Sustainability is more than a goal—it’s a core mission for us that drives how we serve our Customers, support our People, and protect our Planet. Our fifth annual Sustainability Report highlights the measurable progress we’ve made in 2024, showcasing our commitment to delivering best-in-class sustainable data center solutions globally.
Key Highlights from 2024
- 100% Carbon Neutral for Scope 1 Emissions: Through offsetting, we’ve achieved carbon neutrality for our Scope 1 emissions, reflecting our commitment to minimizing our environmental impact.
- 100% Scope 2 Renewables: We continue to source 100% renewable energy for Scope 2 emissions, ensuring our operations align with our sustainability goals.
- +17.5% YOY Increase in Waste Diversion: Our efforts to reduce landfill waste have resulted in a significant year-over-year improvement.
- 46% Reduction in Water Withdrawals: By optimizing evaporative cooling systems, we’ve dramatically reduced water usage, conserving this critical resource.
Message from Our CEO
“As our CEO emphasizes, EdgeConneX is thriving in an industry undergoing seismic changes. As we scale our global footprint, we’ve prioritized sustainable construction, renewable energy, and operational efficiency. Our data centers help connect communities and businesses to the world’s digital economy and also enable advancements in services, institutions, and industries ranging from agriculture and education to healthcare and transportation. Sustainability is embedded in every step of our journey, ensuring we deliver positive, measurable impacts to the customers and markets we serve around the globe. Sustainability is embedded in every step of our journey, ensuring we deliver positive, and impacts.” – Randy Brouckman, Co-founder and CEO – EdgeConneX
We are excited to also share that we made a special addition to this latest Sustainability Report: photos from our Employee Capture Nature Summer Photo Contest. We encouraged our team to take and submit pictures from their hometowns, travels, and adventures to highlight the beauty of nature through their perspectives.
This contest was not just for fun; it aligns with our commitment to sustainability. The unique photos showcase the natural world and serve as a reminder of the importance of preserving it. You can see many of the content photos throughout the report.
2024 Milestones
- Recognized as DataCloud 2024 Global Data Centre of the Year.
- Awarded Platinum UL 2799 Zero Waste to Landfill Certification for our Amsterdam campus, with validations for Brussels and Santiago.
- Achieved 22 additional Energy Star certifications across U.S. facilities.
- Advanced our commitment to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), setting ambitious goals to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
Our Culture of Sustainability
Our people are the driving force behind our success. Guided by our core values—velocity, excellence, teamwork, and inclusivity—we empower our employees to innovate and deliver sustainable solutions that drive business growth. Together, we’re building a future where data centers not only meet today’s demands but also create opportunities for future generations.
Explore our full Sustainability Report to learn more about how we’re making a difference: Download Report Here