By Ayomide Otitoju
MPT, a leading African provider of critical power and data centre infrastructure, has become the first company on the continent to be officially certified as an Endorser of the European Code of Conduct for Energy Efficiency in Data Centres.
The certification, issued by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), places MPT among a select group of global leaders — including Microsoft — recognised for adhering to the EU’s highest standards in sustainable data centre design and energy management. The milestone positions the company at the forefront of energy-efficient and environmentally responsible digital infrastructure development in Africa.
“This is a proud moment for Africa,” said Menno Parsons, Founder and CEO of MPT. “We have always believed that African engineering can meet and exceed global benchmarks. With this certification, we can confidently assure our clients that their data centres are being built to the same standards as the best in Europe — efficient, sustainable, and future-ready.”
The European Code of Conduct, established in 2008, is regarded as the gold standard for energy-efficient data centre operations across the EU. MPT is the first African engineering company to meet its rigorous criteria, marking a significant breakthrough for the continent’s growing digital infrastructure sector.
Bernard Lecanu, Managing Director at BL International Consultant and one of the original architects of the Code, praised the achievement. “MPT’s certification is not only a first for Africa; it signals that the continent is ready to lead in sustainable digital infrastructure,” he said.
For clients, the certification provides immediate value, guaranteeing facilities designed for optimal energy performance, reduced operational costs, and a lower environmental footprint. It also strengthens MPT’s credibility with global partners, particularly those seeking alignment with the EU’s Taxonomy Regulation and broader sustainability requirements.
Industry experts say the development carries wider implications for Africa’s rapidly expanding data centre market. With digital demand surging across the continent, energy-efficient and resilient infrastructure is increasingly critical. MPT is also contributing to efforts to establish an African Code of Conduct for data centres, in partnership with European institutions.
“This is just the beginning,” Parsons said. “We are helping to build a sustainable digital future for Africa. This certification proves that African engineering can meet the most demanding global standards and gives our clients confidence that every facility we design is optimised for performance, resilience, and environmental responsibility.”
He added that the endorsement opens the door to deeper collaboration with European policymakers and industry leaders. “Africa is not just catching up — it is ready to help shape the future of data centre innovation,” he said.
