Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy consumption and carbon emissions
• Water consumption and risk
• Building certification
• Construction and site selection
• Climate risk planning

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved a PUE of 1.57 for modern (dry) facilities in 2019.
• London I and II data centers run on 100% renewable energy, comprising 5.7% of CyrusOne’s total electricity procured in 2019.
• Phoenix-Chandler campus became the first net positive water data center, restoring 40% more water than used in 2019.
• 2% of facilities have improved habitat in 2019.

Social Achievements

• Named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Places to Work for Diversity in 2019.
• Teammates completed 916 hours of volunteer time in 2019.
• Contributed $104,000 to local charities in 2019.
• Recordable Injury Rate (RIR) for 2019 was 1/3 that of industry peers.

Governance Achievements

• 7 of 8 directors on the Board are independent.
• 25% of directors are women or ethnically diverse.
• Annual compliance training for all employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased operating costs due to climate change (e.g., carbon tax, customer requirements).
• Potential barriers to operation due to regulations or public perception.
• Risk of losing customers who prioritize climate change mitigation.
• Increased water stress in operating areas.
• Increased likelihood of flooding due to climate change.

Mitigation Strategies

• Reducing carbon-intensive electricity use through efficient design, operation, and renewable energy procurement.
• Reducing local impacts of facilities through design (water demand reduction, habitat improvement).
• Providing low-carbon colocation services.
• Setting a target to build new data centers without water for cooling.
• Conducting a Future Flood Risk Assessment and developing mitigation strategies.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Partnering with suppliers to identify high-efficiency technologies and customize equipment specs.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding
• Water stress

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Increased operating costs

Opportunities

• Offering more efficient and competitive services.
• Growing business by providing low-carbon colocation services.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, SASB

Certifications: LEED, ENERGY STAR

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Water-free cooling systems

Awards & Recognition

• Fortune’s 100 Best Places to Work for Diversity

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Water Conservation
• Biodiversity
• Circular Economy
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Health & Safety
• Cybersecurity
• Codes of Conduct
• Supply Chain Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Carrollton, Texas and Chandler, Arizona data centers became net positive water facilities
• Received delivery of 6.7 MW of solar power for Chandler, Arizona data center campus, reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Operated on 100% renewable electricity in London and Amsterdam
• Reduced water use by 65% at Carrollton, Texas data center by switching to 100% air-cooled chillers
• Restored 20% more water than used at Carrollton, Texas data center through Water Restoration Credits

Social Achievements

• Launched a Women’s Employee Resource Group
• Provided annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training
• Continued peer-nominated awards for Volunteer of the Year, “Glass Half Full,” and “CORE” Awards
• Instituted monthly CAREEE Group meetings for discussions on events affecting employees

Governance Achievements

• Promoted highest standards of integrity and ethics through independent oversight
• Efforts to diversify board of directors, leadership positions, and positions throughout the company
• Annual compliance training covering conflicts of interest, anti-bribery, corruption, fair dealing, political contributions and activities, antitrust, and more

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 pandemic
• Unprecedented demand on data centers due to remote work and learning
• Need for more aggressive expansion of renewable electricity resources
• Decarbonization challenges beyond electricity, such as alternative technologies for backup generation and low carbon construction
• Increased water stress in operating regions
• Potential for increased flood risk due to climate change
• Potential impact of carbon price increases

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed pandemic response plan ensuring business continuity and employee safety
• Transitioned to remote work for non-essential employees
• Initiated renewable energy contracts for Arizona, Texas, and Frankfurt
• Investing in efficiency upgrades and partnerships
• Conducting climate risk assessments (water risk, carbon pricing, future flood risk)
• Building new data centers with water-free cooling
• Acquiring Water Restoration Credits
• Improving habitat at each facility
• Exploring alternative technologies for backup generation

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Vendor Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding
• Drought
• Extreme weather

Transition Risks

• Carbon pricing
• Regulatory changes
• Customer preferences

Opportunities

• Transition to renewable electricity
• Focus on water conservation
• Innovation in backup generation

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, Energy Star, LEED, BREEAM, Green Globes

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)
• SDG 15 (Life on Land)

Targets and initiatives contribute to these goals through water conservation, renewable energy procurement, energy efficiency, waste reduction, carbon emissions reduction, and habitat improvement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Water-free cooling systems
• High-efficiency chillers
• LED lighting

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Water Conservation
• Biodiversity
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced onsite water use and partnered with Bonneville Environmental Foundation and Arizona Land and Water Trust to restore water flows to the region using BEF Water Restoration Certificates®, achieving net positive water status at Chandler, Carrollton, Allen, and Dallas facilities.
• Five Chandler buildings achieved Energy Star certification.
• Procured 13% renewable electricity.

Social Achievements

• Signed the CEO Pledge for Diversity & Inclusion.
• Reported workforce metrics, occupational safety, and supply chain diversity metrics.
• No OSHA recordable injuries at Chandler facility.

