Data Center Sustainability Outlook Survey
Objective: To explore how data center leaders are addressing sustainability and AI-driven demands, the role of proptech solutions, and the industry trends shaping 2025 and beyond.
Section One: Demographics and Role
What is your primary role in the data center industry?
Owner
Operator/Manager
Broker
Investor
Developer/Construction
Consultant
Other
What is your role within the organization?
Senior Executive (ie CEO, CFO, CTO)
Operations Manager
Sustainability Officer
Facilities Manager
Data Center Engineer
Data Center Specialist
Other
If you are an owner, investor or manager, how many data centers do you own or manage?
1-5
5-20
20-50
More than 50
What country are you located in?
Which region is your primary focus of operations? (select all that apply)
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Middle East
Africa
South America
Other
How long have you been in the data center industry?
Less than 5 years
5-10 years
11-20 years
More than 20 years
Section Two: Trends and AI Transformation
What industry trends do you think will be most important in 2025? (Select all that apply)
Decentralized edge computing facilities
Demand for higher energy efficiency and sustainability
Generative AI causing shift in data center infrastructure
Operational strategies to focus mainly on reducing energy consumption
AI-driven management transforming operations
Quantum computing
Enhanced security and compliance
DCaaS (Data Center as a Service)
Do you think the industry will adapt existing locations to meet increased computing demands or acquire new locations?
Adapt existing locations
Acquire new locations
Both
Not planning changes
How is the industry trying to meet the increasing energy demands from AI-driven workloads? (Select all that apply)
Expanding infrastructure
Partnering with renewable energy providers
Exploring on-site power generations options
Other
Section Three: Sustainability Efforts
What do you see as the industry's most important sustainability initiatives? (Select all that apply)
Transitioning to renewable energy
Reducing water usage for cooling
Offsetting carbon emissions
Implementing energy-efficient infrastructure
Recycling and waste management for hardware
Other
How much does your organization plan to spend on sustainability initiatives in 2025?
Less than $100,000
$100,000 - $500,000
$500,000 - $1 million
$1 million or more
What are the biggest challenges that the industry faces when implementing sustainability initiatives? (Select all that apply)
High costs of implementation
Lack of adequate renewable energy sources
Regulatory compliance
Resistance to operational changes
Other
Section Four: Proptech Solutions
What do you see as the biggest risk of failing to address sustainability with AI-driven demands?
Regulatory penalties
Inability to attract clients
Rising operational costs
Loss of market competitiveness
What top 2 proptech solutions are currently employed in the industry?
AI-driven energy management solutions
Smart building technology, including monitoring and analytics
Predictive maintenance systems
Digital twins for infrastructure optimization
Other
What top 2 proptech solutions will be deployed in 2025?
AI-driven energy management solutions
Smart building technology, including monitoring and analytics
Predictive maintenance systems
Digital twins for infrastructure optimization
Other
What is the greatest role that proptech can play in the data center industry?
Reducing energy costs
Enhancing operational efficiency
Improving sustainability metrics
Enabiling real-time monitoring and analytics
Other
If you are an owner or manager, what percentage of your budget is dedicated to proptech initiatives in 2025?
Less than 5%
5-10%
11-20%
More than 20%
How would the industry measure success of proptech initiatives (Select all that apply)
Reduction in energy consumption
Overall cost savings
Improved uptime and reliability
Enhanced sustainability performance
Section Five: Long-Term Competitiveness
What do you see as the biggest risk of failing to address sustainability with AI demands?
Regulatory penalties
Inability to attract clients
Rising operational costs
Loss of market competitiveness
How are you or the organizations you are associated with addressing water consumption in cooling systems? (Select all that apply)
Investing in water-efficient cooling technology
Transitioning to air-cooled systems
Exploring alternative cooling systems (ie liquid cooling)
Not currently addressing this issue
What partnerships are most important in achieving sustainability goals for the data center industry? (Select all that apply)
On-site power generation providers (ie small modular nuclear, natural gas)
Other renewable energy providers (wind, solar)
Government or regulatory bodies
Industry alliances and networks
Proptech solution vendors
Other
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