Nine leading building and climate organizations formed the Greening AI Data Centers Coalition to set global sustainability standards for AI-driven data centers.
Data centers consume 1.5‑2% of global electricity; IEA expects demand to more than double by 2030, stressing water and grids.
Coalition will develop sustainability criteria covering energy, carbon, water, waste, biodiversity, community impact, and enable green finance instruments like bonds and loans.
Indian Green Building Council notes India has 1.4 GW designed IT load, with over 850 MW already green‑certified, underscoring need for accelerated sustainability.