Harmonious Hyperscaling
The nature-positive standard for data centres
The rapid expansion of AI and cloud computing is driving data-centre build-out faster than standards can keep pace. A tightly moderated morning with THE NAT to move past the case for nature-positive design — and draft the standard the industry should commit to now.
From differentiator to default
Regenerative design, biomimicry and responsible supply chains already exist — but they remain isolated pilots. Nature and community impacts are still treated as risks to mitigate after the fact, not designed for from day one.
This morning asks one thing: what would it take for nature-positive principles — water stewardship, biodiversity, circularity — to be built into siting, design and operations from the start, rather than bolted on after backlash?
In partnership with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and C40 Cities