EdgeConneX Unveils Sustainability Milestones: 100% Carbon-Neutral for Scope 1 and 2 Emissions Globally 

The fourth annual sustainability report showcases achievements in meeting and exceeding customers’ stringent environmental standards  

HERNDON, VA – December 11, 2024EdgeConneX®, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density data center solutions, announces the release of its fourth annual Sustainability Report. This comprehensive document highlights the company’s achievements and its steadfast commitment to sustainable initiatives that support world-class data center services for some of the world’s largest and most innovative companies. 

“At EdgeConneX, these reports offer us the opportunity to document our progress over the previous calendar year, lay out our commitments and strategies for the future, and provide critical data points to reinforce the efforts we undertake each day to make sustainability a fundamental tenet of our business.” Randy Brouckman, CEO and Co-Founder EdgeConneX  

EdgeConneX sustainability milestones achieved include: 

  • Achieving 100% carbon-neutral Scope 1 and renewable Scope 2 GHG emissions worldwide
  • Securing over $1.5 billion in sustainability-linked financing for investment in sustainable data centers around the globe
  • Exceeding expectations in an ongoing pilot implementation of a 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy solution
  • 92% of EdgeConneX data centers do not use evaporative cooling
  • The EdgeConneX Amsterdam facility operates zero waste to landfill, where 97% is recycled and 3% is used for waste-to-energy. 
  • 98.7% of all operational waste from EdgeConneX European data centers was diverted from landfills and toward recycling and waste-to-energy solutions 

This report reflects EdgeConneX belief that sustainability encompasses an array of topics, metrics, and initiatives, from GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions and water usage to worker safety, corporate ethics, and renewable energy sourcing. The company measures these metrics as part of its long-standing commitment to operating a zero-waste, carbon- and water-neutral global data center platform powered by 100% renewable energy by 2030. 

EdgeConneX was also recognized in Structure Research’s 2023 State of the Environmental Impact Report, where it ranked first out of 27 data center providers and nine hyperscalers for data center efficiency and transparency.  

As a global provider, EdgeConneX is dedicated to empowering innovative services to support our customers’ requirements for practical, sustainable energy, water, land, and operations options. At the same time, staff safety around the globe remains paramount.   

For more information, you can download the full report here: https://www.edgeconnex.com/company/sustainability/ 

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About EdgeConneX  

Backed by EQT Infrastructure, part of the global investment organization EQT, EdgeConneX provides a full range of sustainable data center solutions worldwide. We work closely with our customers to offer choices in location, scale, and type of facility, from Build-to-Suit to Build-to-Density. EdgeConneX is a global leader in anytime, anywhere, and any scale data center services for a diverse portfolio of industries, including Cloud, AI, Content, Networks, and more. With a mission predicated on taking care of our customers, our people, and our planet, EdgeConneX strives to Empower Your Edge.  

For more information, please visit edgeconnex.com.