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Green
data centers
From idea to execution, sustainability is fundamental to everything we do.
Partner with the leader in green data centers.
Save money
True efficiency means working and designing smarter, and it reduces costs.
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Shrink your
footprint
If a company can accomplish more with less, why wouldn’t they? Sustainability isn’t just right, it’s smart business.
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Trust your
data center partner
Certifications are the difference between talking points and real action.
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Why customers choose
our data centers
Our colocation services’ improved energy efficiency delivers reduced costs to our customers.
Our data centers use fewer materials and achieve greater energy efficiency, which results in a smaller environmental impact compared to similar facilities.
In 2021, we certified 1GW IT capacity (12.9M sq ft) with sustainable standards—first data center provider to do so. Over 50% of our global portfolio by square foot has received one or more sustainable building certifications.
We’re just
getting started
We have a track record of developing and operating data centers certified by LEED, BREEAM, and other standards. We aim for LEED-Silver minimum or equivalent for new developments and renovations.
$6 Billion
Cumulative green
bonds issued.
68%
Our global greenhouse
gas emissions
reduction target.
910
MW renewable capacity.
34
Energy Star-certified data centers (and counting).
How we do sustainability:
Certifications
We use green building certifications to show that our data center developments are environmentally responsible and minimize negative impacts. Our goal is to certify all new developments and renovations according to recognized green building standards.
Resource Conservation
Energy-efficient data centers reduce environmental impact and lower operating costs. We invest in our facilities to improve efficiency, reduce resource consumption, and pass savings onto our customers.
Clean Energy
We help customers meet their clean energy objectives by working with utility companies, developers, and producers to power our data centers with renewable resources. The U.S. EPA has recognized our efforts on this front, listing us as one of the top 100 largest buyers of renewable energy.
Green Bonds
Since 2015, we’ve used green bonds to ensure that sustainability is integral to our growth. Today, we are the leading insurer of green bonds in the industry. Our efforts have earned us an 8th place ranking on the U.S. EPA’s Top 30 Tech & Telecom List and 21st on their National Top 100 List.
Green building spotlight
Digital innovation in Ashburn
We're leading the sustainable shift in data centers. Mark our green milestones at the Ashburn campus, our impactful collaborations, and our vision for a brighter, connected future.
Powering the green data center
Our "Powering the Green Data Center" planning guide covers the importance of environmental responsibility for data centers and how to transition to clean energy.
Our ESG initiatives
We take our impact on the environment and our role as global citizens seriously. ESG is built into our culture and factors into every decision we make. But don’t just take out word for it. See for yourself why we are leaders in the industry.
