CyrusOne Unveils First Net Positive Water Data Center
March 23 2020 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
CyrusOne partners with environmental foundation
to restore more water than it uses
CyrusOne Inc. (NASDAQ: CONE), a premier global data center real
estate investment trust (REIT), today announced its first
net-positive water data center campus at its flagship Arizona
location. The CyrusOne Chandler data center incorporates
cutting-edge, proprietary technology that dramatically reduces
water usage onsite and will dramatically reduce company-wide water
usage by millions of gallons per year. Through a partnership with
the Bonneville Environmental Foundation’s Change the Course
program, the Chandler campus promises restoration to nearby
watersheds.
“We know that the data centers we build today will serve our
customers for decades, therefore, it is important that we continue
to innovate and invest in design features to set the course for a
sustainable future,” said Kyle Myers, Director of Environmental
Health, Safety and Sustainability at CyrusOne. "As far as we can
tell, this is the first net water positive data center in the
world, and we hope it will set a precedent for water sustainability
standards and the future of data centers.”
“Part of being a good neighbor in Chandler and the surrounding
Phoenix area is to take action to preserve its precious water
resources,” said Kevin Timmons, CTO, CyrusOne. “In fact, our data
center restores more water than it withdraws, making our local
presence a net benefit to the community.”
Since deployment, CyrusOne’s Chandler facility has significantly
reduced its water usage, using small amounts for cooling,
humidification, facility maintenance, and domestic water.
As part of the sustained effort to promote local water usage
efficiency, CyrusOne has partnered with Change the Course, a
program that funds collaborative on-the-ground projects to ensure
our communities, economies, and ecosystems have enough clean water
to flourish.
“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
Arizona rivers during times of water stress. Through Change the
Course, CyrusOne is supporting innovative projects that help
farmers switch to more efficient irrigation methods and restore
water flows to the region.”
About CyrusOne
CyrusOne (NASDAQ: CONE) is a high-growth real estate investment
trust (REIT) specializing in highly reliable enterprise-class,
carrier-neutral data center properties. The Company provides
mission-critical data center facilities that protect and ensure the
continued operation of IT infrastructure for approximately 1,000
customers, including more than 200 Fortune 1000 companies.
With a track record of meeting and surpassing the aggressive
speed-to-market demands of hyperscale cloud providers, as well as
the expanding IT infrastructure requirements of the enterprise,
CyrusOne provides the flexibility, reliability, security, and
connectivity that foster business growth. CyrusOne offers a
tailored, customer service-focused platform and is committed to
full transparency in communication, management, and service
delivery throughout its nearly 50 data centers worldwide.
Additional information about CyrusOne can be found at
www.CyrusOne.com.
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 60 corporate
sponsors; supported over 55 water projects across 14 U.S. states
and Mexico, and restored over 14 billion gallons of water. Learn
more at Changethecourse.us.
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