数据中心的循环思维

How implementing circularity strategies today canreduce whole life carbon and future-proof facilities About us We advise on, planand design the futureof the built environment. As a global consultancy with technicaland advisory expertise across more than150 disciplines, we bring a Total Designapproach to our work with clients.This is how we shape a better world. Executive summary Why wholelife carbon? Embodiedcarbon hotspots Globallandscape Industrychallenges The data centre industryis expanding rapidly, drivenby AI and cloud demand, but thisgrowth brings steep environmentalcosts. Whole life carbon emissions,especially embodied carbon frommaterials and equipment, arebecoming the dominant footprintas electricity grids decarbonise. MEP (Mechanical, Electricaland Plumbing Systems)and CSA (Civil, Structuraland Architectural Elements)are the largest contributorsto embodied carbon. Whole life carbon considersboth operational and embodiedcarbon emissions in a data centre. Regulatory, environmental,and technical hurdlesare shaping the futureof data centres. Data centre power demandis surging globally, withprojectionsit coulddoubleby 2026. As grids decarbonise, embodiedcarbon becomes more significant. Asia Pacific, North Americaand Europe dominatethe market. Site shortages, powerconstraints, and supply chaindisruptions are major barriersto sustainable development. MEP dominates overthe building’s lifetime. Based on data from real-lifeprojects, Arup has collectedinsightsabout the industry todayand outlined circularity strategiesto cut embodied carbon. Thesestrategies can help future-proofdata centres amidst increasingregulatory and public pressureto reduce environmental impact. Circularity strategies to cut embodied carbon Build with theright resources Build forlong-term use Buildefficiently Buildnothing Relying on leasing modelsfor specific componentsor systems (e.g. plant leasing)can help keep the facility in usefor longer. Retrofitting existing datacentres can be challenging interms of efficiency but shouldbe explored for small facilitiesor specific upgrades. Material efficiency canbe increased with strategiessuch as optimising structuralcolumn grids or prefabricationto reduce waste. Selecting low-carbonalternatives and biobasedmaterials whenever possiblecan influence supply chainsto enable change at scale. 04. 03. 02. 01. Circularitystrategies Wholelife carbon Taking action Introduction Foreword We encourage you to read, review, and comment on thisreport. Apply circularity strategies and actions toyourprojectand reach out if you need assistance.Our teams arewilling to offer advice and would welcome a conversationto discuss circularity strategies in more detail. This report on circularity strategies for reducing wholelife carbon in data centres is for anyone dedicated topromoting sustainable practices within the industry. “Circularity is key tofuture-proofing data centresand decarbonising the industryfor sustainable growth.” The rapid expansion of data centres has led to a significantincrease in power consumption, with projectionsindicating that demand for energy could double by 2026.This growth comes with challenges. Together, we can work towards a more sustainable futurefor data centres. The industry must address environmental considerations,regulatory restrictions, and technical requirementsto ensure development is sustainable. Additionally,infrastructure limitations and supply chain disruptionspose significant hurdles, affecting site availability andconstruction costs. Using data gathered by our experts from projects andinternal studies, this reportexplores how circularityis key to decarbonising the industry and is a businesspriority for future-proofing data centres. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systemsare a particular area of focus due to their prevalence indata centre facilities. The report outlines how circularitystrategies can be applied to MEP systems and otherelements in facilities. Jennifer DiMambro Global and Americas Data Centresand Technology Leader Global landscape The data centre industry is poisedfor an unprecedented expansion,driven by AI, cloud computing,and the relentless surge in globaldata consumption. Data centre market share, by region (2024)* Global data centre power consumptionhas increased by 20-40% annually in recentyears and it’s projected that demand coulddouble by 2026. 3%Middle Eastand Africa 41%NorthAmerica 28%Europe 7%Centraland SouthAmerica 21%Asia Pacific This exponential growth puts pressure on developers buildinggreenfield facilities, with new developments expected to growsixfold by 2027. Data centre construction market value ispredicted to grow by more than 10% annually until 2029. The region attractscontinuousinvestment, especiallyin Japan, Koreaand China, withdemand also surgingin New Zealand. The demandfor power capacityis projected toincrease rapidlyby 27% by 2027reaching 13,100MW. Power demandis expe