Are Hyperscalers Backing Out Of Net Zero?
ITPro, Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Expanding data center construction and demand for high-energy workloads are pushing hyperscalers off course on carbon
The environmental impact of AI is a growing area of study and one that businesses must begin to seriously consider.
When you power a data center with coal, it's obvious that it's having a detrimental impact on the environment. But is a 'green' data center really green? And to what extent might the benefits of AI outweigh potential environmental negatives?
In this episode, Jane and Rory discuss the shifting sustainability targets of the world's public cloud giants, as caused by AI, and what they're doing to get back on track.