Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy
• Health and Safety
• Employee Well-being
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Supplier ESG Engagement
• Community Engagement
• Business Ethics and Integrity
• Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Procured renewable energy from geothermal and biomass sources (RECs) offsetting ~6% of Scope 2 emissions.
• Achieved industry-leading PUE <1.3 in NJ1 and SH1 data centers in China through optimized cooling and energy reduction initiatives.
• MU1 data center in Mumbai received IGBC Platinum pre-certification.
• SG1 data center in Singapore achieved ISO 50001 and SS564 certifications.

Social Achievements

• MU1 project won the ROSPA Health and Safety Gold Award 2023.
• Implemented various wellness initiatives and conducted annual employee engagement surveys.
• Ran student internship programs, training 39 interns and converting 6 to full-time employees.
• Initiated a Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs) Program in India.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented various internal policies (Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Conflict of Interest, etc.) and provided periodic training to all employees on ethics and compliance.
• Developed a comprehensive Supplier Code of Conduct.
• No incidents of data breach or loss of customer data reported.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High reliance on coal in Asia-Pacific for electricity generation.
• Intermittent nature of solar power.
• Varying availability of renewable energy sources across different markets.
• Tropical climate in Southeast Asia impacting energy used for cooling.
• Water scarcity in some regions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Procuring renewable energy as close to the facility as possible.
• Improving energy efficiency through upgrades and advanced power management techniques.
• Developing a decarbonization roadmap with annual reduction targets.
• Using air-cooled chillers in water-stressed regions.
• Implementing water-saving initiatives such as rainwater harvesting and recycling.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• PDG Responsible Supply Chain Standard incorporating standards on human rights, labor rights, environmental, and anti-corruption principles.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte (limited assurance for Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions)

Awards & Recognition

• ROSPA Health and Safety Gold Award 2023
• Golden Key Awards Honorable mention for Double Carbon Pioneer category
• Singapore Business Review Management Excellence Awards for Data Center Team of the Year

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy
• Health and Safety
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Governance
• Business Ethics
• Data Security
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Offset ~15% of total GHG emissions by procuring renewable energy
• Improved overall PUE of data center portfolio
• Operated hyperscale projects NJ1 and SH1 at industry-leading PUE <1.3
• Installed 2,000 rooftop solar panels at SH1 data center, generating 1,030MWh and reducing GHG emissions by 587 tCO2e annually
• Secured US$375 million in green loans for JH1 and SG1 data centers
• JC2 data center achieved BCA Green Mark Platinum certification

Social Achievements

• Achieved ~6.5 million safe man-hours across data centers
• MU1 and JC2 data centers received 2024 RoSPA Health and Safety Gold Award
• Launched JC2, a 22MW hyperscale data center in Jakarta, Indonesia
• Partnered with Haqdarshak to support construction workers at MU1, Mumbai, resulting in approximately US$380,000 in lifetime benefits from government welfare programs
• Increased percentage of women employees from 22% to 25%

Governance Achievements

• Established a Green Finance Framework aligned with Green Bond Principles (GBP) and Green Loan Principles (GLP)
• Conducted first comprehensive climate risk assessment
• Completed first TCFD report on climate-related risks and opportunities
• Implemented a comprehensive Supplier Code of Conduct
• No incidents of data breach or loss of customer data reported

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased energy consumption due to growth in new data center capacities
• Varying opportunities to decarbonize across different operating countries
• Potential doubling of energy demand at data centers by 2026 due to AI growth
• Water stress in some Asia-Pacific regions

Mitigation Strategies

• Procuring renewable energy through PPAs, RECs, and carbon offsets
• Implementing advanced cooling technologies (liquid cooling)
• Optimizing energy and water consumption through improved cooling system efficiency and other initiatives
• Incorporating water conservation measures (rainwater harvesting, water-efficient infrastructure)
• Working with renewable energy companies to increase renewable energy ratio

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of new suppliers screened using environmental and social criteria

Responsible Procurement

• PDG Responsible Supply Chain Standard incorporating UN Global Compact principles
• ESG criteria included in vendor assessments

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards 2021, UN SDGs, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 22301, ISO 14001, ANSI/TIA-942, BCA Green Mark Platinum, IGBC Platinum, LEED v4 BD+C CS (Target)

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche LLP (Limited assurance for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions - Category 6: Business Travel only)

Awards & Recognition

• 2023 Outstanding Innovation Award for Digital Financial Infrastructure Products (NJ1)
• ESG Business award for renewable energy adoption (JC2)
• Award for sustainable infrastructure (MU1)
• RoSPA Health and Safety Gold Award (MU1 and JC2)