Addressing these critical challenges, Veolia launched in April a comprehensive global offer for data centers: Data Center Resource 360. This next-generation integrated solution is engineered to tackle environmental and operational hurdles in the digital infrastructure sector while enhancing local community resilience and resource security.

Industry Bottlenecks and a $5 Billion Market Opportunity Driven by digital expansion, global data center capacity is projected to grow by approximately 11% annually through 2034. However, nearly half of all planned or under-construction facilities face potential permitting delays or restrictions due to concerns over water consumption, energy use, and local resource constraints.

As environmental security becomes a key strategic issue, the market for integrated sustainability solutions for data centers is expanding rapidly, estimated to reach $5 billion annually by 2030.

Already partnering with the top 10 global data center operators across more than 100 facilities, Veolia leverages its proprietary technologies in water, waste, and energy management to deliver a market-leading response. ‘Data Center Resource 360’ rapidly transforms facilities into carbon-neutral, water-positive, circular hubs.

• Towards Carbon Neutrality (Up to +20% Energy Reuse Efficiency): By capturing and recovering waste heat, Veolia transforms data centers into local heat providers for communities and industries, improving energy resilience and anticipating future European regulations. Electrical flexibility and backup services further optimize power grid stability.
• Water-Positive Operations (Up to -75% Water Footprint): From initial audits to advanced water treatment and replenishment projects, Veolia reduces water risks and costs while safeguarding local ecosystems.
• Circular Economy Models (Up to 95% Waste Recycling & Reuse): Integrated management across all waste streams turns operational waste back into valuable resources, lowering environmental footprints and enhancing local resource security.
• AI-Powered Predictive Optimization: Through Hubgrade, Veolia’s digital platform incorporating AI and predictive analytics, water consumption, energy performance, and critical maintenance are monitored and optimized in real time.