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Green bonds

The cumulative impact of our green bond proceeds since 2015

  • 1.5m million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2e) avoided

  • 1.5m MWh renewable energy produced

  • 1.4m MWh energy efficiency savings

  • 714m gallons of water saved

  • 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: 

timeline of green bonds

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. 

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