CyrusOne Announces Second Net-Positive Water Data Center
CyrusOne (NASDAQ: CONE) has unveiled its second net-positive water data center in Carrollton, TX, the largest in its portfolio. Located in a high-water stress area, the facility has achieved a 67% reduction in onsite water consumption through advanced cooling technology. Collaborating with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation and Trout Unlimited, the project aims to restore 20% more water to regional watersheds than consumed in 2020. This initiative aligns with CyrusOne's commitment to sustainability and its Zero Carbon by 2040 goal, enhancing its operational footprint while addressing water scarcity challenges.
- Achieved 67% reduction in onsite water consumption at Carrollton data center.
- Restoring 20% more water to regional watersheds than consumed in 2020.
- Partnership with Bonneville Environmental Foundation and Trout Unlimited bolsters sustainability efforts.
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CyrusOne Inc. (NASDAQ: CONE), a premier global data center real estate investment trust (REIT), announces its second net-positive water data center at the Company’s Carrollton, TX location. The Carrollton data center is the single largest CyrusOne data center in the United States and is located in a high-water stress region as designated by the World Resources Institute.
“Data center operators across the world are becoming more aware of the significant water usage at these facilities,” said Kyle Myers, Senior Director of Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability at CyrusOne. “This is a great way to celebrate World Water Day on March 22 and a milestone moment for CyrusOne to further our goals on our path to a sustainable future.”
Over the past year, water efficiency projects completed at the Carrollton location have reduced onsite water consumption by
The collaboration with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) and Trout Unlimited will restore to regional watersheds
“Addressing water scarcity will require us to not only reduce consumptive water use but also restore water to nature,” said Val Fishman, Chief Development Officer at BEF. “We’re excited to have CyrusOne on board as a leader and partner helping to keep water in rivers during times of water stress. Through Water Restoration Credits, CyrusOne is supporting innovative projects on the Upper Rio Grande region that help farmers, agencies, and water managers restore water flows.”
This project exemplifies CyrusOne’s commitment to minimize impacts to the local environment and communities in which we operate and also deliver benefits when possible. The Carrollton project is the next step toward our effort to become net water positive in high water stress regions across the company’s global data center portfolio. This is in addition to the announcement earlier this year that the facility will begin incorporating renewable energy in 2021, in support of its Zero Carbon by 2040 target.
About CyrusOne
CyrusOne (NASDAQ: CONE) is a premier global REIT specializing in design, construction and operation of more than 50 high-performance data centers worldwide. The Company provides mission-critical facilities that ensure the continued operation of IT infrastructure for approximately 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.
A leader in hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments, CyrusOne offers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments that help customers enhance the strategic connection of their essential data infrastructure and support achievement of sustainability goals. CyrusOne data centers offer world-class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demand. Combining exceptional financial strength with a broad global footprint, CyrusOne provides customers with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale.
About Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) is an independent 501(c)3 organization with a 21-year successful track record working with businesses across North America to advance solutions that ensure our communities, economies, and ecosystems have enough clean water to flourish. BEF’s Change the Course is a first-of-its-kind initiative that brings together the public, corporations, and on-the-ground conservation organizations to raise awareness about freshwater issues, reduce water footprints, and directly support water restoration projects. Change the Course is the leading national corporate water restoration and engagement campaign. The initiative has received contributions from over 63 corporate sponsors; supported over 97 water projects across 15 U.S. states and Mexico and restored over 28 billion gallons of water. Learn more at Changethecourse.us.
About Trout Unlimited
Founded in Michigan in 1959, Trout Unlimited today is a national non-profit organization with 300,000 members and supporters dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring North America’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Their staff and volunteers work from coast to coast to protect, reconnect, restore, and sustain trout and salmon habitat on behalf of today’s anglers and coming generations of sportsmen and women who value the connection between healthy, intact habitat and angling opportunity.
Sixty years after our founding, no other conservation organization is as well placed as Trout Unlimited to make a difference for the nation’s coldwater fisheries.
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