Sustainability

Our environmental stewardship sets our data centers apart

Our sustainability goals aim to enhance lives while minimizing environmental impact, reducing our carbon footprint, promoting clean energy and benefiting stakeholders. 

Sustainability Report

Explore our sustainability goals in detail

To reduce our environmental impact and best support current and future generations, we have established environmentally conscious and measurable sustainability goals across our data center portfolio. Read more about how our global approach to sustainable choices has made a measurable impact.  

OUR MISSION

How we deliver our data center services is just as important as what we deliver

We achieve our sustainability mission by prioritizing both business success and ethical conduct. This means enhancing the lives of employees, customers, investors and communities while preserving the environment. We make sustainable choices across all aspects of our operations. 

Transparency

We share our sustainable practices and show our progress with measurable goals.  

Operational Efficiency

We drive data center efficiency through innovation and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

Community Leadership

We support local sustainability legislation and inspire our employees to be environmental leaders. 

Carbon-Free Energy Sourcing

We work to supply energy from carbon-free sources. 

Materials Recycling

We practice environmentally responsible asset recycling through brownfield development. 

Water Conservation

We reduce water usage and track Water Utilization Effectiveness (WUE) for ongoing improvement. 

OUR PARTNERS

our Mission in action

We lead the way in data center sustainabilty

We’ve established clear goals for reducing our carbon footprint, promoting clean energy, and improving stakeholder well-being. Reducing our footprint benefits everyone, including our employees, customers, and communities.

Green Power Usage Total

Voluntary Reporting

GRESB, CDP, EcoVadis and the EPA Green Power Partnership.

Water Conservation

Our innovative standard data center design uses no water for cooling, saving billions of gallons of water per year.

Portfolio-Wide Annual WUE Reduction Target

QTS empowers others through success-based giving programs

We share our growth with programs that uplift our communities and make a real impact. Learn more about our success-based nonprofit partners.  

Leavenkids

With the commissioning of every new data center, we 
are funding children’s participation in the nonprofit’s 
annual educational programs, fostering a broader reach 
and support for educational opportunities among 
young learners.

One Tree Planted

Our partnership with One Tree Planted fosters a greener planet by combating deforestation, mitigating climate change, and promoting biodiversity through global tree planting and restoration efforts. Together, we make a positive social impact by restoring habitats and contributing to a healthier environment.

U.S. Dream Academy

We partner with the U.S. Dream Academy to empower children of incarcerated parents and vulnerable youth through after-school programs and learning centers, offering them hope for a brighter future. This partnership reflects our commitment to societal well-being and aligns with their core values of faith, family, and stewardship.

World Vision

We collaborate with World Vision to provide clean drinking water to children and communities for every 100kW that is contracted for the life of each customer contract. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to enhancing the future and prosperity to society and the environment.

Our ESG Partners & Recognition

We are proud to be a member of the EPA’s Green Power Partner Program, where we are ranked among the Top 30 Tech & Telecom green power users, and other collaborative environmental and social initiatives. 

Explore some of our data centers' sustainability features

Atlanta 1 Data Center 1

1033 Jefferson Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30318

990k ft²
95+ acres
278+MWs
Sustainable features:

Dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) charging spots on-site

On-site rainwater collection system

Renewable power available

LEED Gold Certified

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