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Leading the future of data center sustainability
The data center industry stands at a critical juncture. As digital transformation accelerates and AI workloads surge, the demand for sustainable IT data centers has never been greater. Iron Mountain Data Centers leads this transformation with comprehensive green data center solutions that reduce emissions and don't compromise on performance, reliability, or security. We deliver capacity for a sustainable digital future, helping our customers meet their sustainability goals while supporting mission-critical operations.
Our sustainable data centers combine cutting-edge cooling with clean energy, delivering carbon-neutral infrastructure that demonstrates the benefits of corporate responsibility in business while supporting mission-critical operations. From underground facilities to innovative clean energy solutions, we're setting new standards for data center sustainability.
Why choose a green data center?
100% matched clean energy
Our facilities utilize verified renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, and hydro power, showcasing the benefits of corporate responsibility in business.
BREEAM & data center sustainability certification
Industry-leading environmental building standards with comprehensive data center sustainability certification across our portfolio. In addition to BREEAM, five of our data centers in the US are awarded Energy Star certification.
Energy efficient infrastructure
Optimized facility design and operations that maximize energy efficiency across our data center portfolio.
Climate Pledge & Climate Neutral Data Center Pact Signatory
We were the first colocation provider to become a Climate Pledge Signatory, as well as a signatory of the Climate Neutral Data Center Pact, demonstrating our commitment to industry-leading climate action.
Data centers and ESG
Enabling clients to credibly reduce their reportable emissions with clean energy and accurate reporting through sustainable data center infrastructure. Our facilities support organizations seeking ESG data centers that deliver comprehensive environmental, social, and governance benefits.
Industry-leading clean energy expertise
We have maintained expertise in decarbonizing our clients' energy supply, dating back to our involvement with the Future of Internet Power workgroup and the development of innovative clean energy contracts ever since.
Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) Member
Iron Mountain is a proactive member of CEBA, collaborating with customers, suppliers, and policymakers to demonstrate that renewable energy is not only environmentally responsible but also cost-effective and reliable, with stable costs and long-term fixed contracts.
2023 Data Centers sustainability report
For Iron Mountain sustainability has always been synonymous with success. This is because our primary focus is on building and maintaining long-term customer relationships based on trust. Check out our latest 2023 data centers sustainability report to learn more.
2022 Data Centers sustainability report
Sustainability continues to be a top priority for Iron Mountain's data center business. Check out our latest 2022 Data Center Sustainability Report to see how we're progressing towards our goals.
2021 Data Centers sustainability report
We embrace our responsibility to contribute to the fight for a net-zero future for our planet.
Our sustainability commitments & targets
Iron Mountain Data Centers is committed to achieving measurable environmental impact through science-based targets and transparent reporting. Our sustainability framework addresses every aspect of our operations, from energy consumption to supply chain responsibility. Our data centers include many of the newest and most energy-efficient builds in the colocation industry. As signatories to the Climate Neutral Data Center Pact we have clear commitments to achieving low PUE, responsible water usage and repurposing waste heat when possible.
Our green data center solutions portfolio
Underground data centers
Our underground facilities leverage natural green data center cooling, geothermal advantages, and enhanced security while providing exceptional energy efficiency for ecological data center operations.
BREEAM certified facilities
AZP-2 Phoenix stands as the first BREEAM certified data center in North America, setting industry standards for sustainable, green data center design and environmental performance. All new data centers will achieve green building certification.
On-site solar generation
Our NJE-1 facility in Edison, New Jersey generates over 9 million kWh per year through on-site solar installations, reducing grid dependence and providing dedicated clean energy.
Renewable tidal energy partnership
Our pioneering partnership with SeaQurrent represents the next frontier in green energy data center innovation, harnessing tidal energy for sustainable data center operations.
Our sustainability partners
Iron Mountain Data Centers has established strategic partnerships to advance sustainable data center solutions. Our partnership with SeaQurrent pioneers tidal energy innovation, while our CEBA membership enables us to advocate for cost-effective clean energy procurement. Through collaboration with the Future of Internet Power, we developed industry best practices for GHG reporting and the carbon credit protocols behind our award-winning Green Power Pass. These, among other partnerships, enable 100% matched renewable power and set new sustainability standards.
