UN Chief Urges AI Companies to Disclose Environmental Impact of Data Centers

UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has urged AI companies to disclose the environmental impact of their operations, launching the AI Environmental Transparency Initiative during London Climate Action Week. Citing rising energy, water, and land demands from data centers, Guterres called for full transparency and a shift to 100% renewable energy by 2030. The move comes amid growing evidence that AI infrastructure is significantly increasing global resource consumption and carbon emissions.