Decarbonizing Digital Infrastructure for Sustainable Data Centers
From Not Your Father’s Data Center by Compass Datacenters
March 11, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 49
About this episode
The episode discusses the role of data centers in sustainability and decarbonization with expert Miranda Gardiner.
In this episode, host Raymond Hawkins, Chief Customer Officer at Compass Datacenters, sits down with Miranda Gardiner, leader of the iMasons Climate Accord. Miranda Gardiner brings a rich international background—having lived and worked across Iowa, Germany, San Francisco, Abu Dhabi, and more—with deep expertise in sustainability, architecture, and green building initiatives. Her journey includes significant work at the U.S. Green Building Council and hands-on involvement with sustainable projects worldwide. The conversation explores the rapidly evolving role of data centers in a world increasingly focused on power demand, decarbonization, and environmental responsibility. Topics span the exponential growth in data center energy needs, nuclear and renewable energy’s place in the power mix, and the critical importance of sustainable materials and supply chains. Raymond and Miranda discuss the collaborative structure of the Climate Accord—including governing bodies and working groups—addressing how the industry is innovating toward measurable climate goals, equipment standards, and new ways to balance digital growth with planetary stewardship. Timestamped Overview 00:00 Sustainable…
People in this episode
Host: Raymond Hawkins
Guest: Miranda Gardiner
Topics covered
- decarbonization
- sustainable data centers
- energy needs
- renewable energy
- climate goals
- collaborative leadership
Keywords
- data centers
- sustainability
- decarbonization
- energy challenges
- climate accord
- renewable energy
- green building
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: iMasons Climate Accord, U.S. Green Building Council
Places: Iowa, Germany, San Francisco, Abu Dhabi
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