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carbon ,” Diarmid explains . “ In design and construction , we incorporate lowcarbon solutions like free cooling and waste heat reuse where possible . We also prioritise energy- and water-efficient technologies , use low-carbon materials and have policies to monitor and reduce construction waste and pollution .”
During operation , ESR implements policies for sustainable management and retrofitting , continuously optimising Power Usage Effectiveness ( PUE ) and Water Usage Effectiveness ( WUE ) to enhance efficiency .
“ We prioritise the use of best-inclass energy efficient MEP systems , targeting LEED Gold certification and install a comprehensive energy monitoring scheme to optimise the performance during operation ,” explains Cindy Nguyen , who leads sustainability initiatives for ESR Data Centres business . “ We are also working closely with our JV partners and customers to improve the IT and MEP equipment efficiency .”
Innovative approaches to sustainability are being explored across ESR ’ s portfolio and water consumption is a key focus area .
“ In our design , we maximise the cycles of concentration in cooling towers , which means recycling water multiple times within the cooling system before discharge to reduce overall water use . Our water metering scheme also allows for monitoring and optimisation of water consumption during operation . In areas facing water scarcity , we adopt waterfree cooling systems to prioritise the essential needs of local communities while ensuring the operational resilience of our data centres .”
“ We prioritise the use of best-in-class energy efficient MEP systems , targeting LEED Gold certification and install a comprehensive energy monitoring scheme to optimise our performance ”
CINDY NGUYEN SENIOR ESG MANAGER , DATA CENTRES , ESR GROUP
100 December 2024