Future First sustainability in action

Future First is our commitment to sustainability as we deliver digital infrastructure that fosters positive change through secure, efficient and responsible solutions. Our sustainability efforts shorten the path to operational excellence, energy-efficient innovation and thriving communities.

96%

Renewable energy

Eighth year in a row with 90%+ global renewable energy coverage

54,400+

Hours of employee volunteering

A 45% year-over-year increase

$9.5B

In green bonds issued since 2020

Making Equinix a top five US corporate issuer of green bonds

Earning recognition

EcoVadis

EPA Green Power Partner

Schneider Electric Global Sustainability Impact Award

CDP A-list

Human Rights Campaign award

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Desarrollamos nuestra infraestructura digital de forma sostenible

We are committed to decarbonizing and minimizing our environmental impact while enabling our customers to leverage the full potential of the digital economy.

Environmental initiatives

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Impulsamos el progreso social

Equinix plays a vital role in society, empowering connections and enabling innovations that enrich how we live and work. We foster belonging for all, cultivate a people-centered culture and work to bridge the digital divide in communities.

Social initiatives

Equinix corporate campus building photographed at sunset with exterior lights and visible workspace interiors.

Lideramos con integridad

We build our business on a foundation of ethical conduct for accessible, resilient and responsibly managed digital infrastructure

Governance initiatives

¿Busca más recursos o informes anteriores?

Explore past reports, disclosures, policies and more in our sustainability resource hub

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Map of sustainability initiatives

Explore our interactive map to see sustainability features and certifications at each of our data center locations globally.

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For a list of features and certifications at all Equinix data centers, you may also download as a PDF.

Guía de referencia

Indoor atrium with natural light, landscaped plants, and collaborative seating inside a modern data center building. — Indoor atrium at Equinix PA6 in Paris integrates greenery and natural lighting.

Rooftop solar panels installed across a commercial facility with HVAC units visible under a partly cloudy sky. — Onsite rooftop solar panels at Equinix SY9 in Sydney generate clean energy.

Row of Bloom Energy solid‑oxide fuel cell units installed along the exterior of a data center building. — Fuel cell systems at Equinix DC21 provide resilient, low‑emissions power

Several wooden beehives placed in a grassy landscaped area on the roof of a data center building. — Beehives on the rooftop of Equinix PA10 support local biodiversity

Modern data center building beside a landscaped pond with a fountain and surrounding green space. — Equinix DC12 campus integrates water features and green space

Industrial piping and valves visible beneath a transparent panel inside mechanical infrastructure equipment. — Liquid cooling systems optimize efficiency at Equinix OS3

Indoor atrium with natural light, landscaped plants, and collaborative seating inside a modern data center building. — Indoor atrium at Equinix PA6 in Paris integrates greenery and natural lighting.

Rooftop solar panels installed across a commercial facility with HVAC units visible under a partly cloudy sky. — Onsite rooftop solar panels at Equinix SY9 in Sydney generate clean energy.

Row of Bloom Energy solid‑oxide fuel cell units installed along the exterior of a data center building. — Fuel cell systems at Equinix DC21 provide resilient, low‑emissions power

Several wooden beehives placed in a grassy landscaped area on the roof of a data center building. — Beehives on the rooftop of Equinix PA10 support local biodiversity

Modern data center building beside a landscaped pond with a fountain and surrounding green space. — Equinix DC12 campus integrates water features and green space

Industrial piping and valves visible beneath a transparent panel inside mechanical infrastructure equipment. — Liquid cooling systems optimize efficiency at Equinix OS3

Our growth did not come at the expense of our values. It was driven by them.

Adaire Fox-Martin Chief Executive Officer and President

Preguntas frecuentes sobre sostenibilidad

What is Equinix’s approach to environmental responsibility?

Equinix diseña, construye y opera centros de datos de alto rendimiento que optimizan el uso de la energía y el agua, cumplen con estándares de construcción reconocidos e integran prácticas circulares y espacios ecológicos.

What role does sustainability play in the development of Equinix’s new data centers?

Equinix pone el foco en materias primas y materiales clave para reducir las emisiones de carbono inherentes a proyectos de construcción. En colaboración con nuestros contratistas generales, integramos la sostenibilidad en nuestros nuevos centros de datos mediante una jerarquía de tres pilares. Evitación: identificar oportunidades para utilizar menos materiales y evitar por completo algunas emisiones. Reducción: seleccionar alternativas de menor impacto para los materiales que no se pueden evitar. Innovación: explorar acuerdos que aceleren y escalen tecnologías y materiales que apoyan un futuro bajo en carbono.

What are Equinix’s green data center initiatives?

Equinix se centra en iniciativas medioambientales en las que podemos generar el mayor impacto. Estas áreas incluyen suministro y disponibilidad de energía, extracción y consumo de agua, residuos y circularidad y reducción de nuestra huella de carbono a través de la eficiencia, soluciones de energía limpia y renovable, materiales de construcción bajos en carbono y colaboración con proveedores para reducir las emisiones en toda nuestra cadena de valor.