Ballasalla-based Netcetera, a datacentre provider, says it is continuing to lead the way with carbon emission savings.

Netcetera gained carbon-zero status for its datacentre by converting to hydroelectricity in July 2013.

Through this conversion, the company has now eliminated more than two million kilograms of carbon dioxide from its 16,000 square foot Datacentre in Ballasalla.

Netcetera says it is the only datacentre in the Isle of Man to adopt the Manx Utility Authority’s ’Green Tariff’ and one of only a small number within the UK.

In addition to switching its datacentre to renewable energy, the company says it has implemented numerous green initiatives throughout all aspects of its operations, and as a result of these efforts Netcetera has the ISO14001 certification for environmental management.

Netcetera’s managing director, Peter Skelton, said: ’We’re delighted to have reached this new milestone without compromising on the services we offer and the competitive pricing of our products.

’Netcetera’s green credentials are quite unique on the island; there is no otherdatacentre that has taken this initiative.

’Now we have shown how feasible it is, I hope that other companies follow our example.’

He added that huge amounts of power were consumed at datacentres and it was important to consider the effects that IT hosting could have on the environment.

Economic Development Minister Laurence Skelly MHK said: ’I’m always encouraged to hear of technology companies linking their business activities to environmental improvements in line with the Isle of Man’s energy policy so I am delighted to hear that Netcetera has reduced its data centre’s CO2 emissions by 2 million kilograms.’

He added: ’This is especially pleasing as they have also been taking advantage of the Manx Utilities Authority’s Green Tariff at their data centre.

’Such facilities are an asset to the quality of the Isle of Man’s world class infrastructure, which has helped drive the success of our e-Business sector.’

Netcetera claims its energy savings are reflected within the company’s pricing structure.

The company’s clients have now helped Netcetera to save more than 2,000 metric tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of taking almost 400 family cars off the road for a full year.

Phil King, boss of Manx Utilities, said: ’Manx Utilities shares a number of corporate values with Netcetera and recognises its successful environmental strategy.

Utilising green energy to power its business Netcetera, with its global customer reach, is pioneering in providing benefits to our amazing island whilst expressing environmental values overseas.’