Digital Edge CEO John Freeman explains how the company keeps prioritising sustainability as it expands further across the Asia-Pacific data centre market
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Digital Edge CEO John Freeman explains how the company keeps prioritising sustainability as it expands further across the Asia-Pacific data centre market
In a region where data demands continue to grow and infrastructure requirements become increasingly complex, Digital Edge has positioned itself as a provider focused on sustainable expansion across the Asia-Pacific( APAC) data centre market.
The company, which now manages 24 data centres in operation or under development, recently secured a US $ 1.6bn capital injection that signals confidence in its expansion strategy during a period of changing hyperscale demand.
Having been at the helm as CEO since January 2025, John Freeman explains that environmental, social and governance( ESG) principles have guided the company from its inception in late 2019.
“ ESG has been embedded as part of our culture and framework from day one when we formed the company,” he says.“ It’ s really been a core pillar for us and drives every decision that we make across the platform and the entire lifecycle of a data centre whether it’ s site selection, operations, power procurement or water usage.”
ESG as the foundation, rather than an afterthought In his first five months as CEO, John says he has concentrated on institutionalising
156 July 2025