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Grow with QTS - a customer program in partnership with American Forests
For every 100kW that is contracted, not used, each month per customer, QTS will donate one tree through American Forests.
Corporate Sustainability
QTS has made a commitment to corporate responsibility through our key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
QTS is the sustainability leader in the data center industry.
Our Approach to ESG
Environmental
We have set measurable, relevant and timely targets that will reduce carbon footprint and support the clean energy industry, improve the lives of stakeholders and increase financial returns. Based on current projections, our environmental goals include:
Learn MoreGoals
- Procure 100% of our power from carbon-free energy sources
- Portfolio wide annual WUE reduction of 5%
- Voluntary Reporting
- Design 100% of buildings to Green Building Standards, pursue ENERGY STAR certification for all eligible properties
- Install EV charging stations at 75% of our facilities by 2025
- Recycle 90% of our Operational Waste by 2025
Social
We strive to satisfy and improve the lives of our employees and communities. For these reasons, volunteerism and community are listed among our core values, and we have robust programs in place to help improve the health and well-being of our employees and local communities.
Learn MoreInitiatives
- Sustainability Leadership Team dedicated to critical projects
- Staying on top of news and innovation that can be applied to help reduce our environmental impact
- Investing in our employees with learning and development programs, comprehensive benefits and recognition programs
- Engaging the community through volunteerism
- Employ Net Promoter Score Survey (NPS) to measure customer satisfaction and brand perception
Governance
Our corporate governance is structured in a manner that we believe closely aligns our interests with those of our employees and customers.
Learn MoreAreas of Impact
- Board of Directors criteria and election
- Informed oversight of risk management process
- Standing Committee membership
- Stock ownership guidelines
- Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Environmental
We have set measurable, relevant and timely targets that will reduce carbon footprint and support the clean energy industry, improve the lives of stakeholders and increase financial returns. Based on current projections, our environmental goals include:
Goals
- Procure 100% of our power from carbon-free energy sources
- Portfolio wide annual WUE reduction of 5%
- Voluntary Reporting
- Design 100% of buildings to Green Building Standards, pursue ENERGY STAR certification for all eligible properties
- Install EV charging stations at 75% of our facilities by 2025
- Recycle 90% of our Operational Waste by 2025
Social
We strive to satisfy and improve the lives of our employees and communities. For these reasons, volunteerism and community are listed among our core values, and we have robust programs in place to help improve the health and well-being of our employees and local communities.
Initiatives
- Sustainability Leadership Team dedicated to critical projects
- Staying on top of news and innovation that can be applied to help reduce our environmental impact
- Investing in our employees with learning and development programs, comprehensive benefits and recognition programs
- Engaging the community through volunteerism
- Employ Net Promoter Score Survey (NPS) to measure customer satisfaction and brand perception
Governance
Our corporate governance is structured in a manner that we believe closely aligns our interests with those of our employees and customers.
Areas of Impact
- Board of Directors criteria and election
- Informed oversight of risk management process
- Standing Committee membership
- Stock ownership guidelines
- Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Our Approach to ESG
QTS has clearly established itself as the data center leader in sustainability with their vision, strategy and documented commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable world. QTS is an exemplary model for the industry to follow as we expand our focus on achieving environmental and sustainability goals going forward.
Joao Marques Lima
World Finance 2020 Sustainability Awards
As evidenced by our Powered by People approach, we believe that how we deliver our services is just as important as what is delivered. This means caring for and improving the lives of current and future employees, customers, investors and community members, and taking equal care of the environment and natural resources we all share. This helps us realize our vision of enhancing the care and improvement of human life and minimizing our carbon footprint through technology and manpower.
Our commitment to environmental sustainability, social accountability and corporate governance, rooted in sound and trusted core values, has never wavered, and we will continue to demonstrate this through an increased dedication to transparency and data-backed performance.
ESG Partnerships and Recognition
We are proud to partner with the most influential sustainability organizations who are working to make a difference in the world for current and future generations. Thanks to support of our leadership and these partnerships, we have the honor of receiving recognition for our leadership in sustainability.
Meet the Team
QTS' Sustainability Leadership Team is responsible for managing our ESG initiatives to ensure we are progressing toward our goals.
Chad Williams
Chief Executive Officer
Travis Wright
Vice President of Energy & Sustainability
Megan Hofmeyer
Sustainability Director
Kelly Michael
Director of Marketing Operations & Communications
Stephen Douglas
Executive Vice President of Finance
Jon Sizemore
Project Manager
2023 SDP Sustainability Dashboard
