Environmental Audit Committee: Risks and opportunities to the sustainability of data centres in the UK
Committee hears from witnesses
The Environmental Audit Committee is gathering oral evidence on the sustainability risks and opportunities presented by data centres in the UK. Data centres consume significant energy and resources, raising questions about their environmental impact and how they can be made more sustainable as digital demand grows.
Data centres are critical infrastructure for the UK economy and digital services, but their energy consumption directly affects net-zero targets and climate commitments. This inquiry will inform whether the government and industry can expand data centre capacity without undermining environmental goals, affecting energy policy, business investment, and emissions reduction strategy.
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