Prime Data Centers, an international hyperscale and wholesale data center provider, has unveiled an enhanced sustainability strategy. Spearheaded by newly appointed ESG Vice President, the strategy builds upon the company’s existing focus on environmental and social responsibility.
The enhancements center around public, time-bound commitments, a philosophy of continuous improvement, and transparent reporting of impacts and progress. Notably, Prime will issue its inaugural sustainability report in the summer of 2024 and has increased its commitment to water conservation by procuring Water Restoration Certificates equivalent to 120 percent of its 2023 operating portfolio consumption.
Prime’s enhanced sustainability strategy focuses on three primary pillars: “Protecting Our Home,” “Serving Our Community,” and “Living Our Values.” The company has joined the Climate Emergency Business Alliance (CEBA) and increased its engagement with the Global Foundation to Partner level.
“Today’s water challenges are becoming more exacerbated as climate change and our population growth places increasing demands on this vital resource,” said Todd Reeve, Chief Executive Officer at Bonneville Environmental Foundation. “We applaud Prime for taking real action to help conserve, restore, and revitalize freshwater.”
“With cloud, social media, and AI driving massive energy demand, we are compelled to ensure our sustainability commitments result in responsible long-term growth,” commented , Founder and CEO of Prime Data Centers. “Since our inception in 2017, Prime has passionately explored new ways to further sustainability such as district heating in , our closed-loop mechanical system, high-efficiency infrastructure, and unique power sourcing options.”
Prime’s sustainability strategy aligns with industry initiatives such as the iMasons Climate Accord, which promotes collaboration on real solutions to systemic challenges faced by the data center industry.
“Our industry’s success is dependent on contributions from engaged partners, like Prime, to ensure these conversations become actions for a sustainable future,” stated , Executive Director of the iMasons Climate Accord.
For more information on Prime Data Centers’ sustainability strategy, visit the company’s website.
