Equinix Joins European Cloud and Data Center Providers to Make Historic Pledge Towards Climate Neutrality by 2030
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The Pact marks the first time the industry has come together to solidify its commitment to ensure that European data centers are carbon neutral by 2030. The industry is seeking to play a leading role in transitioning
The Pact also establishes a Self-Regulatory Initiative for the industry, which will set goals to facilitate the transition to a greener economy in
- Improving the efficiency of energy use
- Purchasing 100% carbon-free energy
- Water conservation through the selection of efficient and appropriate cooling solutions
- Recycling of servers, electrical equipment and other related electrical components
- Reusing data center heat where practical, environmentally sound and cost effective
The
More information on the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, can be found here.
The Pact and Self-Regulatory Framework support and enable
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Maurice Mortell , Managing Director,Ireland ,Equinix :
"Digital technologies are an essential part of the EU's goal to become the first climate neutral continent by 2050. Cloud infrastructure and data center providers are a crucial component within this, as we have historically provided cloud first solutions to enhance the carbon efficiency within our sector whilst supporting other industries to meet their own climate neutrality goals. AtEquinix we firmly believe that it will take a concerted effort by numerous companies, governments and people to protect our planet and create a better future. Which is why we're proud to be a signatory of the Climate Neutral Data Centre Operator Pact and Self-Regulatory Initiative, to take a leap forward in ensuring that our industry plays a leading role in taking climate action and transitioningEurope to a green economy."
Alban Schmutz , Chairman, Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers inEurope :
"With cloud infrastructure the backbone of theEuropean Union's digital economy, our industry is committed to the idea that we must all play a central role in addressing climate change. This commitment underpins a roadmap forEurope's cloud infrastructure industry to offer climate neutral services to customers by 2030."
- Apostolos Kakkos, Chairman,
European Data Centre Association :
"Data centers are the supporting pillars of the fourth industrial revolution and, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, are essential infrastructure of not only the digital economy but of the entire global economy. It is our duty to commit to a self-regulatory initiative that will help to ensure the operational availability, sustainability and the future of our industry."
Additional Resources
- Equinix Sustainability [website]
- Equinix FY19 Sustainability Report [PDF]
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Equinix Press Contact: Ali Stokes, +44 7584280205, Alison.Stokes@eu.equinix.com; Equinix Investor Relations: Katrina Rymill, +1 (650) 598-6583, krymill@equinix.com; Chip Newcom, +1 (650) 598-6262, cnewcom@equinix.com