"As energy stands as the backbone of data centre operations, the industry finds itself grappling with mounting pressure and constraints imposed on the electricity grid. This challenge presents an intricate dilemma since it is poised to persist in the foreseeable future."

"The imperative to address sustainability within the data centre realm has never been more pressing. In spite of the impressive 'greening' improvements made by the industry over the past decade, customers, regulators and investors are increasingly demanding greater sustainability efforts."

"Construction costs for a data centre increased by 6.5%, reaching an average of $9.1m per MW (€8.4m) across Europe. Zurich is still the most expensive market in Europe."

"The European data centre market is expected to expand rapidly, propelled by a 31% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in international bandwidth usage and a 15.9% CAGR in the AI sector from 2024 to 2030."

"The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) was introduced by the UK Government to promote energy efficiency within real estate assets or buildings. "

"Travel remains a significant contributor to carbon emissions, estimated at 8%-11% of global greenhouse gas emissions according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. "

"With the UK aiming for renewable energy to reach half of all energy consumed by 2030, there has been a steep rise in the demand for land suitable to host renewable energy developments."

"Embedding ESG within corporate strategies is imperative for future proofing businesses and real estate assets, staying ahead of the curve, and avoiding pitfalls in a complex and dynamic market."

"Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is not a new technology. It has been around for decades but was often shelved as too inefficient and costly. "

"Solar photovoltaics, commonly known as solar PV, are rooftop panels that capture sunlight and convert it into electricity, suitable for powering various buildings, whether residential or industrial. "