The energy and ESG challenges behind data centre growth

The massive data centres springing up across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region are a polarising presence.

Some see them as critical infrastructure to power the growth of the digital economy. Others think they are eyesores that will guzzle energy and water, and harm communities and the environment.

Craig Scroggie is in the former camp as CEO of ASX100-listed digital infrastructure company NextDC, which has more than 20 data centres either operating or in the planning phase across Australia. He says such facilities are crucial economic and productivity drivers for modern society.

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