SÃO PAULO, May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Scala Data Centers, the Latin American sustainable
data center platform leader in the hyperscale market, has again
reaffirmed its dedication to driving environmental awareness within
the industry. Today, Scala announces the launch of its 2023
Sustainability Report, which comes on the heels of accepting the
exclusive role as the sole Sustainability Sponsor at the upcoming
International Telecoms Week (ITW), the premier gathering of global
executives in the digital infrastructure ecosystem.
Since beginning operations in 2020, Scala has been a
carbon-neutral company operating with 100% of the power used in its
operations coming from renewable sources, the first Latin American
data center firm to achieve this status. The announcement of these
two initiatives underscores the company's commitment to
sustainability and its leadership in the industry.
"At Scala Data Centers, our mission is to propel Latin America forward sustainably, delivering
value to our stakeholders while prioritizing the needs of our
customers, employees, and the broader community," said Marcos
Peigo, co-founder and CEO of Scala Data Centers." By releasing our
annual sustainability report and partnering with one of the most
influential telecom events worldwide, Scala keeps its promises and
demonstrates that sustainability isn't just a concept at Scala—it's
ingrained in us and drives our business forward."
Scala's 2023 Sustainability Report will be released this
Thursday, 16, during the event, and showcases the
company's commitment to environmental stewardship and integrating
this philosophy into all aspects of the company. The report details
the company's journey as a leading sustainable data center
platform, highlighting its innovative approach to enhancing
hyperscale data center sustainability across the region. Scala's
comprehensive sustainability initiatives include using 100%
renewable and certified energy, advanced cooling systems that
minimize water and energy usage, and a robust recycling program
supporting a circular economy.
In just four years, Scala Data Centers has achieved remarkable
milestones, including:
- Operational DC Sites and Expansion: 12 operational
sites, with additional sites under construction or development
across strategic markets such as Chile, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. Scala has just announced the
groundbreaking of a 560 MW power substation in São Paulo, the
largest substation dedicated to a data center campus in
Brazil.
- IT Capacity: Over 80MW in current operational IT
capacity, plus an additional 900MW under construction and planning,
including 160MW already booked by hyperscale customers.
- Investment Commitment: Over US$1.6 billion has been committed to the
Brazilian 450MW IT Tamboré campus, the most significant data center
campus in Latin America and among
the top 10 globally. With expansion plans spanning all venues in
the four Latin American countries Scala operates in, it aims to
ramp up its data center launches and expansions to reach a total of
US$2 billion by 2024 and 2025.
- Green Energy Usage: 2900GWh of green energy secured to
power Scala's data centers across Latin
America through 2033, highlighting a prolonged dedication to
sustainability.
- Innovation in Hyperscale Market: Scala is pioneering the
hyperscale market with tailored solutions, such as single-tenant
buildings and modular infrastructure, that meet stringent quality
standards in record time.
- FastDeploy Methodology: Scala's proprietary FastDeploy
methodology cuts data center deployment time by up to 50%,
enhancing Scala's market agility and responsiveness.
- Future-proof design: All the new buildings showcase
their FutureProof design, enabling densities ranging from 24kW per
rack up to 100kW per rack with liquid cooling technologies.
Prepared for AI/ML, they can support high-density and evolving
demands.
Additionally, Scala's support of ITW as the sole Sustainability
Sponsor accurately reflects the company's commitment to
responsible, sustainability-first business practices. Through this
sponsorship, Scala will be able to showcase innovative practices
and technologies that significantly reduce the environmental impact
of data center operations and assist in fostering a more
eco-conscious event experience.
"Through operational efficiency, energy and water conservation,
carbon footprint reduction, education investment, and a culture of
integrity, we embody sustainability at our core," adds Christiana Weisshuhn, Senior Director of ESG and
Communications at Scala. "Our sponsorship at ITW 2024 presents an
opportunity to influence the global tech community and champion
sustainable practices that pave the way to a greener future."
ITW will take place May 15-17 in
National Harbor, Maryland.
Throughout the event, Scala will engage in critical discussions and
share successful strategies for sustainable infrastructure
development. This involvement underscores Scala's commitment to
setting new sustainability standards within the tech industry and
advancing environmentally conscious operations.
About Scala Data Centers
Scala Data Centers is the leading sustainable data center
platform in the Latin America
hyperscale market. Based in Brazil
and backed by DigitalBridge, it was developed to meet and exceed
the growing demand for digital access in Latin America. Scala has a highly qualified
team of over 1,000 professionals and applies a flexible and
innovative approach to delivering exceptional colocation services
for Hyperscale customers, cloud software, service providers, and
large companies. We customize state-of-the-art solutions for each
client in the construction of state-of-the-art data centers with
high availability, high rate of energy efficiency, and very high
density capable of supporting the AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence /
Machine Learning) workloads. All this is combined with best
sustainability practices guided by our ESG (Environmental, Social,
Governance) program.
For more information, visit
https://scaladatacenters.com/en/.
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