Governance Achievements

• Board of Directors oversees ESG strategy.
• Sustainability Working Group integrates sustainability into company functions.
• Portion of executive compensation linked to sustainability initiatives.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
• Increased operating expenses due to climate change adaptations
• Customer preferences shifting towards sustainability
• Water stress
• Flooding
• Carbon pricing risk

Mitigation Strategies

• Climate risk assessments (water risk, carbon pricing, future flood risk)
• Commitment to water-free cooling in new data centers
• Net positive water target for facilities in high-stress regions
• Energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy procurement
• Transparency to support customer sustainability targets
• Long-term energy purchase agreements to avoid price volatility

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Vendor Code of Conduct
• Supplier sustainability requirements

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Water stress
• Flooding

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Carbon pricing
• Customer preferences

Opportunities

• Renewable energy procurement
• Water conservation
• Innovation in backup generation

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 22301, Energy Star, Green Globes, BREEAM

Third-party Assurance: ISOS Group, Inc.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 6
• Goal 7
• Goal 9
• Goal 12
• Goal 15

Initiatives contribute to these goals through water conservation, renewable energy, carbon reduction, transparency, and biodiversity.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Water-free cooling systems
• Lithium-ion UPS systems

Awards & Recognition

• E+E Leader Top Projects of the Year (Net Positive Water Chandler project)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Water Conservation
• Biodiversity
• Circular Economy
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Climate targets validated by SBTi; over 50% of electricity from zero-carbon renewable sources.
• Achieved net positive water status for all data centers in extremely high water stress regions.
• Allen, Texas data center received National Wildlife Federation habitat certification.
• Implemented on-site customer e-waste recycling service at all US facilities.

Social Achievements

• Improved recycling rates by 12% at UK headquarters.
• Implemented a new e-waste recycling program partnering with AIT Electronic Recycling Solutions, collecting over 66,000 lbs of recyclable materials in the first seven months.
• Expanded EHS team to include a Health and Safety Construction Manager for Europe construction projects.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Sustainability Working Group in 2019 to integrate sustainability and ESG strategy across company functions.
• ESG Committee formally adopted a goal for the Company to be climate neutral by 2030 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
• Updated Vendor Code of Conduct in 2021 and used it in 100% of new vendor selection processes.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Regulatory risks and barriers to operate due to climate change.
• Increased operating costs due to climate change adaptations.
• Customer preferences shifting towards sustainability.
• Water stress due to drought.
• Increased flooding likelihood due to climate change.
• Managing Scope 3 emissions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Anticipating local impacts from climate change and limiting the related local impacts of our facilities by design.
• Detailed Carbon Pricing Assessment to evaluate the impact of potential carbon price increases.
• Commitment to building new data centers that are not dependent on water for cooling.
• Annual Water Risk Assessment.
• Future Flood Risk Assessment using a variety of tools.
• Transition to renewable electricity, focus on water conservation, and innovation in backup generation.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Vendor Code of Conduct
• New Vendor Screening and Prequalification
• Vendor Onboarding and Life Management
• Vendor Surveys

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Water stress
• Flooding

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Increased operating costs
• Customer preferences

Opportunities

• Transition to renewable electricity
• Water conservation
• Innovation in backup generation

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, TCFD, SASB, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ENERGY STAR, LEED, BREEAM, Green Globe, NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat

Third-party Assurance: ISOS Group, Inc.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 15 (Life on Land)

Targets directly affect specified SDG indicators.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• SEAL Business Sustainable Service Award
• Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Service of the Year Award
• Environment+Energy Leader Top Project of the Year Award
• Datacloud Global Awards Data Centre Sustainable Construction Award
• Salt River Project (SRP) Champion of Sustainability Award
• San Antonio Business Journal’s Best Industrial Project Awards
• EcoVadis Gold Level rating

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Water Conservation
• Biodiversity
• Circular Economy
• Occupational Safety
• Community Engagement
• Economic Impact
• Business Continuity/Resilience
• Information Security
• Laws & Regulations
• Technological Trends

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 4.7% since 2018, while doubling business activity (as measured by overall energy usage).
• Achieved 100% renewable electricity in Europe.
• Received NWF Wildlife Habitat certification for two largest data center campuses.
• Achieved a 46% overall waste diversion rate, more than double that of 2022.

Social Achievements

• Launched individualized customer sustainability reports.
• Certified as a Great Place to Work in the UK and named a Top Workplace by USA Today and the Dallas Morning News.
• Achieved 21% of Tier 1 & 2 US spend going to diverse suppliers, exceeding the 20% target a year early.

Governance Achievements

• Successful CNDCP audit for all fully operational data centers in Europe.
• Implemented a company-wide push to address operational waste.
• ESG Committee formally adopted a goal for the Company to be climate neutral by 2030 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to climate events and regulatory changes.
• Increased operating expenses due to global climate change adaptations.
• Changing customer preferences related to climate change mitigation.
• Increased water stress in some operating regions.
• Potential for increased flood risk due to climate change.
• Need for low-carbon backup generation alternatives.
• Limited availability of low-carbon construction materials.

Mitigation Strategies

• Anticipating local impacts from climate change and limiting related local impacts of facilities by design.
• Detailed Carbon Pricing Assessment to evaluate impact of potential carbon price increases.
• Commitment to transparency to support customer sustainability objectives.
• Commitment to building new data centers that are not dependent on water for cooling.
• Annual Water Risk Assessment to understand exposure to water risk.
• Investigating various potential strategies to maintain uptime during electricity outages without burning fuels that contribute to climate change.
• Evaluating potential for recycled content and low-carbon construction materials.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Vendor Code of Conduct
• Supplier diversity initiatives

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Water stress
• Flooding

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Carbon pricing
• Customer preferences

Opportunities

• Transition to carbon-free electricity
• Water conservation
• Innovation in backup generation

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC

Certifications: LEED, BREEAM, Green Globe, Energy Star, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat

Third-party Assurance: ISOS Group, Inc.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 6
• Goal 7
• Goal 9
• Goal 12
• Goal 15

Specific SDG indicators and how CyrusOne targets quantitatively affect them are detailed in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Intelliscale™ AI workload-specific data center solution

Awards & Recognition

• Platform Congress ESG Innovator Award
• Data Centre World Awards Best Talent Developer
• EcoVadis Gold Level rating
• Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Champion of the Year
• SEAL Environmental Initiatives Award
• Business Intelligence Group Sustainable Service Award