Amazon says data centers are 7 times more water — efficient than industry average

Amazon highlighted sustainability targets at the UN General Assembly, including a net-zero carbon goal by 2040 under The Climate Pledge. Data centers were described as more than seven times more water-efficient than the industry average, with a 52% water-efficiency gain since 2021. Progress toward a 2030 water-positive target was put at 75%, aiming to return more clean water than operations use. Carbon-free energy portfolio was reported at more than 712 projects across 30 countries, totaling 42 gigawatts of capacity. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Amazon.com Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)