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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Growing our digital infrastructure sustainably

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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Driving social progress

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

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Leading with integrity

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

Governance initiatives

Looking for more resources or past reports?

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.

Reference guide

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

Frequently asked questions about sustainability

What is Equinix’s approach to environmental responsibility?

Equinix designs, builds and operates high-performance data centers that optimize energy and water use, meet recognized building standards and integrate circular practices and green spaces.

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

Equinix targets key commodities and materials for reducing embodied carbon emissions in construction projects. Working collaboratively with our general contractors, we embed sustainability into our new build data centers through a three-pillar hierarchy. Avoid: identifying opportunities to use fewer materials, avoiding some emissions entirely. Reduce: Selecting lower impact alternatives for the materials that cannot be avoided. Innovate: Exploring partnerships that accelerate and scale technologies and materials that support a low-carbon future.

What are Equinix’s green data center initiatives?

Equinix focuses on environmental initiatives where we can make the biggest impact. These areas include energy supply and availability, water withdrawal and consumption, waste and circularity, and reducing our carbon footprint through efficiency, clean and renewable energy solutions, low-carbon building materials, and collaborating with suppliers to reduce emissions across our value chain.