Newmark Knight Frank
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-07 to 2019-12)
Reporting Period: 2019-07 to 2019-12
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Efficiency
- Community Impact
Environmental Achievements
- Facebook partnered with Walton Electric Membership Corporation and Silicon Ranch to secure 435 MW of renewable energy in Georgia.
- DataBank explored repurposing data center waste heat for use in surrounding buildings' heating systems in Atlanta.
- Iron Mountain is constructing a rooftop solar array at its Edison, NJ data center to generate 7.2 MW of renewable energy.
Social Achievements
- DataBank is exploring ways to benefit communities surrounding their latest downtown data center in Atlanta.
- QTS Metro data center qualified for Georgia’s Certified High-Technology Data Center tax exemption incentive, supporting savings for users.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- SRP plans to reduce carbon emissions by more than 60% by 2035 and 90% by 2050 in Phoenix.
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- High energy costs in Northern California limited growth.
- Permitting and environmental challenges slowed data center development in Northern California.
- Climate change-related events (fires, floods, high winds) impacting electricity transmission.
Mitigation Strategies
- Data center operators in several markets are waiting for demand signals before building new facilities.
- Companies are adopting energy efficiency technologies to attract new users.
- Onsite power generation is being considered to avoid disruptions from extreme weather events.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Forest fires, torrential rains, floods, and high winds
Transition Risks
- Increased demand for renewable energy, regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient data centers, onsite power generation
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed