The document provides an overview of the EU Code of Conduct for data centers, which aims to minimize energy consumption in data centers through commitments by stakeholders to improve efficiency. It establishes objectives around metrics and best practices to monitor progress. It outlines roles for data center operators and others who endorse the code. It also describes best practices in various areas like utilization, management, planning, IT equipment, air management, cooling, power equipment, and monitoring that data center operators can implement.