Analysis shows major tech firms may underreport data center greenhouse gas emissions by 662%.

A recent analysis indicates that major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple may be underreporting greenhouse gas emissions from their data centers by as much as 662%. Actual emissions from these facilities are approximately 7.62 times higher than reported figures. As data center energy demand is projected to grow significantly, experts urge for more transparent accounting to address environmental impacts, particularly as AI technology expands.

September 23, 2024
13 Articles

Further Reading