The Future of Data Centres in Light of Global Net Zero Commitments

12 Sep (Fri) Day 2 : 13:30 – 14:45

Full Programme
Workshop B

Asia’s data centre industry is at a critical tipping point. Rising AI and cloud computing demands are super charging the region’s digital economy, but this has led to a problematic concern of growing emissions.

At the same time, global policy and business leaders have now made public commitments to reaching Net Zero by mid-century.

Decarbonisation requires a value-chain collective effort in which transformative solutions are needed. For data centres, it requires a closer look at its entire lifecycle from design to procurement to disposal and resource recovery.

This session explores the complex challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the next generation of data centres in light of a region’s clean energy future.

Learnings

We will explore in this session:

  • Can data centres really be green?
  • The current state of Asia’s data centres from a sustainability perspective
  • Critical challenges and opportunities in the region in sourcing clean energy and managing emissions within the industry

Post-Event Actions

  • Download our whitepaper / Read our executive summary on the topic: https://www.eco-business.com/news/the-future-of-data-centres-a-look-at-aseans-next-generation-facilities-through-a-lifecycle-lens/
  • Follow up on future collaborations on this topic, or on sustainability in general

Speakers

Junice Yeo

Eco-Business

Managing Partner

Junice Yeo is Managing Partner at Eco-Business, where she leads research, advisory and executive training engagements across Asia Pacific focused on energy transition, decarbonisation, climate risk, carbon markets and sustainable finance. She oversees the organisation’s engagements in Greater China and ASEAN, working with corporates, financial institutions, policymakers and industry stakeholders on transition readiness, disclosure standards and low-carbon development pathways.

With over 20 years of experience across China and Southeast Asia, Junice brings a cross-sector perspective spanning sustainability strategy, market development, public policy and stakeholder engagement. She previously established the Southeast Asia practice of UK-based ESG consultancy Corporate Citizenship, advising listed companies and multinationals on ESG strategy and reporting.

Junice was previously part of the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City (SSTEC) project — one of China’s earliest flagship sustainable urban development initiatives — where she worked at the intersection of urban sustainability, investment promotion and public engagement.

Her work today frequently intersects with transition finance, clean energy systems, industrial decarbonisation, climate technologies and carbon market developments across Asia. She regularly convenes and moderates executive and multi-stakeholder dialogues on regional energy transition trends, regulatory developments and implementation challenges shaping Asia’s pathway to net zero.

Junice holds the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing, and is an FSA Level II Candidate. She also serves as an external advisory member to the Airbus Executive Committee.

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