Equinix renewable energy
Increasing Sustainability in the Data Center Industry
At Wake Wind, Equinix added another 100 megawatts of West Texas wind to its portfolio. The combined output of these two projects and the purchase of renewable energy credits put us on track to report an improvement from 8% renewable in the U.S. in 2015 to 43% renewable in the U.S. at the end of 2016, pending our final audit. With our wind
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• Equinix (UK) Limited is benefiting from investments in Green Buildings, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. In 2022, Equinix Inc. issued its second Green Bond Allocation and Impact Report allocating $3.7B in net proceeds (out of $4.9B in green debt) to the project categories of: Green Buildings, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Equinix Signs Power Purchase Agreements that Bring its North
These agreements will provide a combined 225 megawatts (MW) of capacity, bringing Equinix''s total renewable energy coverage in North America to 100% by the end of 2016, and nearly doubling its global renewable energy, moving from 43% to 82%. Both projects will be fully deployed by the end of 2016. Highlights / Key Facts
Sustainability Report Highlights FY2020
Renewable Energy GWh 4,730 5,250 5,840 % Renewable Energy % 91% 92% 91% Energy Intensity GWh / million USD 1 .020 1 .028 1 .077 GHG Emissions: Scope 1 mtCO2e 46,700 40,700 55,100 GHG Emissions: Scope 2 (location-based) mtCO2e 1,916,400 2,079,000 2,280,200 GHG Emissions: Scope 2 (market-based) mtCO2e 224,000 306,000 327,700
Equinix Supports Singapore''s Green Plan by Entering a Renewable Energy
Vickrem Vijayan, Head of Energy Commercial, Singapore, Sembcorp, said, "We are pleased to support Equinix with its first renewable energy PPA in Singapore, as it transitions towards its 2030 sustainability goals. Our unique suite of competitive and green energy solutions will underpin Equinix''s sustainability efforts and environmental
Empowering Sustainable Digital Infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Across data center operations in the Asia-Pacific region, Equinix''s energy consumption reached 1,719 GWh in 2023, with 1,349 GWh covered by renewable energy. We have focused on expanding renewable energy supplies in high-impact markets to aid in the transition towards clean energy, achieving significant strides in Australia and Singapore
Equinix & Schneider Electric Behind Seven new Wind Farms
Equinix and renewable energy developer wpd have signed seven 20-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), with the assistance of Schneider Electric. As a result of this, seven wind farms will be built across France — four in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, two in Hauts-de-France and one in Pays de la Loire — providing more than 100MW in capacity and more
Efficiency vs. Sustainability for Data Centers
At Equinix, increasing renewable energy coverage is a key aspect of our sustainability strategy. One way we''re pursuing this goal is by entering power purchase agreements (PPAs) to support new renewable energy projects in locations throughout the world. We''ve emphasized PPAs specifically because they provide additionality—meaning that
Equinix Signs its First Renewable Energy PPA in
"To date, Equinix has executed 21 PPAs, adding more than one gigawatt of renewable energy across the US, Australia, France, Finland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden once projects are operational through to 2029." said Diraj Bamola, Senior Vice President, Global Design & Construction for Equinix, responsible for execution of Equinix''s global
Carbon Footprint Reduction
In 2023, we accelerated our sustainability program by: Driving progress toward our 2030 science-based GHG emissions reduction goals. Quantifying embodied emissions from construction materials to inform future designs. Putting waste
Equinix to Install Bloom Energy Fuel Cells at Silicon Valley Data
Today, Equinix gets approximately 30 percent of its global energy from clean, renewable sources. Over time, Equinix plans to deliver on its long-term goal of using 100 percent clean and renewable energy by using a variety of mechanisms including fuel cells or solar panels, power purchase agreements, utility renewable energy programs, renewable
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Equinix''s renewable energy coverage has been over 90% since 2018. In 2021, the company achieved 95% renewable energy coverage. Year-over-year, Equinix has increased our procurement of renewables by 16% on a GWh-basis. Earlier this year, Equinix announced the opening of its first Co-Innovation Facility
Building a Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation: Migrate to
100% renewable energy commitment: To ensure that the power we''re contracting is based on renewables, Equinix has set a target of 100% renewable energy coverage globally by 2030. We''ve already achieved 96% renewables coverage worldwide. To further support our clean energy commitments, Equinix is exploring new sources of onsite power
Equinix Purchases Clean Energy to Power All NA Data Centers
After two years of sustainability planning and identifying renewable energy opportunities, Schneider Electric worked closely with Equinix, Inc. in its recent procurement of three utility-scale Power Purchase Agreements that will provide 100 percent renewable energy coverage for all of Equinix''s data centers in North America. Schneider Electric played a key
2023 Corporate Sustainability Report | Equinix Sustainability
See how Equinix is partnering with like-minded organizations to advance low-carbon energy policies, share renewable energy procurement knowledge and encourage innovation. Data Centers. Data Centers Home. Americas Data Centers . Densest concentration of major network carriers, including some of the largest Internet exchanges and peering points
Envisioning a More Sustainable Future, Step by Step
To support our target of 100% clean and renewable energy globally by 2030, Equinix is steadfastly taking steps to build our renewable energy portfolio. This year, we rapidly scaled our PPA purchasing, increasing our
Green IT
Since 2015, Equinix has been committed to reaching 100% clean and renewable energy coverage as part of our sustainability strategy. However, meeting internationally agreed climate change targets amidst a global shortage of renewable energy presents a significant challenge.
