Aligned’s Phoenix and Chicagoland Data Centers Earn Three Green Globes® Certifications
2024年6月24日 - 9:35PM
Aligned Data Centers, a leading technology infrastructure company
offering innovative, sustainable and adaptive Scale Data Centers
and Build-to-Scale solutions for global hyperscale and enterprise
customers, announces its Phoenix and Chicago data centers have
received Green Globes® for New Construction certification from the
Green Building Initiative (GBI). Both data centers received a
rating of three Green Globes® for their design and construction,
demonstrating outstanding success in resource efficiency,
environmental impact reduction, and occupant well-being.
“We're incredibly proud to receive Three Green Globes
certification from the GBI for our data centers in Phoenix and
Chicago,” said Andrew Schaap, CEO of Aligned Data Centers. “This
recognition further validates our commitment to sustainable data
center design and construction in today's age of artificial
intelligence and high-performance computing, where efficiency and
environmental responsibility have become even more crucial. Our
commitment goes beyond simply minimizing environmental impact –
we're pioneering innovative solutions that prioritize energy
efficiency and occupant well-being, ensuring a thriving and
sustainable data center ecosystem for the future.”
Founded in 2004, GBI is an international nonprofit organization
and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited
Standards Developer dedicated to improving the built environment’s
impact on climate and society. GBI’s Green Globes third-party
certification process involves a design and onsite assessment and
evaluates environmental assessment areas including project
management, site, energy, water, resources, emissions, and indoor
environment.
“Aligned Data Centers is deeply committed to improving the
sustainability, health, and resilience of their portfolio through
its use of Green Globes certification,” said Vicki Worden, GBI
President & CEO. “The achievement of Three Green Globes for two
new data centers demonstrates Aligned’s innovative strategies that
improve energy and water efficiency, positively impact local
communities, and lead the way for a more sustainable data center
industry.”
In addition to receiving high rankings in areas related to
project management, site, and energy, GBI’s final assessment report
for Aligned’s PHX-04 recognized the data center for using
sustainable materials in the construction of its building core and
shell, the low ozone-depleting potential of its cooling systems, as
well as the control and measurement of indoor pollutants, and the
environmental integrity of the facility’s ventilation.
Aligned’s ORD-02 was recognized by Green Globes for the
Company’s integrated design approach and selection of a previously
developed site with access to existing utilities for its newest
Chicagoland facility. The material and product selections for
ORD-02 were strongly supported by the use of environmental product
declarations (EPDs) for both the building core and shell as well as
the interior fit-out. Widely used in the green building and
construction materials industries, EPDs are internationally
recognized transparency reports detailing how materials and
products impact the environment. GBI’s Green Globes assessment also
noted Aligned’s sustainability policy that ensures 100% of its
U.S.-based data centers are matched with renewable energy
sources.
In August of 2022, Aligned’s ORD-01 data center was also awarded
the ranking of Three Green Globes in recognition of its outstanding
achievements in sustainable design and construction. The facility
was the first newly constructed data center in Illinois to earn
Green Globes certification, and one of only six certified data
centers in the world to receive a ranking of Three Green Globes.
Aligned’s Sustainability Program recognizes the importance of
industry-leading certifications like Green Globes that encourage
improved environmental and health performance for data centers, and
plans to integrate them across future North American
developments.
About Aligned Data CentersAligned Data Centers
is a leading technology infrastructure company offering innovative,
sustainable, and adaptive Scale Data Centers and Build-to-Scale
solutions for global hyperscale and enterprise customers. Our
intelligent infrastructure allows densification and vertical growth
within the same footprint, enabling customers to scale up without
disruption, all while maintaining industry-leading Power Usage
Effectiveness (PUE). By reducing the energy, water and space needed
to operate, our data center solutions, combined with our patented
cooling technology, offer businesses a competitive advantage by
improving sustainability, reliability, and their bottom line. For
more information, visit www.aligneddc.com and connect with us
on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.
About Green Building InitiativeGBI is an
international nonprofit organization and American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer dedicated
to improving the built environment’s impact on climate and society.
Founded in 2004, the organization is the global provider of Green
Globes®, Green Globes Journey to Net Zero™, and federal Guiding
Principles Compliance building assessment and certification
programs. GBI also issues professional credentials, including Green
Globes Professional (GGP), Green Globes Emerging Professional
(GGEP) and Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP). To
learn more about opportunities to become involved with GBI, contact
info@thegbi.org or visit the GBI website at www.thegbi.org.
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