Data Centre Magazine November 2025 | Page 111

CREDIT: META
SUSTAINABILITY

“Digital infrastructure is the backbone of today’ s society, and it’ s critical that we design, construct, and operate these spaces with sustainability at the forefront”

Vicki Worden, CEO, Green Building Initiative improvement across materials, and community engagement.”
The ability to assess redundant infrastructure and shared utilities across multiple data halls elevates the ambition of today’ s certifications, shifting from box-ticking exercises to holistic operational strategies.
Such systemic thinking enables operators to manage not just isolated buildings but entire operational footprints responsibly, from energy use to community relations.
Metrics and technologies empowering progress Certifications today demand rigorous, data-driven metrics, extending
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