Goldman Sachs’ latest “Carbonomics” report puts a powerful spotlight on the path to net zero: a journey that could demand nearly $75 trillion in investment to reshape the global energy landscape. 

The good news is, there’s still a potential path for keeping temperature increases to about 2 degrees Celsius of pre-industrial levels. The troubling news is, it seems to be a bit of a moving target — the Goldman Sachs team previously estimated that $62 trillion would be needed to reach net zero by 2060.

For those of us in the data center industry, this news should reinforce our plans to double-down on securing green energy and building sustainable facilities. 

Data centers power the digital age, yet their energy demands are immense and growing. CleanArc is built on the conviction that meeting this demand doesn’t have to come at the expense of our planet. The report’s projections reinforce why we’re laser-focused on sustainable solutions that address emissions and energy use head-on, not as an afterthought.

At CleanArc, we’re not just watching the global energy transition unfold — we’re actively shaping it. By embedding sustainability into our data center designs and green energy, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe that with the right investments, ingenuity, and urgency, data centers can be powerful catalysts for the change our planet needs.

The scale of investment required may be daunting, but we see it as essential. CleanArc is committed to proving that the data centers of tomorrow can meet digital demand while driving toward a net-zero future. This is more than our mission — it’s our responsibility.