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The AI race has largely been framed around speed, investment, and computational advantage. But as demand for energy-intensive data centres rises, the limits of the physical system supporting that growth are becoming harder to ignore.

The energy wall – how AI companies are trying to scale without breaking power bills

2 months ago2 months ago8 mins

Op-ed by Francesco Pinci, Boss Energy. The AI race has largely been framed around speed, investment, and computational advantage. But…

More than 40 cities across six continents have pledged their support for the Global Urban Data Centres Pact, a mayoral-led initiative aimed at shaping how data centres are developed in urban areas.

Over 40 cities endorse new initiative shaping data centre development in urban areas

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

More than 40 cities across six continents have pledged their support for the Global Urban Data Centres Pact, a mayoral-led…

Earthmark launches new directory to enable brands to combat greenwashing and greenhushing

2 months ago2 months ago3 mins

Earthmark has launched a new platform aimed at making environmental performance data easier for consumers and brands to access, in…

While AI currently accounts for less than 1% of a typical consumer goods firm's indirect emissions, the rapid growth of the sector means that pressure on resources such as energy, water and raw materials may increase rapidly over the coming decade, a new report from The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) suggests.

Environmental impact from AI on consumer goods firms explored in new report

3 months ago3 months ago5 mins

While AI currently accounts for less than 1% of a typical consumer goods firm’s indirect emissions, the rapid growth of…

The continued growth of data centres in the UK – which, according to a recent article in The Times, may require up to 40% more energy than previously forecasted – needs to be met with greater investment in sustainable energy infrastructure, rather than resorting to fossil fuels, industry experts have said.

Growth of data centre network in the UK needs to be matched by sustainable energy infrastructure

3 months ago3 months ago6 mins

The continued growth of data centres in the UK – which, according to a recent article in The Times, may require…

Anthropic AI and carbon emissions – what businesses should consider

3 months ago3 months ago12 mins

Op-ed by Dr Aaron Yeardley, Science Team co-lead, and Ellis Clark, head of marketing, Tunley Environmental. Artificial intelligence is becoming…

Increased demand for cloud computing, AI and digital services is likely to lead to a tripling of global electricity demand from data centres by 2030, putting pressure on energy infrastructure, a new report by GlobalData has found.

Electricity consumption from data centres set to triple by end of the decade

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

Increased demand for cloud computing, AI and digital services is likely to lead to a tripling of global electricity demand…

How agentic AI lets sustainability teams stop counting carbon and start cutting it

3 months ago3 months ago10 mins

Op-ed by Oskar Klingberg, co-founder, Bardo. Every chief sustainability officer I meet has a target. A net-zero date, a science-based…

While artificial intelligence is set to play an increasingly important role in sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance, human judgement will remain critical when it comes to interpreting data and driving meaningful action, according to a panel discussion at the Reuters Events Sustainability Data & Reporting Europe 2026 in London.

AI set to transform sustainability reporting, but human expertise remains critical

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

While artificial intelligence is set to play an increasingly important role in sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance, human judgement will…

Google has announced a series of water stewardship commitments as it expands its data centre network, including a pledge by the tech giant to replenish more water than it consumes at its facilities by 2030.

Google unveils new water stewardship commitments

3 months ago3 months ago3 mins

Google has announced a series of water stewardship commitments as it expands its data centre network, including a pledge by…