The QTS Difference
Leading water-free cooling and advancing sustainability
We practice being responsible stewards of the environment through implementing our water-free cooling systems across all our new data centers, our carbon reduction efforts, our commitment to clean energy and our environmentally-focused engagement efforts in every community in which we live, work and operate.
QTS data centers are built with a water-free cooling system that does not consume water for cooling, once operational.
Our innovative cooling technology uses a closed-loop system, saving billions of gallons of water annually across our portfolio.
Because the cooling system does not consume water, QTS data centers deliver a Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) of 0. WUE is the most relevant metric for measuring water use and conservation in the data center industry.
As our go-forward plan for new data center builds, we will continue to use our water-free cooling system to improve water conservation in every community in which we operate.
Our Tree Replacement Program aims to replant more trees than are cleared during the construction of our data centers. By replacing the trees, we are minimizing the impact on the community and protecting the natural environment to support the entire ecosystem.
Our facilities are best-in-class. They are designed to LEED standards, achieve Energy Star Building Certification and use Energy Star appliances.
We share our sustainable practices and show our progress with measurable objectives.
We drive data center efficiency through innovation and work to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
We support local sustainability initiatives and encourage our employees to be responsible stewards.
We work to source energy from carbon-free sources.
We aim to conserve water usage and track Water Utilization Effectiveness (WUE) for ongoing improvement.
