construction resources into projects faster than organisations that may only be building one data centre per country or per market .”
ESR is pursuing a flexible business model , where it can be both a developer-investor and a capital partner for operators and hyperscale customers . This allows the company to tailor its approach to each market and customer need .
“ We ’ ll continue to have a flexible business model which allows us to be the developer and partner of choice for operators and customers who want the skills and ability that the ESR Data Centre team can bring to support them in new markets or just expanding in their existing markets ,” Diarmid says .
ESR is committed to its ambitious sustainability goals , designing and delivering for LEED Gold certification across all assets and achieving net zero data centres powered by 100 % renewable energy by 2040 , with an interim target of 75 % by 2030 . ESR ’ s strategy is built on three pillars :
• Sustainable construction
• Operational efficiency
• Renewable energy These principles – aligned with the ESR Group ESG framework – guide the company in developing Green Data Centres and are integrated throughout every project phase .
“ During site selection , we avoid sensitive areas , such as disaster-prone zones or habitats for endangered species . We conduct climate risk assessments to ensure resilience against climate change and design mitigation measures as needed . We also explore retrofitting existing buildings into data centres to significantly reduce embodied
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