Rich Kenny

Rich Kenny (Interact) is co-chair of the GDSA Planetary Impacts working group

AI’s thirst for water 

Rich Kenny, Avinash Lunj and Alexandra Kis, 17 September 2025 - GDSA, Planetary Impact, Sustainable ICT

Alexandra Kis, Avinash Lunj and Rich Kenny from the Government Sustainability Alliance reflect on the environmental challenges associated with AI's high water consumption

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As a global leader, Defra needs to ensure Information Communications Technology (ICT) is rationalised, resilient, responsible, and free from exploitation throughout our digital infrastructure and associated supply chains.

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Digital transformation can assist sustainability, but it can also be an inhibitor. To ensure that digital technologies are a force to achieve our Greening Government Commitments, Net Zero Strategy, and support the fruition of the UNs Sustainable Development Goals, businesses and governments need to work together to ensure that digital technology puts less pressure on the environment. The achievement of digital sustainability highly depends on stakeholders’ engagement and the co-creation of shared value.

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