AI's growth is driving a massive increase in data center water usage, impacting communities and policies across the world. Innovation around cooling technologies, AI optimization practices and alternative cooling methods can help reduce the impact on water from AI and data centers.

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Building Management Systems (BMS) play a critical role in optimizing facility operations by integrating advanced technologies to reduce operating costs and environmental impact while also increasing occupant comfort. We review three platforms: IBM Maximo Real Estate and Facilities Management, Talisen Technologies ESP, and Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, detailing how they support efficient governance, real-time analytics, and sustainable practices for high-performing buildings.

This is the second article in a series. The first article explored the growing importance of supplier engagement in sustainability initiatives. In this article, we explore using advanced data platforms to track the environmental impacts of suppliers and manage supplier engagement sustainability initiatives.