Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy
• Waste Reduction
• Green Building Certifications (LEED, BREEAM)

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved some of the lowest PUE figures in the industry for newly constructed and redeveloped data centers.
• Design and build all European developments targeting BREEAM standard ‘Very Good’ and all Asia -Pacific developments targeting a minimum LEED standard ‘Gold’.

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Establishing an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Committee to evaluate and report on ESG matters.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Data centers are substantial consumers of energy, and increased customer demand leads to increased energy consumption.

Mitigation Strategies

• Rigorous environmental standards, energy efficiency improvements through innovation in design and operation, working with customers to optimize energy consumption, and championing the use of renewable energy sources.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ICMA Green Bond Principles (GBP) 2018

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, LEED Gold, BREEAM Very Good

Third-party Assurance: Sustainalytics (Second Party Opinion), External Auditor (Verification)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Action
• Human Capital
• Community Action
• Industry Collaboration
• Transparency

Environmental Achievements

• Six of 13 data centers currently purchase renewable electricity; two purchase nuclear electricity (zero carbon emissions).
• Achieved 49.7% of total electrical consumption from carbon-free sources.
• Initiated a life cycle replacement program and energy efficiency improvement initiative across several data centers.
• London North redevelopment improved energy efficiency with more efficient cooling systems.
• New data centers designed to meet a target annualised PUE of less than 1.2 in Northern Europe and less than 1.4 in Asia Pacific.

Social Achievements

• Zero reportable injuries involving staff in 2021 (TRIFR of zero).
• Introduced several initiatives to increase employee engagement and reduce turnover (27% in 2021).
• Increased female representation to approximately 31% (from 29% in 2020).
• Implemented a thorough employee onboarding experience and induction process.
• No registered cases of discrimination within the Group in 2021.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented strong corporate governance practices, including Board terms of reference, delegation of authority, policies, and processes.
• Launched a €700 million green bond to finance new energy-efficient data centers and redevelop existing facilities.
• Implemented policies dealing with whistleblowing, anti-bribery and corruption, gifts and hospitality, and financial crime.
• No cases relating to misconduct were reported in 2021.
• Complies with information security management ISO 27001 and GDPR.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased energy consumption in 2021 due to increased demand for data center services.
• Challenges in sourcing renewable energy in Asia Pacific locations.
• High carbon emission factor for the public grid in Australia (28% of total Scope 2 emissions).
• Water stress in some locations (Madrid, Amsterdam, Frankfurt).
• Need to reduce embodied energy in building and technical services.

Mitigation Strategies

• Commitment to 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
• Implementing energy efficiency measures in existing and new data centers.
• Exploring cleaner alternatives for standby diesel generators.
• Investing in water efficiency measures and exploring alternative water sources.
• Using the Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DfMA) approach to reduce waste and embodied energy.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Developing a Suppliers Code of Business Conduct.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme temperature
• Flood damage
• Utility power shortages

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 14064-3, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Carbon Intelligence (limited assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7.3

Contributing to doubling the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency by 2030.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Energy-efficient data centers

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate change
• Human capital
• Community engagement
• Industry collaboration
• Transparency

Environmental Achievements

• Ten of thirteen data centers purchased 100% renewable electricity in 2022.
• Reduced market-based carbon emissions by 40% compared to 2021.
• 6,600 megawatt-hours of electricity saved in Paris and Madrid redevelopments, equalling a saving of 550 tCO2e.

Social Achievements

• Employee turnover rate reduced from 27% in 2021 to 16% in 2022.
• Implemented a modified approach to performance and development with continuous feedback and employee-led development.
• Only one permanent staff work-related injury.

