Veolia launches global data centre resource service

Veolia has launched a global service for data centres called Data Centre Resource 360, aimed at the environmental and operational pressures facing the sector.

The group presented the service in London as data centre operators come under rising scrutiny over energy use, water demand and waste. It brings together Veolia's water, waste and energy management capabilities in a single package for operators.

Demand for such services is rising alongside the expansion of digital infrastructure. Veolia estimates the number of data centres and their total capacity will grow by about 11% a year through 2034.

That growth has also sharpened local concerns. Veolia said almost half of planned or under-construction facilities could face permitting delays or restrictions because of water consumption, local resource constraints and energy use.

The market for integrated data centre services that address those issues is expected to reach about USD $5 billion a year by 2030, according to Veolia. The company added that it already works with the 10 largest global data centre operators across more than 100 facilities.

Integrated offer

The service is built around four areas: cutting carbon emissions, reducing water use, improving waste recovery and monitoring operations. The aim is to help data centres use fewer resources while integrating more closely with local energy and water systems.

On energy, Veolia said waste heat recovery projects can turn data centres into suppliers of heat for nearby communities and industrial sites. It said this could increase energy reuse efficiency by 20% for facilities that supply heat locally.

For water, Veolia offers audits, advisory services, treatment systems and replenishment projects designed to ease pressure on local supplies. The company said this approach could cut a data centre's water footprint by as much as 75%.

On waste, the group said it can manage different waste streams with the aim of recycling and reusing up to 95% of material. It said this would support circular operating models and reduce the environmental footprint of sites.

The fourth element is operational monitoring through Hubgrade, Veolia's digital platform. The system uses artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to track water consumption, energy performance and maintenance needs in real time, according to the company.

Market focus

Veolia identified the United States and several European markets as priorities for the service, including Germany, the United Kingdom and France. Those regions are seeing rapid growth in data centre construction and face particularly high environmental expectations, the company said.

The launch reflects a wider shift in how digital infrastructure is assessed by regulators and communities. As data centres have become more important to cloud computing, artificial intelligence and connected services, operators have faced greater pressure to show how facilities will affect electricity grids, water systems and surrounding areas.

Across the sector, companies have been looking for ways to secure power, limit water consumption and make use of excess heat. In many markets, these factors have become central to planning decisions as governments and local authorities weigh digital investment against pressure on resources.

Veolia employs 215,000 people across five continents and operates in water, waste and local energy services. The company said it generated revenue of €44.4 billion in 2025.

Estelle Brachlianoff, chief executive officer of Veolia, set out the company's position at the launch.

"This next-generation offering is designed to support the growth of the strategic digital infrastructure that shapes today's world. We are proud to be the first and only company delivering a truly global, integrated and circular solution for data centers. This is a strategic market, at the crossroads of the digital and ecological revolutions. At a time when environmental security has become a geostrategic issue, and access to key resources such as water and energy is increasingly critical, helping operators make data centers more resource-efficient, resilient and connected to their communities is essential. We can help turn these infrastructures into true allies of local communities, delivering environmental value with digital performance," said Estelle Brachlianoff, chief executive officer of Veolia.

"This offer is fully aligned with our GreenUp strategic plan, which aims to accelerate the ecological transformation across all sectors by offering concrete, scalable and high-impact solutions," Brachlianoff said.