Data centres are under increasing scrutiny as their energy and water demands grow alongside the expansion of AI and cloud infrastructure. In this episode, Simon Sherrington and Grace Langham discuss how governments are responding through stricter sustainability requirements, planning restrictions and new reporting obligations. 

They explore how policies are evolving across Europe, North America and Asia–Pacific and examine the innovations helping operators improve efficiency and resilience. Topics include energy storage, on-site power generation, microgrids, heat reuse and advanced cooling technologies. Their discussion also highlights what these trends mean for data centre operators and investors seeking to balance growth ambitions with sustainability and regulatory expectations. 

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