Google announces Texas Water Impact Fund as part of stewardship effort
Google has announced a new Texas Water Impact Fund, committing $10 million to improve water access, infrastructure, and accessibility statewide. This initiative is part of broader water stewardship efforts across multiple states, aiming to minimize the environmental impact of its data centers. Google's goal is to replenish more freshwater than it consumes by 2030.
Google announced a new Texas Water Impact Fund on Wednesday, June 3, allocating $10 million towards improving water access, infrastructure, and accessibility across the state. This is part of a larger $17 million investment in water stewardship initiatives across eight states, including Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska.
The tech giant states that the fund's primary goal is to minimize the impact of its data centers on local communities and support public water infrastructure. Ben Townsend, Google's Global Head of Infrastructure Strategy & Sustainability, emphasized the crucial role of water and the company's responsibility to protect community water resources.
This new initiative complements Google's existing water stewardship projects nationwide, reinforcing its commitment to become 'water positive' by 2030, meaning it aims to replenish more freshwater than it consumes. The company hopes to set a precedent for responsible water use within the industry.