Extreme weather is the first thing most people think of when contemplating the effects of climate change. While these events can have a terrible effect on people directly, these impacts can be compounded if they lead to disruptions to digital infrastructure. The communications and information that people need during emergencies rely on operational data centers, and we must ensure data centers are hardened against extreme weather events. For an industry that is as focused on uptime as we are, are we as ready as we should be for extreme weather events? Can our facilities hold up to hurricanes or floods where we don’t expect them?  Can our cooling systems withstand record-breaking heat? While strengthening defenses against extreme weather is one crucial aspect, how are data centers addressing site sprawl, increased resource consumption, and emission regulations? Join us to discuss strategies for designing data centers that are both climate-friendly and resilient to the effects of climate change. Join us to explore:

• Rethinking Responsibility: Embrace sustainability as encompassing biodiversity and securing a social license to operate, not just electricity.
• Decarbonization Strategies: Can progress be made through radically rethinking Scope emissions?
• Extreme Weather Preparedness: Are you ready for an extreme weather event impacting your facility or your supply chain?