Climate Change Data

Applied Digital Corporation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Sustainability
  • Environmental Impact

Environmental Achievements

  • Targeting renewable energy assets to minimize carbon footprint
  • Believe demand for renewable energy will increase and accelerate buildout of renewable energy infrastructures

Social Achievements

  • Invested significantly in workforce to retain and attract top-tier employees
  • Implemented a long-term performance incentive program
  • Provide employees comprehensive health benefits, paid parental leave, paid time off, and additional benefits
  • Support diversity and inclusion within our workplace framework

Governance Achievements

  • More than a majority of independent directors on our Board
  • Transactions valued at over $120,000 in which our officers, directors and holders of more than 5% of our common stock have an interest be approved or ratified by our Audit Committee

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Labor and other workforce shortages and challenges
  • Power or other supply disruptions and equipment failures
  • Dependence on principal customers
  • Sensitivity to general economic conditions
  • Volatility of cryptoasset prices
  • Uncertainties of cryptoasset regulation policy
  • Equipment failures, power or other supply disruptions
  • Highly evolving regulatory landscape
  • Global supply logistics delays
  • Increased scrutiny and potential regulation in the near and long term
  • Material customer concentration
  • Significant electrical power requirements
  • Reliance on third-party suppliers
  • Vulnerability to natural disasters and climate change
  • Evolving business model
  • Potential conflicts of interest
  • Cyberattacks and security breaches
  • Environmental matters
  • Competition from other companies with greater resources
  • Adapting to evolving technology and customer demands
  • Risks associated with power purchase agreements
  • Customer advance deposits
  • Maintaining key supplier relationships
  • Managing growth effectively
Mitigation Strategies
  • Entering into long-term contracts with customers
  • Leveraging leading equipment vendors
  • Securing scalable power sites
  • Vertically integrating power assets
  • Proactive procurement and holding of required materials
  • Continuous monitoring of market trends and supply chain developments
  • Establishing long-term contracts with key suppliers
  • Implementing a cybersecurity risk management program
  • Maintaining a proactive and adaptive approach to regulatory compliance
  • Diversifying customer base
  • Developing and maintaining internal controls
  • Implementing a long-term performance incentive program
  • Providing comprehensive employee benefits
  • Supporting diversity and inclusion
  • Requiring that transactions valued at over $120,000 in which our officers, directors and holders of more than 5% of our common stock have an interest be approved or ratified by our Audit Committee
  • Maintaining a majority of independent directors on the Board

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Established purchase orders with leading hardware manufacturers
  • Established long-term contracts and agreements with key suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Natural disasters
  • Drought conditions
  • Sea level rise
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Increased energy requirements
  • Caps on energy usage
  • Land use restrictions
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Increased demand for renewable energy