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Resharing this post from Melanie Nakagawa highlighting the steps we're taking to drive responsible #AI and #sustainability. Our focus is on optimising datacenter efficiency, advancing low-carbon materials, and improving the energy efficiency of AI and #cloud services. At Microsoft we're determined to tackle this challenge to enable the world to fully harness the benefits of AI while also advancing sustainability across industries. #ResponsibleAI #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #LowCarbonMaterials #msftadvocate https://lnkd.in/d5WwBYKr Theresa Yurkewich Hoffmann Kassius Klingsheim George Tubb Thom McKiernan

It’s another #FunFactFriday, and this one’s a little bit green 🌱 #Sustainability is rightly a big focus for all companies now. And it’s a growing topic when we think of IT and #cloud. Here’s how: 💡 Energy efficiency: Cloud #datacentres are often more energy-efficient than traditional on-premises ones. They consolidate workloads onto fewer servers and optimise cooling systems, meaning reduced energy consumption per unit. ♻️ Renewable energy adoption: Many cloud providers invest in #renewableenergy sources to power these centres. For example, Google announced in 2017 that it had achieved 100% renewable energy for its global operations, including data centres. 📉 Carbon footprint reduction: By leveraging the scalability and efficiency of cloud, businesses can significantly reduce their #carbonfootprint. Studies have shown that cloud computing can lead to up to 88% lower carbon emissions for some workloads. 🏙️ Green building designs: Some cloud providers are incorporating eco building designs and practices into their data centre construction, like using recycled materials and energy-efficient lighting. 💚 Community impact: Cloud providers invest in projects to promote environmental sustainability. For instance, Microsoft has committed to a carbon negative goal, to remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits by 2030. Sound interesting? Here’s a helpful infographic to help you consider your own environmental impact of your IT operations. https://lnkd.in/dS7qXqPG #nordcloudbytes #greencloud

Our Cloud Operations + Innovation team, along with many others at Microsoft, are on a quest to innovate across every part of our business to deliver more sustainable cloud services. Two of the biggest challenges Microsoft is facing are energy management and water intensity, which we are addressing by changing the way we design, build and operate our datacenters. We’re focused on the path to 100% zero-carbon electricity, 100% of the time for our datacenter operations. We are continuing to drive improvements in datacenter energy management, while working to design solutions to reduce impact of datacenter operations on water-stressed areas to advance our progress on the road to becoming water positive. And more. For a deeper dive into how we are tackling AI energy challenges, read Microsoft Chief Sustainability Officer Melanie Nakagawa's blog, published today. #MSSustainability #AI

Did you know that data centers are among the largest consumers of global electricity? The move towards eco-friendly and hybrid cloud data centers is essential in our fight against climate change. This approach not only helps in reducing energy consumption but also significantly cuts down operating costs. #iworkforComcast #Cloud #HybridCloud #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/gem69kdD

Did you know that data centers are among the largest consumers of global electricity? The move towards eco-friendly and hybrid cloud data centers is essential in our fight against climate change. This approach not only helps in reducing energy consumption but also significantly cuts down operating costs. #iworkforComcast #Cloud #HybridCloud #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/gZvgPVAe

Did you know that data centers are among the largest consumers of global electricity? The move towards eco-friendly and hybrid cloud data centers is essential in our fight against climate change. This approach not only helps in reducing energy consumption but also significantly cuts down operating costs. #iworkforComcast #Cloud #HybridCloud #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/gc7ub85k

Did you know that data centers are among the largest consumers of global electricity? The move towards eco-friendly and hybrid cloud data centers is essential in our fight against climate change. This approach not only helps in reducing energy consumption but also significantly cuts down operating costs. #iworkforComcast #Cloud #HybridCloud #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/dEqhEtJU

Did you know that data centers are among the largest consumers of global electricity? The move towards eco-friendly and hybrid cloud data centers is essential in our fight against climate change. This approach not only helps in reducing energy consumption but also significantly cuts down operating costs. #iworkforComcast #Cloud #HybridCloud #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/gYJe2HEq

Did you know that data centers are among the largest consumers of global electricity? The move towards eco-friendly and hybrid cloud data centers is essential in our fight against climate change. This approach not only helps in reducing energy consumption but also significantly cuts down operating costs. #iworkforComcast #Cloud #HybridCloud #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/gaFZJJVb

Did you know that data centers are among the largest consumers of global electricity? The move towards eco-friendly and hybrid cloud data centers is essential in our fight against climate change. This approach not only helps in reducing energy consumption but also significantly cuts down operating costs. #iworkforComcast #Cloud #HybridCloud #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/gfzAaFmu