DALLAS, July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Datacenters is thrilled
to announce that it has received its first Zero Waste to Landfill
Validation from UL Solutions, making it one of a small, select
group of data center services providers to receive the distinction.
This certification is the first for Compass, with more to come, as
part of Compass' unwavering commitment to sustainability and
environmental stewardship within the data center industry.
Achieving Zero Waste to Landfill Validation from UL Solutions is
a significant milestone. It confirms that all waste generated at
this Toronto data center undergoes
responsible recycling and diversion practices, ensuring minimal
impact on the environment. By adhering to stringent waste
management practices, Compass Datacenters not only reduces its
carbon footprint but also sets a benchmark for sustainable
practices in the sector.
"We have long championed zero waste and our compliance teams are
hard at work toward this goal at each of our sites," said
Chris Crosby, CEO of Compass Data
Centers. "The Zero Waste to Landfill Validation from UL Solutions
is a rewarding confirmation of our efforts to be good stewards of
our resources and good neighbors."
Compass' goal is to achieve and maintain UL Zero Waste standards
at all campuses. The process of validating other sites is underway
now. As future campuses come online, those sites are eligible for
validation after an 18-month period of establishing and validating
the site's zero waste program.
"On behalf of our compliance teams, I'm beyond thrilled for
Compass Datacenters to be recognized for this distinction," said
Sudhir Kalra, Executive Vice
President of Global Operations for Compass. "It underscores our
teams' commitment to zero waste goals and recognizes their hard
work and accomplishment."
Keys to zero waste
For Compass, repurposing materials is a huge driver of zero
waste. For one example, the air filters used in our cooling units
are washed and reused. That's hundreds of industrial-scale filters
per building, thousands per campus, that might otherwise end up in
a landfill.
Beyond repurposing, close integration with customers and
suppliers makes it possible to prevent surplus product ever being
generated. Compass recycles, reuses or repurposes as much as it
can. In addition, all employees at Compass campuses are trained to
recognize opportunities to eliminate or reduce waste, empowered to
elevate opportunities for improvement, and well-versed in the
5 Rs of zero waste: refuse, reduce,
reuse, recycle and rot.
Validation from UL Solutions supports Compass Datacenters'
broader sustainability strategy, which includes ongoing initiatives
to enhance energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
positively impact water resources and improve the environments
surrounding Compass campuses.
As the demand for data processing and storage continues to grow,
Compass Datacenters will continue to deliver sustainable solutions
to support local environments and a lower-carbon future.
About Compass Datacenters
Compass Datacenters, one of
Inc. Magazine's 5000 fastest growing companies, designs and
constructs data centers for some of the world's largest
hyperscalers and cloud providers on campuses across the globe. Our
corporate culture is predicated on continual improvement and
innovation and has enabled us to marry technology with modern
manufacturing methods to enhance our ability to consistently
deliver our customer's projects faster, with no sacrifices in
quality. Since our inception, our sustainability efforts have
encompassed the entire data center from its design to its
post-delivery performance, including the efficient use of land,
water-free cooling and a focus on Green House Gas reduction in the
materials used to build our facilities and in their operation.
Compass embraces a long-term perspective with the financial
strength of investors Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and Brookfield
Infrastructure. For more information, visit
www.compassdatacenters.com.
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