ACTION 5 Power operations sustainably 5.1 Low-carbon onsite energy or PPAs –Minimize nature impacts from electricity generation by utilizing onsite low-carbon power sources and power purchase agreements (PPAs). Examples: Lenovo has 17 MW of solar power currently operational at its facilities and plans to add more.102 As an alternative to onsite generation, companies may contract for existing or new low-carbon sources, such as solar or wind farms, through a PPA. Qualcomm signed a PPA with Recurrent Energy in 2025 to supply 50,000 MWh annually, equivalent to 8,000 tonnes of CO2.103 5.2 Sponsor low-carbon capacity –Sponsor development of additional generation capacity, storage, and transmission and distribution infrastructure to enable additional renewable energy. –As digital infrastructure grows and faces power constraints, companies can more directly support the development of low-carbon, low- impact power infrastructure. Example: Google signed a $20 billion deal in 2024 with a renewable developer for multiple GWs of power, along with infrastructure for energy storage and grid upgrades.104 5.3 Design power-efficient buildings –In tandem with considering low-carbon power sources, companies should seek efficiencies in power use. Efficient building design includes consideration of building envelopes, advanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and improved lighting choices. –Certain power optimization measures, such as the adoption of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power supply, can further benefit efficiency. Example: STMicroelectronics upgraded part of the HVAC at one site to use adiabatic cooling towers, saving 0.9 GWh in 2023.105 STTelemedia in Singapore deployed hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to reduce the impact relative to diesel fuel in backup generators.106 Google signed a $20 billion deal in 2024 with a renewable developer for multiple GWs of power, along with infrastructure for energy storage and grid upgrades.Priority actions for electricity use Action Leadership Feasibility Mitigation hierarchy Sub-sector 5.1Minimize nature impacts (e.g. water use, pollution, emissions) from electricity generation, by utilizing onsite low-carbon power sources and PPAs.Foundational High Avoid/reduce 5.2Sponsor development of additional generation capacity, storage, and transmission and distribution infrastructure to enable additional renewable energy.Leading High Avoid/reduce 5.3Design buildings for efficiency in power use (considering building envelope, HVAC, lighting etc.).Foundational High Avoid/reduce 5.4Monitor and optimize cooling systems for efficiency and conditions (e.g. updating technology, climate monitoring to switch to free air cooling when conditions allow, raising operating temperatures).Leading Low Avoid/reduce 5.5Install dynamic process management systems, in alignment with ISO 50001, to avoid idle energy use.Leading High Avoid/reduce Semiconductors Data centres Hardware Nature Positive: Role of the Technology Sector 38

Nature Positive Role of the Technology Sector 2025