Our commitment to environmental sustainability, social accountability and corporate governance is rooted in our core values. We will continue to demonstrate this dedication through transparency and data-backed performance.
For the purposes of California’s Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures Act (AB 1305), QTS reports annually on the metrics and progress of its Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in our annual Sustainability Report. Our 2023 scope 1, 2 and specified scope 3 emissions have completed a limited assurance review with a third-party assurance provider. The independent accountant’s report can be found in the appendix, pg. 57 of the 2023 QTS Sustainability Report.
GRESB Reports
Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark Reports
GRESB validates, scores and benchmarks ESG performance data, providing business intelligence and engagement tools to investors and managers. In addition to our annual ESG Initiatives Report, this disclosure provides further data and context around the ESG and sustainability initiatives we are constantly improving.
QTS either elected or was included in the following reports:
2020 CDP Climate Change Survey
QTS elected to participate in this voluntary disclosure framework. The CDP is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.
QTS was included in this public data rating agency. The SASB Foundation’s mission is to establish and maintain industry-specific standards that assist companies in disclosing financial material and decision-useful sustainability information to investors.