According to Satya Nadella, Microsoft has introduced a new metric to measure the comprehensive environmental impact of data center (DC) cooling, including energy, carbon, and water use (source: @satyanadella via Twitter; Nature). For cryptocurrency miners and institutional trading operations, this innovation could drive more accurate cost modeling and operational efficiency as regulatory and ESG requirements tighten. By sharing this tool with the industry, Microsoft may set new standards that could influence crypto mining facility design choices and operational strategies globally.