDs) reduce overall energy use by 40+%.

Drew Turner explores the opportunity of heat recovery as the world’s largest untapped energy source.
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FAQs
What is decarbonization?
Decarbonization refers to the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from various sources, such as energy production, transportation, and industrial processes. It involves transitioning to cleaner and more sustainable alternatives.
What is deep decarbonization?
Deep decarbonization goes beyond simply reducing emissions and aims to achieve significant and long-term reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. It involves systemic changes, such as transitioning to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and adopting low-carbon technologies.
What is decarbonization technology?
Decarbonization technology encompasses a range of solutions and innovations that help reduce carbon emissions. It includes renewable energy technologies (like solar and wind power), energy storage systems, electrification, and energy-efficient solutions.
Why is decarbonization important?
Decarbonization is crucial for mitigating climate change and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement by limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees. By reducing carbon emissions, we can minimize the negative impacts of climate change, improve air quality, enhance energy security, and drive innovation and economic growth in clean energy sectors.
What is an example of decarbonization?
An energy efficiency solution like variable speed drives, which reduces energy consumption, shows how we can accelerate decarbonization. Typically, a motor controlling a fan runs at full speed by default, regardless of the power required. With a variable speed drive, the motor's voltage and frequency are adjusted to match actual power needs while maintaining consistent energy flow. By reducing the energy consumption of electric motors and improving their efficiency, less energy is required, which leads to lower emissions being released into the atmosphere.
What are some decarbonization solutions?
An example of a decarbonization solution is excess heat recovery from processes already in operation—such as industrial processes, data centers, and supermarket refrigerators—using technologies like bi-directional heat transfer, heat exchangers, heat recovery units, and heat pumps. This recovered heat can then be recirculated in district energy networks, reducing the heating demand that would otherwise be met by burning fossil fuels.
Which industry is hardest to decarbonize?
Heavy industry—such as steel, cement, and chemical production—is often considered the hardest sector to decarbonize. These industries rely heavily on fossil fuels and energy-intensive processes that require high temperatures, where electrification is difficult, making it challenging to find viable low-carbon alternatives.
What are the methods of decarbonization?
Decarbonization can be achieved through various methods, including transitioning to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, electrification of transportation and heating systems, and promoting sustainable practices.
How to do decarbonization successfully?
Successful decarbonization requires a combination of policy support, public awareness, ambitious targets, incentives for low-carbon solutions, investment in research and development, and long-term planning. By following a proven approach, we can achieve rapid and cost-efficient decarbonization. This approach involves, first, applying energy-efficient solutions to reduce consumption; second, reusing energy; and third, meeting any remaining demand with clean energy sources, such as renewable electricity and green hydrogen.
What is needed for decarbonization?
Decarbonization requires a holistic approach that involves strong political will, supportive policies and regulations, technological innovation, financial investments, and public engagement.
Is decarbonization part of ESG?
Yes, decarbonization is often considered a critical aspect of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, as it addresses environmental concerns, social impacts, and long-term sustainability goals.

