Microsoft ranks highest among major tech companies for integrating nature restoration into its European data centre operations, protecting 6,414 hectares of land and planting over 77,000 trees. The report from Arbonics highlights that electricity demand from European data centres is projected to rise significantly, from 96 TWh in 2024 to 236 TWh by 2035, driven by AI workloads. Despite some positive initiatives, the report notes that nature-first design is not yet standard across the sector.
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