2025-07-14 16:25:05
AI’s rapid growth poses significant ESG risks for data centres
If left unchecked, AI energy consumption is projected to account for 49% of global data centre power usage (excluding cryptocurrency mining) by the end of 2025, and may even surpass twice the total energy consumption of the Netherlands by the end of this year. This rapid growth could pose significant ESG challenges, increasing data centres’ dependence on fossil fuels and hindering companies’ ability to achieve internal environmental goals. Experts call for greater transparency in AI systems’ energy usage to improve efficiency. Companies and investors can closely monitor and stay informed of these developments through ESG tools.
