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Microsoft study finds greener data centre cooling can cut emissions by up to 21%

Published 10:50 on May 2, 2025 / Last updated at 10:50 on May 2, 2025 / / Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA

Switching from traditional air cooling to liquid-based systems can slash carbon emissions by as much as 21% across a data centre’s lifecycle, a study by tech giant Microsoft has found.
Switching from traditional air cooling to liquid-based systems can slash carbon emissions by as much as 21% across a data centre’s lifecycle, a study by tech giant Microsoft has found.


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