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New 2024 sustainability data from Equinix show increasing pressure on water resources.
Equinix's global data center water consumption rose to 4,180 megaliters in 2024, despite efficiency gains.
KEY POINTS
- Non-potable water use increased to 37% in 2024, up from 25% in 2023.
- Water withdrawal from high-stress regions grew from 1,910 to 2,140 megaliters, increasing resource risk.
- Average water usage effectiveness (WUE) improved to 0.95 in 2024, indicating better water efficiency.
- WUE metrics do not differentiate between water sources, creating gaps in sustainability reporting.
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