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By Justin Partington, Global Head of Fund and Asset Managers, and Tamas Mark, Global Head of Real Assets<\/em><\/p>\n

As global digitalisation accelerates, the data centre sector stands at the crossroads of innovation, energy demand and environmental responsibility. With advances in AI and cloud computing, demand for data centres is far <\/strong>outpacing supply<\/strong><\/a>, but they\u2019re among the most resource-intensive assets, consuming significant electricity and water, generating substantial heat, and contributing to global emissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Facing mounting pressure from investors, regulators, and end users, data centres must demonstrate credible, measurable ESG performance.<\/p>\n

Our new in-depth whitepaper<\/u>, developed in collaboration with BuildingMinds<\/a>, Norton Rose Fulbright<\/a> and the Urban Land Institute<\/a>, outlines how data centres can transform from environmental liabilities to leaders in sustainable infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The whitepaper is packed full of relevant information on sustainable data centres, including advanced energy procurement strategies, closed-loop cooling systems, waste heat recovery, sustainable construction methods, and more. It also highlights the importance of middle- and back-office management, and the requirements to monitor key metrics and deliver comprehensive reporting. Click below to read and download:<\/p>\n

Download the whitepaper<\/a><\/p>\n

We hope you find this detailed guide useful and would welcome any questions you may have. Below you\u2019ll also find a highlights video summarising some of the whitepaper\u2019s key takeaways.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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To find out more about our comprehensive support for sustainable data centres and to contact our expert team, please click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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\n Justin Partington<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n

Global Head of Fund and Asset Managers<\/p>\n

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