https://www.openriskmanagement.com/tags/information-technology+/ Recent content in Information Technology+ on Open Risk Hugo en Open Risk Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.openriskmanagement.com/methodologies-for-estimating-data-center-environmental-impacts/ Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.openriskmanagement.com/methodologies-for-estimating-data-center-environmental-impacts/ <p>In the first <a href="https://www.openriskmanagement.com/big-picture-around-data-center-environmental-impacts/">post</a> of a series dedicated to the measurement of data center environmental footprints we reviewed the conceptual thought frameworks and challenges. We found that even as data centers are evolving and growing to become material aspects of the economy in both financial and environmental impact senses, there is confusion about terminology, lack of transparency about environmental impact measurements, poorly developed methodologies, and significant uncertainties. The main objective in this second post is to outline and document the current <em>measurement methodologies</em> and express their quantitative prescriptions in mathematical form.</p>