In early 2023, DataBank was recognized on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership Top 30 Tech & Telecom list for the third consecutive year, ranking #17 among major technology and telecommunications organizations for green power use. In 2022, the company procured nearly 190 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power, representing approximately 20 % of its total electricity needs and 28 % of direct utility consumption, highlighting its commitment to reducing the environmental impact of data center operations. The ranking reflects the company’s proactive sustainability strategy, including its pledge to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 2030 and its efforts to source renewable energy across multiple markets. DataBank already sources 100 % renewable energy in several facilities and plans to expand its use of zero-carbon power further. EPA’s Green Power Partnership encourages organizations to adopt green power solutions to reduce air pollution and drive demand for renewable energy. DataBank’s appearance on the list underscores both the data center industry’s significant electricity consumption and the feasibility of
advancing sustainability through meaningful renewable procurement, energy efficiency design in facilities, and innovative technologies that support environmental stewardship.