Frequently asked questions
What is BREEAM certification?
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is the world's leading sustainability assessment method for buildings. Our BREEAM Excellent certification demonstrates our commitment to the highest environmental standards in data center design and operations.
How does Iron Mountain ensure 100% matched renewable power?
We have a portfolio of clean energy contracts, including local green tariffs, long-term Power Purchase Agreements and the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs) equivalent to 100% of our electricity consumption from verified clean energy sources, including wind, solar, and hydropower. This ensures net-zero carbon emissions from grid electricity.
What makes an energy-efficient data center?
Energy-efficient data centers optimize Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) through advanced green data center cooling systems, efficient power distribution, data center environmental controls, underground facilities, and innovative green data center design that minimizes energy consumption while maintaining optimal performance.
Is a clean data center the same as a green data center?
There is not much difference between the terms. Clean data centers focus on minimizing environmental impact. Green data centers encompass broader sustainability practices, including the use of clean energy, green data center design, and comprehensive environmental stewardship throughout the facility's lifecycle.
What are the current data center sustainability trends?
Key data center sustainability trends include AI-driven energy optimization, renewable energy integration, green colocation services, green data center cooling innovations, ESG data centers, and transparent sustainability reporting. Iron Mountain leads in all these areas.
How do sustainable data centers support corporate responsibility?
ESG data centers provide comprehensive sustainability reporting, data center sustainability certification, and transparent metrics that demonstrate the benefits of corporate responsibility in business while helping organizations meet environmental compliance requirements.
Additional resources
The changing face of data center sustainability
Our latest blog from Director of Energy & Sustainability, Chris Pennington, features his thoughts on our recent sustainability report and how the data center industry has changed and matured over the past decade.
AI at the carbon crossroads
This e-book outlines three critical sustainable principles that data center users of all sizes should consider when planning their HPC or AI infrastructure needs.
Data center sustainability overview: Decarbonize your IT
We are the data center industry’s leading low-carbon provider because we plan ahead and take action to support our customers sustainability targets. If your company had carbon reduction goals, then our sustainability program overview slick will give you a good overview how we could help meet your goals.
5 steps to data center decarbonization
Many of our customers have set ambitious targets to reduce or eliminate carbon emissions from their IT. Iron Mountain Data Centers (IMDC) sees supporting and enabling these ambitions as a vital part of its business.
Customer guide to data center decarbonization
Sustainability is being treated more and more like compliance and is being specified in RFPs, assessed and reported in the same way. Data center providers need to look beyond PUE, WUE and CUE. Learn more today.
A zero carbon framework for the industry
We’re committed to a sustainable digital future and this includes decarbonizing our operations. Doing so enables our customers to achieve their climate goals, as they recognize their footprint inside our facilities as part of their reportable performance.
The end of greenwash
The way colocation providers manage their customer power is now as important as uptime, security and efficiency. This means that the use of sustainability terminology needs to be just as rigorous and universal as for other core business processes.
The twin infrastructure impacts of generative AI and how to deal with them
Sustainability leader Iron Mountain Data Centers is investing heavily in next generation carbon reduction measures which will be vital to sustain the exponential growth of generative AI.
Building sustainable data center practices
How Asset Lifecycle Management Can Reduce IT's Environmental Impact.
Data center building regulations in Europe point to sustainability goals
Michael Goh, VP, GM of EMEA & APAC explores how Amsterdam's data center industry is working toward a more sustainable future. Explore sustainability goals in the European data center market.
Data that doesn't cost the Earth: Planning to practice
To those who have been reading our blogs on data center infrastructure sustainability, we would like to say thank you very much. This may not be the sexiest or simplest of topics.
The importance of sustainable data centers
Learn about the crucial role of data center sustainability in reducing carbon emissions, conserving energy, and creating a more sustainable future.
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