This whitepaper highlights the urgency for enterprises to integrate sustainability into their hybrid cloud strategies. With global datacenter energy consumption projected to more than double by 2028, organizations must rethink how they deploy, manage, and scale IT infrastructure. The paper outlines IDC’s six key principles for sustainable hybrid cloud delivery — from sourcing renewable energy to leveraging AI and automation for smarter, greener operations. It also offers actionable insights into how enterprises can embed ESG goals into their IT strategy while reducing operational costs and carbon footprint.

Key Takeaways:

The energy challenge is real: Datacenter energy usage is growing at a 19.5% CAGR, expected to hit 857 TWh by 2028 — making sustainability a top enterprise priority.

Sustainability starts with infrastructure: Hybrid cloud delivery models designed for flexibility, circularity, and efficiency are essential to meeting ESG mandates.

Six principles for impact: From natural resource sourcing to governance and AI-driven efficiency, IDC outlines the critical elements that define sustainable hybrid cloud delivery.

The business case for ESG-aligned IT: Enterprises investing in sustainable hybrid infrastructure gain not only regulatory readiness but also competitive advantages like improved brand trust, operational savings, and tech resilience.

Maturity requires structure: Sustainability leaders embed strategy, KPIs, ESG reporting, and lifecycle management into every layer of their cloud operations.

Download this whitepaper to explore how your enterprise can lead with purpose by building a sustainable, resilient, and intelligent hybrid cloud foundation.