ability to pinpoint and optimise power and cooling to specific spaces .
This includes Water Freedom as a key feature . Water Freedom is the industry ’ s first true zero-water cooling solution paired with 100 % renewable energy making QTS ’ data centres some of the most water-efficient data centres in the world .
“ Previously , companies could do zerowater cooling systems , but they required a lot more energy ,” Wright explained . “ This meant there was a trade-off between being either energy-efficient or water-efficient . Water Freedom uses a low-pressure , pumped , refrigerant system that uses outside air economisation to deliver worldclass energy efficiency metrics , as well as using minimal water . It ’ s a game-changer .”
Going above and beyond ESG goals Technology companies are renowned for having aggressive decarbonisation goals and QTS is expected to match their standards in its data centre builds . “ Whenever we go into new markets , we strive to achieve what others have never done before ,” Wright explains . “ It ’ s all about being good to society and our bottom line at the same time . We want to lead the industry and encourage others to follow .”
Although sustainability means something different to everyone , QTS places great importance on their programme being “ financially , culturally , and operationally ” sustainable , to ensure the company achieves its ESG goals for years to come . As a result , QTS is passionate about creating new initiatives that create value for stakeholders , while also benefiting society at the same time . These initiatives consider QTS ’ influence and impact on the environment through energy , water and waste while addressing the company ’ s relationship with its employees and communities .
QTS ’ success-based giving programmes The company has also introduced unique “ success-based giving programmes ” based on the amount of energy contracted by each customer .
While attending a sustainability conference in San Francisco , Wright and his team met American Forests – a non-profit conservation organisation , dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy forest ecosystems .
“ We loved their mission , but we couldn ’ t immediately come up with a way a data centre company could work with a tree planting organisation ,” Wright explains . “ As the team was brainstorming , we came up with the idea of linking the success of QTS to planting trees .”
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