Data Center Sustainability Factor
Description
Data Center Sustainability Factor (DCSF) — composite score aggregating normalized PUE, REF, ERF, CUE into a single index. Example: DCSF = w1×(1/PUE_norm) + w2×REF + w3×ERF + w4×(1/CUE_norm), with weights summing to 1. Purpose: holistic sustainability view.
KPI Data
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit/Format | Index (0–100 or 0–1) |
| Network Domain | Data Center |
| KPI Type | Composite |
| Lifecycle Stage | Deployment & Operation |
| 6G Sustainability KPI Category | Observability |
| Source Document | Evolution of Sustainability Indicators for Data Centers and Next Generation Core Networks |
| Section/Table/Page | Derived from Section 5.4 (Tables 2 & 3) |
| Notes | Derived KPIs (Data Center-only) |