Delta Supports Economist Impact's Release of The Research Report ''Greening Intelligence: Charting the future of sustainable AI''

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Delta has partnered with Economist Impact to release a groundbreaking research report titled "Greening Intelligence: Charting the Future of Sustainable AI". The study, surveying over 600 companies worldwide, explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability.

Key findings reveal that while 44% of companies currently prioritize energy efficiency in AI operations, this number is expected to jump to 78% within the next year. The research highlights that 38% of AI supply chain respondents identify power-grid resilience as a major challenge, while 42% plan to implement edge computing solutions for better energy efficiency.

Notably, 96% of AI users expect their suppliers to establish sustainability targets within 12 months. Delta, as the first Taiwanese member of the Coalition for Sustainable AI, demonstrates commitment through innovations in microgrid technology and AI containerized data center solutions.

Positive

• Partnership with prestigious Economist Impact enhances Delta's thought leadership in sustainable AI
• First Taiwanese company to join Coalition for Sustainable AI, positioning Delta as an industry leader
• Development of revenue-generating AI solutions: microgrid technology and containerized data center solutions
• Strong market positioning for growing AI energy efficiency demand (78% of surveyed companies prioritizing it in next 12 months)
• Access to high-value customer insights with 75% of survey respondents from companies with >$500M revenue

Negative

• Significant investment required in AI sustainability initiatives with uncertain ROI
• Exposure to grid resilience challenges affecting 38% of AI supply chain
• Increasing pressure from customers for sustainability targets (96% expecting supplier compliance within 12 months)

TAIPEI, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, announced it has supported Economist Impact, a division of The Economist Group, to conduct the global research report "Greening Intelligence: Charting the Future of Sustainable AI", which was officially released today. The report, based on a survey of over 600 companies across the AI supply chain and application sectors worldwide, as well as in-depth interviews with leading AI enterprises, explores critical topics, including grid resilience, energy efficiency, edge computing, and cross-sector collaboration, ultimately aiming to help industry leaders and stakeholders better understand how to balance AI's development with sustainability.

Ping Cheng, Delta's Chairman and CEO, said, "As AI booms, the urgency of climate change has further underscored the importance of environmental sustainability. By supporting a globally recognized research organization, Delta aims to foster deeper discussions around the challenges and potential solutions from an industry-driven perspective. Echoing the report's key findings, Delta is advancing sustainable AI through technological innovation, such as the development of microgrid technology that enables more resilient and efficient grids, as well as AI containerized data center solutions for edge computing applications. Demonstrating its commitment to collective action, Delta officially joined the Coalition for Sustainable AI earlier this year, becoming the first Taiwanese company to participate in this global alliance.

Charles Ross, Asia-Pacific Principal for Technology and Innovation at Economist Impact, stated: "AI's energy demands are rapidly increasing, but the path to achieving sustainable AI is still under development. We are honored to release this industry-representative global survey report with the support of Delta. Among the respondents, over 40% are C-level executives or board members, and almost three-quarters of executives represent organizations with annual global revenues above US$500 million. This allows us to gain insights into the main challenges of the industry's move towards sustainability, as well as the differences in perspectives across regions, supply, and demand sides, and to find practical solutions."

The report indicates the growing importance of energy efficiency in the AI realm. Currently, 44% of respondents consider energy efficiency  important in their AI-related operations or solutions, but this figure rises to 78% when they envision the next 12 months. From the AI supply chain perspective, 38% of respondents identify power-grid resilience and electricity supply stability as key challenges for achieving AI sustainability, while 42% expect to improve energy efficiency through the adoption of edge computing solutions. Among AI users, 96% of respondents expect their suppliers to have sustainability targets in place within the next 12 months. Looking to the future, as companies increasingly adopt AI technologies, a comprehensive approach, including enhancing energy efficiency, optimizing infrastructure, and strengthening energy auditing practices, will be essential. Equally important, collaboration across the ecosystem will be crucial to fully embrace AI while ensuring sustainable development.

Download the "Greening Intelligence: Charting the Future of Sustainable AI" report:
https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/project/greening-intelligence

About Delta 
Delta, founded in 1971, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (code:2308), is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of IoT-based smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow," Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices) for 14 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for 4 times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for 7 consecutive years.

For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.deltaww.com

FAQ

What are the key findings of Delta's (DLELY) 2025 AI sustainability report with Economist Impact?

The report reveals 44% of companies currently prioritize AI energy efficiency, rising to 78% in the next 12 months. 38% identify power-grid resilience as a key challenge, while 42% plan to improve efficiency through edge computing. 96% of AI users expect suppliers to have sustainability targets within a year.

How is Delta (DLELY) addressing sustainable AI development in 2025?

Delta is advancing sustainable AI through microgrid technology for resilient grids and AI containerized data center solutions for edge computing. They've also joined the Coalition for Sustainable AI, becoming the first Taiwanese company in this global alliance.

What percentage of companies surveyed in Delta's (DLELY) AI report are major enterprises?

Nearly 75% of surveyed organizations have annual global revenues exceeding US$500 million, with over 40% of respondents being C-level executives or board members.

What are the main challenges for AI sustainability according to Delta's (DLELY) 2025 report?

The main challenges include power-grid resilience, electricity supply stability (cited by 38% of respondents), and the need for improved energy efficiency through edge computing solutions (42% of respondents).

How many companies were surveyed in Delta's (DLELY) Greening Intelligence report?

The research report surveyed over 600 companies across the AI supply chain and application sectors worldwide, including in-depth interviews with leading AI enterprises.