Driving responsible corporate citizenship with a range of environmental, social, and governance initiatives.
At DataBank, we take seriously our responsibility to make positive impacts to the environment, our employees, and the communities in which we operate. We do this by aligning our corporate values of putting people first, rewarding ownership and collaboration, and demanding transparency and accountability at every level of the organization. Realizing positive ESG outcomes will inspire the confidence, gratitude, and loyalty of our employees, customers, partners, investors, and communities — and make the world a better place.
Explore our Environment, Social, and Governance issues by clicking the icons below. You can also download our latest ESG Report.
DataBank has a dedicated focus on energy management. We use efficient standard designs, undergo energy efficiency retrofits, and purchase renewable power as part of our environmental programs.
Go to this section to learn more about our energy management, use of renewable power, our path toward net zero carbon emissions, climate risk and resiliency practices, water and waste management, and sustainable build and design.
Our focus on social responsibility begins with our employees and expands to our customers and communities. We thrive on an engaged and inclusive culture both inside and outside of the company.
You can learn about all of DataBank’s social initiatives in this document, including: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; employee engagement and development; health and safety; customer experience, and corporate citizenship.
Responsible governance is a cornerstone of our business. It starts with strong structural and oversight frameworks to guide sound policies and continues with engaged employees who embrace ethical practices.
Learn about all of DataBank’s governance in this document, including data security and privacy, business ethics and board governance, risk management, and responsible supply chain.
“From our focus on facility energy management, to our inclusive and engaged culture, to the ethical and secure ways in which we operate every day, DataBank has worked diligently to ingrain ESG principles across our organization. We will continue to prioritize the well-being of our stakeholders – employees, customers, partners, investors, the public, and our environment – through our ESG journey.”
– Raul Martynek, DataBank Chief Executive Officer
Everyone, from the members of the Board of Directors to data center technicians at individual facilities, has a role to play within ESG at DataBank. Our ESG governance and oversight structure begins with our Board of Directors and cascades throughout the organization.
We believe that ESG programs should operate transparently. To that end, ESG metrics are shared with our investors and Board of Directors quarterly, and we produce an annual ESG report. Additionally, we report through GRESB and EcoVadis and align with SASB, TCFD, GHG Protocol, OECD, UN Global Compact and UN Sustainability Development Goals frameworks. Through our focus on ESG, we have achieved Silver status with EcoVadis. Our ESG reporting aligns with globally recognized frameworks.
DataBank’s initial Materiality Assessment was conducted in 2022. We engaged numerous stakeholders in open discussions and surveys to gain valuable insights that have informed our ESG strategy. Feedback for the materiality matrix was gathered from employees, the executive team, investors, and customers:
Beyond the materiality assessment, consistent and transparent stakeholder engagement is a standard best practice at DataBank. In addition to quarterly Board of Directors meetings, we engage with investors frequently through ad hoc touch points to discuss all elements of our business. Numerous employee initiatives, including engagement surveys, ensure frequent communication and feedback between employees and leadership. We engage with customers regularly throughout the year, during quarterly business reviews, and by requesting feedback via surveys. DataBank actively participates in community and public review discussions to ensure we have the best interests of our communities in mind as we undertake new projects. ESG is specifically addressed with stakeholders through these engagement avenues. DataBank does not take part in public policy advocacy or lobbying activities.
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