Sustainable Data Centers
Pioneering sustainable data center design
to reach net-zero carbon by 2029
Our Climate Pledge
Net-Zero Carbon by 2029
Sabey Data Centers became one of the first 150 corporate signatories of The Climate Pledge in 2021. Spearheaded by Amazon and Global Optimism, this multinational collaboration endeavors to reach net-zero carbon by 2040, a full ten years before the Paris Agreement deadline.
That’s because we believe that combatting climate change isn’t just a noble goal, it’s good for business. When we practice sustainability together, we make a huge difference in how data centers work; today, tomorrow, and every day after. That’s why our bottom line is people, the planet and profits.
The Plan
Sabey Data Centers is one of the largest privately-owned multi-tenant data centers in the US. As such, our industry-leading sustainability didn’t happen by accident. By implementing a three-scope plan, we’re able to make sure that we’re building and maintaining energy-efficient data centers so that we can reach our net-zero carbon emissions goal before 2029.
Sabey Sustainability Info Sheet
Direct emissions from operations. Specifically diesel emissions from backup generators, and fugitive emissions from HVAC refrigerants.
Indirect emissions from purchased electricity. Specifically purchased electricity used to power data center infrastructure.
All other indirect emissions, including indirect emissions from customer IT equipment.
Direct emissions from operations. Specifically diesel emissions from backup generators, and fugitive emissions from HVAC refrigerants.
Indirect emissions from purchased electricity. Specifically purchased electricity used to power data center infrastructure.
All other indirect emissions, including indirect emissions from customer IT equipment.
Partners and Certifications
ENERGY STAR
Sabey Data Centers is a proud ENERGY STAR Partner that consistently ranks at the very highest levels for building certifications by meeting strict EPA energy performance standards. A minimum score of 75 signifies that a building outperforms at least 75% of similar data centers, yet Sabey Data Centers routinely score up to 100 on the scale.
Better Buildings Challenge
The U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings Challenge is aimed at reducing energy use throughout businesses’ portfolios by at least 20% over 10 years. Sabey has improved energy performance by 42% from a 2014 baseline, far surpassing this goal and was recognized as the Highest Energy Saving Data Center Operator by the DOE in 2017.
Better Climate Challenge
Sabey Data Centers signed on to the Better Climate Challenge committing to a 50% reduction in GHG emissions across their 3.8 million-square-foot portfolio over 10 years.
US Green Building Council LEED
LEED certification provides independent verification of a building or neighborhood’s green features, allowing for the design, construction, operations, and maintenance of resource-efficient, high-performing, healthy, cost-effective buildings. Sabey is experienced in LEED construction.
Science Based Targets
Sabey has committed to set a portfolio-wide carbon emissions target to meet the most ambitious aim of the Paris Agreement – to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Our goal and method was validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)
Green Lease Leaders
Sabey received Gold recognition from the Green Leader Leaders program. The Green Lease Leaders program recognizes forward-thinking companies who foster high-performance by incorporating both energy efficiency and sustainability into its operating requirements.
The Climate Pledge
Sabey is a signatory to The Climate Pledge, a collaborative initiative co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism, with a commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040.
Hydroelectricity:
The affordable, better way to power our data centers
Latest Updates and Sabey Sustainability News
Why is Central Washington Ideal for Data Centers?
Hydroelectric power is a hallmark of Central WA, contributing to an extremely low total cost of ownership.
SDC Energy & Sustainability Manager to Speak at the Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit
SDC’s Energy and Sustainability Manager, Casey Mason, will be joining other industry thought leaders in a session at the Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit to discuss the role green leases will have in data center sustainability moving forward.
Sabey Data Centers’ CTO to Speak at DCD New York 2023
SDC Chief Technology Officer, John Sasser will be participating on a panel at DCD New York to discuss the reality of grid-independent data centers.
Sabey Data Centers Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2029
Accelerating its science-based target set previously for both direct and indirect emissions
What defines a green data center?
Green data centers maximize energy efficiency and provide long term sustainability.
How does a green data center operate?
Many factors play a critical role into how a green data center operates including certain uses of green energy and more.
Scope 1 and Scope 2
GHG Emissions (2018-2021)
Our Data Centers Use Renewable Energy to Help Lower Their Carbon Footprint and Reduce Their Environmental Impact
Hydroelectricity is both a renewable source of power and has the benefit of being affordable. This clean source of power boosts our facilities’ sustainability while providing a lower total cost of ownership for tenants.Â
Renewable energy helps lower overall TCO of our data centers while helping to achieve green initiatives.
Learn how our data centers can help you meet your sustainability goals
Sabey Data Centers owns and operates data centers, totaling over 3.5 million square feet, in key strategic markets across the U.S., including New York, Virginia, Seattle, and now Texas. Our focus is providing consistent sustainable, low-cost power while also improving environmental footprint and boosting economic strength in the regions we are in.
