Scaling Data Centres Without Derailing Net Zero
Data centres are in a period of rapid expansion and investors have significantly stepped up exposure to the sector in their portfolios. But while capital is deployed and capacity is installed to meet AI and computing demand, the sector’s social licence to operate is being contested, with pressure coming from industry bodies, regulators, capital providers, and the general public.
Join us for a panel discussion on the challenges facing data centres when it comes to balancing growth and sustainability, where the levers for change exist in the value chain, and how investors can mitigate transition risk and drive emissions reductions. The discussion will include time for questions from the audience, followed by an opportunity for networking.
Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Venue: The Commons, 388 George St, Sydney, 2000
This session is designed for investors and other financial market participants and draws on Accela Research’s recent analysis of data centres and the transition to net zero, which can be downloaded here.
Eleanor Moriarty, Investor Engagement Manager at Accela Research will moderate the panel, joined by Dr Miheka Patel and Nina Wilkinson CFA.
Miheka is the Lead Analyst for Built Environment at Accela Research, and co-author of the recent report Scaling Data Centres Without Derailing Net Zero: Transition Risks and Investor Priorities. Prior to joining Accela Research, Miheka worked as a climate and decarbonisation consultant, advising Australian corporates on their climate risk exposure and transition strategies.
Nina is the Portfolio Manager at Melior Investment Management, an Australian equities specialist fund manager focused on generating competitive long-term returns with positive social and environmental impact. Central to Melior’s approach is active engagement with management teams and boards, pushing for sustainability improvements and advocating for better social and environmental outcomes.
About Accela Research:
Accela Research is a leading independent research partner for investors, specialising in research that bridges the gap between corporate climate plans and financial performance. We provide insights that enable investors to have meaningful engagements with their investee companies and make informed, net-zero aligned investment decisions.
https://www.accelaresearch.com/
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