Governance Achievements

• Completed a TCFD assessment.
• Became a signatory of the EU Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact.
• Achieved an EcoVadis Silver medal.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Sourcing renewable electricity in Hong Kong and Sydney due to low renewable energy production and high costs.
• Water scarcity in some locations.
• Balancing water and energy use in data center cooling.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing a water conservation strategy under ISO 46001.
• Exploring alternative water sources (industrial water, boreholes, rainwater harvesting).
• Using hybrid coolers that operate dry at full cooling load and only use water for evaporative cooling when necessary.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme temperature
• Flood damage
• Water scarcity

Transition Risks

• High cost of renewable energy
• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 46001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: Carbon Intelligence (limited assurance for Scope 1 and 2 emissions)

Awards & Recognition

• 2022 EcoVadis Silver medal

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change

Environmental Achievements

• Issued a €700 million Green Bond in 2020 for low energy design and sustainable development in new developments and redevelopments.
• Targeting 100% renewable electricity across all data centers by 2030.
• Working towards setting near-term Science-Based Targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and a net-zero carbon target.

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Established a comprehensive risk management framework aligned with ISO 31000.
• Board of Directors receives regular updates on ESG issues, including climate-related risks and opportunities.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased cost of renewable power
• Increased cost of infrastructure due to regional restrictions
• Availability of local grid power/infrastructure
• Supply and demand price volatility due to climate impacts
• Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) phase-out
• Governmental restrictions on energy use by data centers to cut carbon emissions
• Regulations on waste heat export
• Greater regulation on the energy efficiency of data centers
• Enhanced emissions-reporting obligations and transition to carbon accounting systems
• Construction, refurbishment, and demolition contributing significantly to carbon emissions
• Litigation risk of failure to adapt, mitigate, or disclose to meet legislation
• Reputational damage
• Lithium and other green transition minerals scarcity
• Adiabatic coolers/cooling tower water use
• Limiting the use of diesel generators for backup power
• F-gases restriction for data center equipment (SF6 and refrigerants)
• Temperature extremes
• Drought
• Wildfire
• Water stress
• Coastal flooding
• Fluvial flooding
• Tropical cyclone

Mitigation Strategies

• Transition to long-term energy agreements with renewable energy generators under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Regular technology reviews to drive adoption of cost-effective energy-efficient technologies
• Setting a Sustainability Supply Chain Policy to address material selection and align with improved low-emission products and services requirements
• Undertaking Whole Life Cycle Assessments for new developments and redevelopments
• Setting a Sustainability Supply Chain Policy that considers material selection, alternative sourcing options, and procurement timelines
• Considering alternative and locally sourced materials and assessing the impact of extreme weather events on material availability
• Conducting TCFD assessments and local climatic risk mitigation reviews
• Implementing actions to improve operations, reduce downtime, and increase resilience using a Risk Mitigation Register (RMR)
• Improving energy efficiency by setting targets for PUE and WUE for new developments and redevelopments
• Collaboration with vendors to obtain Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
• Continually updating Reference Design Templates and investigating new technologies such as liquid cooling
• Implementing strategies to ensure legal obligations are met, required information is disclosed, and reporting processes are in place
• Adhering to reporting frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, the GRI, and TCFD
• Investing in infrastructure design, engineering, and maintenance practices to enhance the resilience of data centers
• Carrying out ongoing monitoring and regular upgrades to meet evolving standards and regulations
• Actively participating in relevant industry and regulatory forums
• Continuously assessing emerging technologies and innovation
• Analyzing market trends and dynamics related to climate change
• Actively engaging with stakeholders to understand their expectations
• WUE optimization project in Madrid to reduce WUE by around 20%

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainability Supply Chain Policy considering material selection, alternative sourcing, and procurement timelines

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Temperature extremes
• Drought
• Coastal flooding
• Fluvial flooding
• Tropical cyclone
• Water stress

Transition Risks

• Carbon pricing
• Litigation
• Reputational damage
• New technology and markets
• Increased cost of renewable power
• Increased cost of infrastructure
• Availability of local grid power
• Supply and demand price volatility
• REC phase-out
• Governmental restrictions on energy use
• Regulations on waste heat export
• Greater regulation on energy efficiency
• Enhanced emissions-reporting obligations

Opportunities

• Offering low-emission products and services
• Locating data centers outside of water-stressed areas
• Resource efficiency
• Energy source diversification
• Market expansion

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD, GRI

Certifications: BREEAM, LEED

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Low-impact switchgear
• Low-emission refrigerant gases
• Energy-efficient technologies

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed