A project manager is overseeing the construction of a new data center. To align with the company's ESG goals, they must select an action that BEST minimizes the project's long-term environmental impact. Which of the following actions is the MOST effective?
Develop a green space with native plants on the property surrounding the facility.
Source all construction materials from local suppliers to reduce transportation emissions.
Implement a comprehensive recycling program for waste generated during the construction phase.
Design the facility to use renewable energy sources and energy-efficient cooling systems.
Designing the data center to use renewable energy sources and energy-efficient cooling systems is the most effective action. This approach directly addresses operational energy consumption, which is the largest and most continuous source of environmental impact for a data center over its lifecycle. While implementing a construction recycling program, sourcing local materials, and developing a green space are all valuable ESG initiatives, their overall environmental benefit is less significant compared to reducing the facility's long-term energy footprint.
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