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AI, data and decarbonisation

Head of Sustainable Investment Amanda MacDonald and Head of Public Markets Todd Hoare sit down with NextDC Chief Executive Craig Scroggie on the topic of accelerating the path to decarbonisation.

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Key Topics
  • Data centres like NextDC are driving digital growth and AI adoption, while facing the challenge of meeting rising energy demands sustainably.
  • Transitioning computing from office environments to modern data centres significantly improves energy efficiency and supports decarbonisation efforts.
  • Australia is well-positioned to lead in sustainable digital infrastructure due to its renewable resources, and NextDC is investing in innovation and certifications to achieve high energy efficiency standards.

This episode of the podcast discusses how data centres at NextDC, are critical to supporting the rise of artificial intelligence and digital services, but also face immense challenges in balancing energy demands and sustainability goals. CEO Craig Scroggie explains that shifting enterprise computing from inefficient office environments to purpose-built data centres greatly improves energy efficiency, and that Australia’s abundant renewable resources position it as a potential leader in sustainable digital infrastructure. Despite global and political complexities, NextDC is investing in innovative cooling and energy solutions,  and aiming to maintain high standards for energy efficiency while supporting Australia's net zero ambitions.

 

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