HERNDON, VA – June 11, 2024 – EdgeConneX®, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density Solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Datacloud 2024 Global Data Centre of the Year Award. This honor recognizes the company’s focus on building where its customers want to go at scale globally and its steadfast commitment to sustainability.
Tripling its capacity with expansions into Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and new European markets—EdgeConneX now boasts 80+ data centers across 50+ markets. EdgeConneX innovative approach allows customers to choose the location, scale, and type of facility best suited to their needs.
“We are honored to receive the DataCloud 2024 Global Data Centre of the Year award. This recognition reflects our relentless pursuit of innovation and sustainability. By expanding our global footprint and enhancing our sustainability initiatives, we continue to support our customers’ evolving digital infrastructure needs.” – Randy Brouckman, CEO and Co-founder, EdgeConneX
Significant Milestones and Expansions over the past year include:
- April 2024: Secured additional $1.9B in sustainability-linked financing to support EMEA expansion, marking over $7B in total green investments to date.
- February 2024: Achieved Zero Waste to Landfill Operations Platinum Certificate UL-2799 at its Amsterdam facility, with a 100% diversion rate.
January 2024: Affirmed commitment to sustainable operations with formal validation by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for greenhouse gas emissions and near-term science-based reduction targets. - September 2023: Entered the Malaysian market with data centers offering 300MW capacity in Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Jalil, and Cyberjaya, providing highly proximate, scalable, high-power designs.
- September 2023: Secured $403.8 million in sustainability-linked financing to support APAC expansion, enhancing sustainability capabilities, including power efficiency and renewable energy sources.
- May 2023: Partnered with Adani Group to build India’s first integrated Data Center & Technology Park in Andhra Pradesh, boosting the local technology ecosystem.
- April 2023: Expanded into Israel by constructing a facility in Rishon.
- March 2023: Successfully executed $3.3 billion in sustainability-linked financing, enabling the development of critical digital infrastructure to support global data center requirements.
- March 2023: Connected its data center located in Sant Boi de Llobregat, (Barcelona) Spain, to the AFR-IX Barcelona Cable Landing Station (CLS), securing a critical entry and exit point between Barcelona, Europe, Africa, and the rest of the World.
Commitment to Sustainability: EdgeConneX is dedicated to improving efficiencies in power and water consumption, reducing carbon and GHG emissions, minimizing environmental impacts, and managing e-waste and recycling. The company holds itself accountable for all compliance requirements within the communities in which it operates. Achievements include:
- Achieved Scope 1 and 2 sustainability thresholds, with all data centers globally powered by 100% renewable energy and attained a 44% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.
- Achieved an Operational Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.27.
- Ranked highest for transparency and efficiency in Structure Research’s Inaugural State of Environmental Impact Report.
- Launched a multi-year project at the Houston data center to measure the viability of 24/7 carbon-free energy using AI-enabled technology.
- Earned ISO 14001 certifications and a Silver EcoVadis Medal for strong sustainability management.
About EdgeConneX
Backed by EQT Infrastructure, part of the global investment organization EQT, EdgeConneX provides a full range of sustainable data center solutions worldwide. We work closely with our customers to offer choices in location, scale, and type of facility, from Build-to-Suit to Build-to-Density. EdgeConneX is a global leader in anytime, anywhere, and any scale data center services for a diverse portfolio of industries, including Cloud, AI, Content, Networks, and more. With a mission predicated on taking care of our customers, our people, and our planet, EdgeConneX strives to Empower Your Edge. For more information, please visit edgeconnex.com.