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Vantage Data Centers provides renewable energy options to customers at all campuses globally
Vantage Data Centers , a leading global provider of hyperscale data centre campuses , has announced that it now provides access to renewable energy options at each of its North American and European campuses to enable customers to reduce their carbon emissions . Additionally , the company has hired two experts to lead its environmental sustainability commitments across the globe .
Four of the company ’ s campuses are currently powered by more than 99 % renewable energy ( hydro , tidal and wind ) for critical IT load through Vantage ’ s utility partners , while the other campuses provide access to green power purchases and renewable energy credits through local utility partners . Vantage actively works with energy providers , customers and industry groups to advocate and invest in additional renewable energy options globally .
As part of an expanded focus on environmental goals , the company named Amanda Sutton as Senior Director of Sustainability to lead Vantage ’ s global sustainability programme to lessen its environmental impacts worldwide . In addition , Neal Kalita will serve as the Director of Power and Sustainability with a focus on the company ’ s European campuses . Sutton and Kalita join a global team overseeing environmentally responsible facility design , construction and operations .
“ Vantage is working collaboratively with our customers , investors and utilities to invest in sources of renewable energy and to set goals in all areas of sustainable development in order to make a positive impact in the communities where we operate ,” said Sureel Choksi , President and CEO , Vantage Data Centers . “ Part of our commitment to expand our ESG programme included adding leadership in several areas , and I ’ m thrilled to have Amanda and Neal on board to provide a new depth of expertise to our team .”
As part of its Environmental , Safety and Corporate Governance ( ESG ) programme , Vantage is taking a broad approach to the many facets of environmental sustainability .
“ Vantage is approaching sustainability from all angles ,” said Sutton . “ While energy efficiency and access to renewable energy are major focus areas , we are also investing in resources to reduce our carbon footprint , decrease water usage and be a good community partner . We want to ensure our campuses strengthen the communities where we operate while providing beautiful , comfortable and healthy spaces for our customers and employees to do their best work .” ◊
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