SUSTAINABILITY
With a need to future-proof data centres , insights from Cadence and Khazna Data Centers reveal digital twin technology could lead to greater sustainability
WRITTEN BY : AMBER JACKSON
It is becoming increasingly important for data centre companies to have clear environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) strategies . With huge volumes of data being generated daily , there is a greater need for infrastructure to host and process this data . Global electricity demand grew 2.2 % in 2023 , according to a report by the he International Energy Agency ( IEA ) which suggests that the need for electricity will grow by an annual average of 3.4 % between 2024 and 2026 .
When considering how digital transformation efforts such as AI continue to dominate the global business landscape , society is inevitably becoming more ESG-conscious as it seeks to tackle swathes of data . Data centres are also considering if these new technologies could help , rather than hinder , industry progress .
A ‘ paradigm shift ’ for data centre operations The data centre industry has a greater responsibility to support the digital economy in an environmentally conscious way .
With the sector estimated to be responsible for up to 3 % of global
94 June 2024