Google commits to replenishing more water than its data centers consume by 2030
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Mariella Moon
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Google has announced expanded water stewardship commitments, pledging to replenish more water than it consumes at its data centers and offices by 2030. The company is investing in water replenishment projects across multiple regions, including the US, UK, Chile, and Australia, amid growing concerns about the environmental impact of data centers' water usage. Google's initiatives include supporting watershed restoration, improving water efficiency in its facilities, and collaborating with local communities to address shared water challenges.
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The company aims to replenish more water than it uses at its data centers and offices by 2030.
Google's initiatives include supporting watershed restoration and improving water efficiency in its facilities.
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