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atNorth Joins European Data Center Association

by | Mar 27, 2026

The membership adds policy and sustainability work across Europe’s data center sector
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REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Mar 27, 2026 – atNorth has joined the European Data Center Association (EUDCA) to strengthen its role in Europe’s digital infrastructure sector. The membership enables collaboration with industry peers on policy, sustainability, and data center standards. It also supports atNorth’s focus on AI-ready data centers, alignment with European green energy requirements, and contribution to sector best practices.

“Joining the EUDCA is an important step in strengthening atNorth’s engagement with the wider European digital infrastructure community,” commented Tatu Tuominen, director of public affairs and communications at atNorth. “As the industry continues to evolve, it is essential that operators work closely with policymakers and partners to support innovation, sustainability, and long-term competitiveness. This membership enables us to contribute to shaping the regulatory and industry landscape, while reinforcing our commitment to building sustainable, future-ready infrastructure across the Nordics.”

Through its membership, atNorth will contribute to initiatives that align to its company vision and values including:

  • Support the development of a competitive European digital industry
  • Facilitate access to the resources required for scalable, sustainable growth
  • Engage policymakers to shape forward-looking regulation
  • Establish and track industry standards with measurable impact
  • Drive sustainability and social value across the data center ecosystem

atNorth is a signatory to the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact and part of the UN Global Compact, with further involvements in Nordic and European data center associations. These activities support environmental targets and the transition to climate-neutral digital infrastructure by 2030.

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About atNorth

atNorth, based in Reykjavík, Iceland, operates data centers across the Nordic region, providing high-density colocation, build-to-suit facilities, and connectivity services for enterprises, hyperscalers, and high-performance computing (HPC) users. The company serves industries such as AI, cloud computing, infrastructure, and research. Founded in 2009, it has operated for about 16 years. atNorth runs eight data centers in Iceland, Sweden, and Finland, with additional sites under construction in Kouvola, Finland, and Ølgod, Denmark, and a planned facility in Sollefteå, Sweden. Its operations use renewable energy and emphasize energy efficiency and circular economy principles. The company designs its facilities for scalability, power efficiency, and flexible deployment to meet long-term infrastructure needs across the region.

About EUDCA

European Data Centre Association (EUDCA) is a nonprofit trade group that represents data center operators and related stakeholders in Europe. Founded in 2011, it provides policy advocacy, industry representation and technical guidance for the data center sector. The organization works with European Union institutions and supports members on regulation, sustainability and industry standards. EUDCA serves data center operators, cloud providers, suppliers, consultants and national associations across Europe. It publishes reports, policy papers and technical resources on digital infrastructure and energy use. The association also participates in initiatives such as the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact. EUDCA is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.