Consider investments that improve the energy efficiency of data centers, which use 10-20 times more energy than average commercial buildings, and thus are responsible for considerable greenhouse-gas emissions. Decisions about data-center specifications are important for managing costs, obtaining a reliable supply of energy and water, and lowering reputational risks, particularly given the increasing global regulatory focus on climate change.
以改进数据中心的能源效率的投资为例。数据中心的能源消耗量是普通商业建筑的10—20倍，因此会排放出大量温室气体。关于数据中心规格的决定对于管理成本、获得可靠的能源和水供给以及降低名誉风险（特别是在全球监管日益聚焦于气候变化的情况下）至关重要。谷歌数据中心的建设比普通数据中心节能50%，这给该公司带来了可观的节约。