About QTS
Data Center.
Key Sustainable Actions
Management & Leadership
Adopt an Environmental Policy Statement
We believe that how we deliver our services is just as important as what is delivered. This means caring for and improving the lives of current and future employees, customers, investors and community members, and taking equal care of the environment and natural resources, we all share. We are committed to making sustainable choices in the following areas. Transparency Promote transparency on sustainable practices and show our commitment with measurable goals Operational Efficiency Drive data center efficiency through innovation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions Community Leadership Support local legislation impacting sustainability and inspire our employees to be leaders Renewable Energy Sourcing Our goal is to procure 100% of our power from renewable energy sources by 2025 Materials Recycling Being good stewards of the environment through operational recycling of depreciated assets - brownfield development Water Conservation Implementing practices to reduce water usage and track overall Water Utilization Effectiveness (WUE) to drive continual improvement
Identify a Sustainability Leader / Create a Sustainability Team
Travis Wright Vice President of Energy & Sustainability.
Develop Aspirational Goals
Procure 100% of our power from renewable energy sources Pursue green building certifications in 90% of QTS facilities by 2025 Conserve at least 10,000,000 gallons of water per year Install electronic vehicle (EV) charging stations at 30% of QTS facilities by 2025 Recycle 600 million pounds of material by 2025.
Other
ESG PARTNERSHIPS AND RECOGNITION We are proud to partner with the most influential sustainability organizations who are working to make a difference in the world for current and future generations. Thanks to support of our leadership and these partnerships, we have the honor of receiving recognition for our leadership in sustainability.
Energy
Utilize Renewable Energy
Approximately 32% of our power is sourced from renewable energy sources. In pursuit of achieving the highest standards in corporate sustainability, we have set a goal, to procure 100% of our power from renewable energy sources by 2025.
Value: 18,000,000 kWh
Saved: $2,000,000
