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  <title>Data Centers: Strategies for Effective Community Engagement</title>
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  <description>Recorded August 5, 2026

Data centers and digital infrastructure are expanding rapidly as critical enablers of the digital economy and AI-driven growth. While data centers can bring investment, local community members are raising concerns about rising utility costs, environmental impacts, and limited permanent job creation.

Drawing on BSR's extensive work in digital infrastructure, industrials, and mining, we will share how companies can address these concerns and keep expansion projects on track through meaningful community engagement.

Leave with practical insights on how to: 

Identify and respond to the community concerns most likely to delay or derail projects; 
Build trust through stakeholder engagement and transparent communication; 
Integrate environmental and human rights considerations into project planning. 


Hear from our industry experts and submit any pressing questions during our Q&amp;amp;A session.

Scheduled Speakers


Chris Pennington, Director, Energy and Sustainability, Iron Mountain
Cole Thomson, Social Performance Manager, North America, Teck Resources Limited
Jenny Vaughan, Managing Director, Human Rights and Inclusive Business, BSR</description>
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