Google has committed to replenish more water than it consumes at its data center sites by 2030.
As part of the commitment, the company pledged to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure, including the development of water, wastewater, and water reuse infrastructure, and to utility partners that deliver water in the communities where it operates.
Google also committed to protecting at-risk watersheds by deploying air-cooled solutions rather than water cooling, stating that it would consider water cooling only if local resources are healthy and resilient. Finally, the firm committed to pursuing alternative and reclaimed solutions to protect water resources, working with utility partners to identify freshwater alternatives for its data centers, such as reclaimed wastewater.
In addition to the broad commitments, the hyperscaler announced a $17 million investment to support new projects that advance its water stewardship ambitions across seven US states.