Envisioning a More Sustainable Future, Step by Step
Scaling our impact on renewable energy. Power purchase agreements (PPAs) are long-term contracts between electricity buyers and renewable energy generators like wind and solar farms. To support our
Equinix Ranks No. 6 on EPA''s Top 100 List of Green Power Users
Equinix is a founding member of the EU Climate Neutral Data Centre Operator Pact, as well as a founding board member of the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA). The company is committed to designing and operating with an environmental focus, and in 2020 invested $14 million to stand up a global Energy Efficiency Center of Excellence
Connecting With Sustainable Purpose: Moving to 100% Renewable Energy
Equinix SG3 in Singapore. Our public commitment to achieve 100% renewable energy use globally is a long-term goal on which we made remarkable progress in 2016, reaching 56% renewable energy coverage worldwide. Our efforts were highlighted by the 225 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy that we secured via long-term power purchasing agreements
Green Power Reports | Equinix Infopaper
The data can be used to make emissions reductions and renewable energy claims to support sustainability reporting efforts and regulatory compliance. All energy and emissions data in Equinix GPRs are calculated based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and are verified according to ISO 14064 Limited Assurance.
What Are Green Bonds? How Are They Used in the Data Center
Why does Equinix use green bonds? At Equinix, we view green finance as an integral part of our sustainability strategy. Increasing renewable energy coverage is an essential aspect of our decarbonization strategy. Our focus is on procuring renewable energy from sources that significantly enhance the sustainability of local power grids
2022 Corporate Sustainability Report | Equinix Sustainability
See how Equinix is partnering with like-minded organizations to advance low-carbon energy policies, share renewable energy procurement knowledge and encourage innovation. Data Centers. Data Centers Home. Americas Data Centers . Densest concentration of major network carriers, including some of the largest Internet exchanges and peering points
Equinix & Schneider Electric Behind Seven new Wind
Equinix and renewable energy developer wpd have signed seven 20-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), with the assistance of Schneider Electric. As a result of this, seven wind farms will be built across France —
FY2023
toward our long-term goal to achieve 100% renewable energy coverage by 2030. For 2023, we maintained 96% renewable energy coverage across our portfolio, marking our sixth consecutive year of greater than 90%+ renewable energy coverage across our global footprint. We are also increasingly focused on expanding the
Sustainability Report
renewable energy coverage by 2030 Scale renewable energy purchasing globally to improve from 96% to 100% Promote health & wellness Support the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of all our employees Advocate for change Forge partnerships to advocate for innovation and action Our approach Our Future First strategy aligns our Environmental,
Expanding Renewable Energy Supply in High-Impact Markets, Equinix
The new PPA in Australia is with TagEnergy and includes the purchase of 151 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy that is expected to come online at the provider''s Golden Plains Wind Farm – East project in 2029. The agreement is Equinix''s first long-term renewable energy agreement in the Asia-Pacific region.
Expanding Renewable Energy Supply in High-Impact Markets, Equinix
The agreement is Equinix''s first long-term renewable energy agreement in the Asia-Pacific region. PPAs are financial contracts that bring to market renewable energy projects, such as wind and
