Centre for Nature and Climate

By 2030, NTT DATA aims not only to have achieved net-zero emissions in our data center operations but also to power our data centers entirely with renewable and low-carbon energy. In recognition of the escalating climate crisis, we have made several bold commitments to reducing our carbon footprint. Our environmental strategy addresses both carbon and water-usage concerns, considering the impact of the rapid demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. AI is an energy-intensive technology that puts pressure on data centers. A surge in energy creates heat, which then requires water for cooling purposes, to ensure the data center maintains an ambient temperature.

To tackle this, we’re focusing on power purchase agreements for securing long-term renewable energy sources. We’re also implementing innovative cooling techniques, such as liquid immersion cooling systems, to reduce our energy and water footprints. In FY23, we successfully reduced our emissions by 38% from FY22, primarily due to changes in Scope 3 emission factors and an increase in renewable electricity usage in Scope 2.

With global efforts to address the effects of climate change gaining momentum, demand for sustainable solutions is rapidly increasing, and industries are looking for innovative ways to reduce their carbon emissions.

In the field of transportation and logistics, for example, smart-grid technology and IoT-powered analytics are reducing environmental impact. By enhancing visibility and control of the entire network, these solutions help organizations to identify supply-chain inefficiencies more effectively, improve route planning and optimize overall energy management.