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Connect | London // DCD>Debate: Does ROI trump sustainability targets?

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  • Energy & Sustainability
  • Open Session

Speakers

Dina Nassar

Sustainability Analyst, Colt Data Centre Services

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Dina Nassar

Sustainability Analyst, Colt Data Centre Services

Dr Dina Nassar is a Sustainability Analyst at Colt Data Centre Services. Previously, she worked with leading digital consultancies and led environmental-sustainability projects across the Middle East and Europe. She completed her PhD in 2024 from University of East London, specialising in data-centre sustainability with a focus on improving the effectiveness of certification schemes. Her work includes energy-optimisation initiatives, environmental-policy analysis and the development of specific assessment frameworks, promoting transparency and combating greenwashing in data centres. Dr. Dina is LEED Accredited and active member of IEEE and Infrastructure Mason.

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The rapid expansion of data centers has fueled global digital transformation, but at what cost to sustainability? While technological advancements have improved efficiency, the exponential growth in data consumption continues to drive energy demand, straining renewable resources and increasing carbon footprints. This debate examines whether sustainability initiatives in the data center industry have fallen behind the relentless pursuit of progress.

The panel of experts will discuss key challenges, including energy consumption, carbon intensive materials and water usage, alongside emerging solutions such as AI-driven optimization, liquid cooling, and renewable energy integration. Join this debate to hear whether sustainability is truly losing the battle or merely evolving to meet new demand?

Conducted under Chatham House Rule, this DCD>Debate invites experts to dissect these pivotal industry issues.