Green bonds
The cumulative impact of our green bond proceeds since 2015
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1.5m million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2e) avoided
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1.5m MWh renewable energy produced
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1.4m MWh energy efficiency savings
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714m gallons of water saved
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32k estimated direct and indirect jobs created
Funding projects that benefit the environment
In 2015, we became the first data center REIT to issue a green bond, a standard bond that supports projects that positively impact the environment. We continue to use green bonds today to ensure sustainability remains integral to our growth.
Our efforts have not gone unrecognized. We are ranked 8th on the EPA's Top 30 Tech & Telecom List and 21st on the National Top 100 List.
Since 2015, we have issued over $6 billion in green bonds and are the leading issuer of green bonds in our industry.
Our Green Bond Framework is aligned with the following:
July 2021 green bond allocation: CHF376,244,649*
Proceeds from the July 2021 green bond were partially allocated to support the development of seven projects that meet LEED or CASBEE standards for environmental performance. Proceeds were also allocated to support various energy efficiency projects.
July 2021 Green Bond Allocation Statement for Notes due 2026
July 2021 Green Bond Allocation Statement for Notes due 2029
Project/Location
Certification
22125 Broderick Dr, Sterling, VA, USA
LEED Silver
6675 NE 62nd Ave, Hillsboro, OR, USA
LEED Silver
1 Century Place, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
LEED Silver
2323 Bryan St, Dallas, TX, USA
LEED Gold
5-2-1 Saito Aokita, Minoh City, Osaka, Japan
CASBEE B+
6-2-1 Saito Aokita, Minoh City, Osaka, Japan
CASBEE B+
9-1/5, 2-Chrome, Ohtsuka, Inzai City, Tokyo, Japan
CASBEE B+
* Net proceeds from issuance of 0.20% Guaranteed Notes due 2026 (net proceeds of CHF273,637,615) and issuance of 0.55% Guaranteed Notes due 2030 (net proceeds of CHF 268,662,385).
January 2021 green bond allocation: €704,678,207*
Money from the green bond issued in January 2021 is being used for the development of seven sustainable projects that meet LEED, BREEAM, or BCA Green Mark standards. Proceeds were also allocated to fund projects that improve energy efficiency and use renewable energy sources.
January 2021 Green Bond Allocation Statement (January 12, 2022)
January 2021 Green Bond Allocation Statement (January 12, 2023)
Project/Location
Certification
22125 Broderick Drive (Building R), Ashburn, VA, USA
LEED Silver
6675 NE 62nd Avenue (PDX11), Hillsboro, OR, USA
LEED Silver
Block C 91 Brick Lane, London, England, UK
BREEAM Excellent
11 Loyang Close (SIN12), Loyang, Singapore
BCA Green Mark Platinum
44751 Round Table Plaza (Bldg P), Ashburn, VA, USA
LEED Silver
44274 Round Table Plaza (Bldg L), Ashburn, VA, USA
LEED Silver, LEED Gold
Renewable Purchase Agreements, USA, Australia
Energy Efficiency Projects, Various Locations
* Net proceeds from issuance of 0.625% Guaranteed Notes due 2031.
September 2020 green bond allocation: €742,627,500
Proceeds from the green bond issued in September 2020 are being used for the development of four sustainable projects that meet LEED, BREEAM, or BCA Green Mark standards, as well as to fund seven renewable energy projects.
September 2020 Green Bond Allocation Statement (Initial Allocation)
September 2020 Green Bond Allocation Statement (Full Allocation)
Project/Location
Certification
1 Muirfield Crescent, London, England, UK
BREEAM Excellent
44751 Round Table Plaza, Ashburn, VA, USA
LEED Gold
11 Loyang Way, Jurong, Singapore
BCA Green Mark Platinum
1 Century Place, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
LEED Silver
Renewable Purchase Agreements, Oregon, Virginia, Arizona, California, Texas, Illinois, USA
* Net proceeds from issuance of 1.000% Guaranteed Notes due 2032.
January 2020 green bonds allocation: €1,389,800,500*
Proceeds from the January 2020 green bonds were allocated to support the development of five sustainable projects that have received certification in accordance with LEED, BREEAM, or BCA Green Mark sustainable rating standards. Proceeds were also allocated to renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
January 2020 Green Bond Allocation Statement for Notes due 2025
January 2020 Green Bond Allocation Statement for Notes due 2030
Project/Location
Certification
Connect Way, Manor Royal (Crawley Unit 2), London, England, UK
BREEAM Excellent
11 Loyang Close, Jurong, Singapore
BCA Green Mark Excellent
44274 Round Table Plaza, Ashburn, VA, USA
LEED Gold
21744 Sir Timothy Drive, Ashburn, VA, USA
LEED Gold
44751 Round Table Plaza, Ashburn, VA, USA
LEED Silver
Renewable Purchase Agreements, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, USA
Energy Efficiency Upgrades, USA, UK
* Net proceeds from issuance of 0.625% Guaranteed Notes due 2025 (net proceeds of €645,755,500) and issuance of 1.500% Guaranteed Notes due 2030 (net proceeds of €744,045,000 issued on January 17, 2020).
Total 2019 green bond allocation: €1,079,841,500*
Proceeds from the 2019 green bond were used for six projects that meet LEED or BREEAM standards. Proceeds were also allocated to renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. More details can be found in the 2019 Green Bond Allocation Statement.
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* Net proceeds from issuance of 2.500% Guaranteed Notes due 2026, issued on January 16, 2019 (net proceeds of €849.6 million) and March 6, 2019 (net proceeds of €230.2 million).
Project/Location
Certification
De President Business Park, Hoofddorp, Netherlands
BREEAM Very Good
3205 Alfred Street, Santa Clara, CA, USA
LEED Gold
21745 Sir Timothy Dr, Ashburn, VA, USA
LEED Gold
9377 W Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL, USA
LEED Silver
2299 Busse Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
LEED Silver
2220 De La Cruz Blvd Phase 3, Santa Clara, CA, USA
LEED Silver
Renewable Purchase Agreements, Texas and Illinois, USA
Energy Efficiency Upgrades, Various Locations, USA
* Net proceeds from issuance of 2.500% Guaranteed Notes due 2026, issued on January 16, 2019 (net proceeds of €849.6 million) and March 6, 2019 (net proceeds of €230.2 million).
Total 2015 green bond allocation: $493,055,000*
Proceeds from the 2015 green bond were used to support the development of nine sustainable projects located in four countries that have received certification in accordance with LEED, BREEAM, or CEEDA sustainable rating standards. Additional information can be found in the 2015 Green Bond Use of Proceeds Statement.
Project/Location
Certification
3825 NW Aloclek Pl, Hillsboro, OR, USA
LEED Gold
43830 Devin Shafron Dr Bldg F, Ashburn, VA, USA
LEED Silver
Unit 1, Power Avenue, Manor Royal, Crawley, Surrey, UK
BREEAM Excellent
7500 Metro Center Dr, Austin, TX, USA
CEEDA Gold
900 Quality Way, Richardson, TX, USA
LEED Silver
1-11 Templar Rd, Sydney, Australia
LEED Gold
98 Radnor Dr, Melbourne, Australia
LEED Silver
Grange Castle, Nangor Rd, Dublin, Ireland
BREEAM Excellent
43940 Digital Loudoun Plaza, Bldg G, Ashburn, VA, USA
LEED Silver
* Net proceeds from issuance of 3.950% Notes due 2022.