Kao Data - Community Impact Strategy 2026 - Flipbook - Page 9
2026 Community Impact Strategy | Industry community: Activities and objectives
Activities and
objectives
Gen+1
Memberships
Gen+1 empowers the next generation of talent in
Kao Data is a member of techUK; UKAI; the Climate
the data centre industry through networking, skills
Neutral Data Centre Pact; Manchester Digital, and the
development and social activities. Kao Data is proud to
Dutch Data Centre Association.
be Gen+1’s inaugural Impact Partner.
Critical Careers
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celebrates women shaping the sector, challenging
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a career in this mission critical industry. It does this
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through a coffee table book, podcasts and multimedia
Bring more diversity and inclusion to the data centre
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Champion the role of women in digital infrastructure
Thought Leadership
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Build an inclusive, supportive community that inspires
Kao Data’s leadership team are all highly respected
and connects women across the sector and around
members of the wider data centre industry community.
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Champion progress: Driving collective action on
energy, AI, and climate challenges
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Lead with purpose: Strengthening the UK’s data
economy for long-term societal bene昀椀t.
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Manchester Digital
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https://www.manchesterdigital.com/
techUK
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https://www.techuk.org/
Kao Data’s industry leaders shape the future of
Attract and retain diverse talent by challenging
AI, energy, and sustainability through advocacy,
Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact
stereotypes and highlighting meaningful, mission-
innovation and cross-sector collaboration
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driven careers
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and construction industries.
storytelling.
the world
Unite the industry: Collaborating to create a
stronger, more sustainable digital infrastructure
Create events where people can build and grow their
current network
stereotypes and inspiring more women to consider
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Introduce more people to the sector and grow
capability to address the current skills gap shortage
Critical Careers: Women in Digital Infrastructure
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Through our own articles and through industry
Showcase the breadth of roles and career paths
publications, partnerships and events, Kao Data
women pursue across all disciplines and stages within
is leading our industry forward for more positive
digital infrastructure.
impacts.
https://www.climateneutraldatacentre.net/
ukai
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https://ukai.co/
Dutch Data Centre Association
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https://www.dutchdatacenters.nl/en/
