"Environmental security has now turned into a critical need for businesses" (E. Brachlianoff, Veolia)

"In 2025, $152bn of data centre projects did not obtain permits in the United States, because the consumption of these infrastructures was jeopardising the water supply of inhabitants", says Estelle Brachnialoff, CEO of Veolia, in London, on 14/04/2026, during an "Innovation for Ecological Security" day, presenting "proprietary solutions to meet the critical needs" of Veolia's clients.

"The infrastructure and consumption generated by the AI revolution (data centres and semiconductor manufacturing), against a backdrop of pressure on resources (water, minerals, energy) and land, are creating a need for environmental security among citizens and communities, as well as industry.
Protecting resources is no longer a long-term horizon, but a vital decision to be taken today, from a perspective that is no longer just environmental, but quite simply critical.

In response to this urgent need for adaptation, we are today launching our Data Center Resource 360 offer, designed to guarantee the acceptability and critical resources for sustainable data centres. And we are also integrating AI…