Managing the Environmental Impacts of Data Centres: Assessing environmental impacts and standardised approaches to decarbonisation goals

By Environment Analyst

INTRODUCTION

​Rapid growth in data centre capacity and electricity consumption is a global phenomenon, with investment in data centres expected to reach more than $1tr by 2029. But this growth comes with complex environmental and social challenges, in terms of the demand for land, energy, water, nature conservation and the impact on local communities.

This free online conference on 11-13 May 2026 will explore a cross-sector, holistic approach to developing and operating data centres that achieve a positive environmental and social impact.

Join the event to hear from, and put your questions to, international speakers from data centre developers and operators, energy and water companies, regulators and lawyers.

DAY ONE:
Assessing the environmental impacts of data centres and developing standardised approaches to decarbonisation goals