SBTi drops rules limiting tech’s gas data center climate claims
- Source
- Financial Times
- Time
- 5:11 AM
- Weight
- 95/100
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has reportedly adjusted its standards regarding how technology companies account for the emissions of gas-powered data centers. This change allows tech firms to use clean energy certificates to offset the carbon footprint of facilities that rely on natural gas, easing previous restrictions that limited such claims.
The move follows significant pressure from the tech industry as it grapples with the massive energy requirements driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. For tech giants, this decision represents a significant regulatory shift in their efforts to maintain climate commitments while scaling infrastructure.