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Optimization, Sustainability & Regulation

Data centers face increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and comply with evolving European regulations. Achieving operational performance while meeting ESG and sustainability expectations requires a structured and integrated approach. Kiwa supports data center operators with assurance services focused on optimization, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

Supporting compliance and sustainable performance

Kiwa helps organizations address emerging regulatory and ESG requirements through inspection, verification, certification, and audit services.

Key services include:

EU Battery Regulation audits

Support for compliance and due diligence requirements related to energy storage systems.

ESG and supply chain audits

Assessment of sustainability practices, supplier compliance, and responsible sourcing.

Circularity and lifecycle analysis

Support for Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) initiatives.

Supporting standards include:

ISO14064 and ISO 14068 for carbon management and carbon neutrality
ISO 50001 for energy optimization and performance improvement
ISO 27001 supporting alignment with NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

Kiwa helps data center organizations stay compliant with evolving EU regulations while supporting long-term sustainability and operational performance goals.

Digital solution

Battery passport

We offer a fully compliant Battery Passport solution, aligned with the EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and DIN DKE SPEC 99100, enabling secure, transparent battery data management for manufacturers and stakeholders.

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Certification

ESG Audit – SEE-Certification Unlock Sustainable Success with SEE-Certification's ESG Audit Services

Experience a comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) audit for your company, including an on-site facility assessment. Upon successful completion, you'll be awarded a certificate in line with the Kiwa SEE Sustainability Standard.

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Certification

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a Type III Environmental Declaration and is regulated by ISO 14025 and EN 15804. It contains quantifiable environmental information on a European harmonized, scientific basis. An EPD is based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data.

Certification, Consultancy

Life cycle assessment (LCA)

A Life Cycle Assessment is used to quantify the environmental impacts of processes, products, services or organisations, usually as a basis for other sustainability applications such as Environmental Product Declarations, Product Environmental Footprints and CO2 footprints.

Certification, Consultancy, Inspection, Training

ISO 14064-1 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Verification

Verify your carbon footprint with ISO 14064-1 certification from Kiwa. Ensure the accuracy of your GHG inventory, demonstrate transparency, and support your path to net zero.

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Certification

ISO 14068-1 Carbon Neutrality Certification for Organisations

Achieve verified carbon neutrality with ISO 14068-1 certification. Demonstrate your commitment to climate action and transparent greenhouse gas management.