ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), a prominent data centre service provider based in Singapore, has announced significant strides in its sustainability efforts, as detailed in its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. The company achieved 78.5% renewable energy usage, surpassing its initial targets, and recorded a 22.9% reduction in carbon emissions year-on-year, moving closer to its goal of carbon-neutral operations by 2030.
The report highlights STT GDC’s commitment to sustainable practices, which are seen as essential for the future of the data centre industry. Bruno Lopez, President and CEO of STT GDC, stated, “As the digital economy accelerates, our responsibility as infrastructure providers extends beyond simply supporting growth; we must lead with purpose and innovation.”
Key achievements in 2024 include the issuance of $365 million (S$500 million) in Sustainability-Linked Perpetual securities, marking the first such issuance by a data centre company globally. Additionally, STT GDC has enhanced its Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework, setting ambitious targets such as increasing renewable energy use to 85% by 2028.
The company also pioneered the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil for backup generators in Singapore and piloted an AI-based autonomous control system for cooling optimisation. These initiatives underscore STT GDC’s dedication to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing operational sustainability.
The ESG report, covering data from 1 January to 31 December 2024, reflects STT GDC’s ongoing efforts to integrate ethical and responsible business practices, with all employees receiving anti-corruption training and zero incidents reported. As STT GDC continues its sustainability journey, it sets a benchmark for the industry in building a resilient digital infrastructure.
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