Data center real estate investment trust CyrusOne has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2040.
The company said it would meet the goal by focusing on renewable energy purchases, upgrading its existing facilities, and building new energy-efficient data centers.
Necessary steps
“We recognize sustainability as a company-wide priority and are working to reduce our environmental footprint.”
Last year, the company announced that its London I, London II, and London III data centers were running on 100 percent renewable energy, via power purchase agreements. It is currently researching using its waste heat in Amsterdam to heat local houses. The company plans to publish its first Sustainability Report next month, highlighting other renewable and efficiency initiatives.
With this week known as ‘Climate Week,’ several companies have come forward to pledge sustainability goals. Notably, Walmart has promised to have zero carbon emissions by 2040, and Morgan Stanley has targeted 2050 as its zero-carbon deadline.
