Sustainability has become the central pillar driving the Digital Storage industry towards greening practices. Water conservation, energy efficiency, and responsible sourcing are the primary points of emphasis for taking the industry to a much more sustainable future. Developing production innovations that minimize waste, reduce the carbon footprint, and maximize energy usage is now being sought after more and more often by companies. Design principles prioritize recyclability and longevity, as well as use of non-toxic materials. Another important area supporting sustainable development in the industry is establishing B2B networks and directories to get businesses connected with suppliers and partners who also commit to ethical sourcing and nurturing environmental awareness in practice. Dependent on data available up to October 2023.