Enabling the
Green Transition

Digitalization and AI are increasing the pressure on the environment and society. data centers are the backbone of digitalization.

We want to inspire our peers, customers, and suppliers to reduce the environmental impact from digitalization. We want to push the standards for reducing environmental impact from data centers. We want to build data centers that help the local communities where we operate to thrive, using renewable energy and surface water to store or compute information.

Together with our stakeholders, we have identified where we have negative and positive environmental and social impact, as well as risks and opportunities. These material topics have informed our sustainability strategy and targets. We have set targets to protect our planet, to protect people across our value chain, and to ensure a responsible governance of the company and how we do business.

Transparency is key for credibility and credibility is the currency for sustainability. We will measure and disclose our sustainability performance on our website, in our annual sustainability reports, and on the CDP reporting platform.

Responsible & innovative digitalization Targets:

• Zero tolerance for crypto currency activities
• Zero tolerance for unethical behavior in own operations and value chain
• Implement a supplier sustainability program for critical suppliers by end of 2025
• Implement a customer risk assessment process by end of 2025
• Implement annual sustainability training for all employees beginning in 2024
• Third-party validation of our sustainability data and performance through EcoVadis, CDP, and ISO 14001 certification.

Targets:

• Achieve more than 99% fossil free operations by end of 2028 (blackouts excluded)
• Achieve minimum 70% reduction of carbon intensity CUE related to Scope 1 and 2 emissions by end of 2028 compared to 2022
• Define Scope 3 emissions targets by end of 2024
• Help our partners avoid minimum 200 tons CO2e per year by facilitating reuse of our waste heat
• Implement low-impact refrigerants below GWP 675 in all new datacenters
• Achieve minimum 90% recovered solid waste by end of 2028 (including construction waste)
• Implement take-back programs for e-waste from own operations
• Discontinue use of precious ground water for cooling by end of 2028
• Map, reduce, and compensate negative biodiversity impacts by end of 2025

Targets:

• Maintain customer & Employee satisfaction above 80
• Minimum 20% Women in the whole company by end of 2028
• Minimum 30% Women in the leadership team by end of 2028
• Minimum 30% Women in managerial positions by end of 2028
• Apprenticeships in our own operations and in all our sites for construction works
• Local contractors and suppliers for all our own operations and construction sites
• Third-party validation of occupational health and safety system according to ISO 45001 certification by end of 2025
• Respect for parental leave, freedom of association, and collective bargaining according to The Swedish model

In 2022, we developed a comprehensive Climate Report. This report, delivered to our customers on a monthly basis, provides a detailed analysis of all carbon emissions associated with our data center operations, in accordance with Green House Gas Protocol Scope 1,2,3.

It includes a comparison between our data center and a traditional Swedish data center, as well as a traditional German data center which demonstrates an even greater difference.

We believe that it is our responsibility to take action against climate change. That's why we have implemented innovative solutions that not only reduce our own carbon footprint but also actively work to reduce emissions in our surrounding community.

Unlike traditional data centers that release heat into the environment and contribute to the formation of "heat islands", we have found a way to harness the excess heat from our server halls and transport it to the nearby thermal power plant. 

Additionally, by increasing the thermal power plant's pellet production with our help, we are reducing CO2 emissions in and around Falun. This not only helps to mitigate the impact of climate change, but it also has a positive impact on the local community by supporting the development of sustainable energy solutions.

The journey of EcoDataCenter began in 2018, with the construction of our first data center in Falun. One of the unique aspects of this data center is that the framework was built using renewable Cross Laminated Timber (CLT). CLT is a type of engineered wood that is a sustainable building material that has a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to traditional building materials such as concrete and steel. In fact, the embedded carbon emission from building in concrete and steel is eight times higher than building in wood.

At EcoDataCenter, we are passionate about building data centers in wood. We discovered that the construction time is faster than the traditional way, and the actual construction is easier due to the large pieces that are prefabricated and delivered in complete pieces. This results in a more efficient and cost-effective construction process.

Our commitment to using sustainable building materials and implementing sustainable practices in all aspects of our operations is what sets EcoDataCenter apart from others. We are proud to be leading the way in sustainable data center construction and look forward to continuing to innovate and push the boundaries in the industry.

We are a Swedish-owned company. We pay our taxes in Sweden and we operate in Sweden.  We therefore have unique capabilities. Sweden is known for its abundance of low-cost, renewable energy sources such as hydropower and wind power. This not only helps keep energy costs low but also reduces the carbon footprint of the data center. Additionally, Sweden has a well-developed energy grid that is able to support the large power requirements of data centers.

Another advantage of being located in Sweden is the country's political stability and access to a highly skilled workforce. This provides a level of security and predictability that is important for data centers.

All of these factors combined make EcoDataCenter one of the most cost-competitive and sustainable data centers around. Our commitment to utilizing renewable energy sources and implementing sustainable practices in all aspects of our operations allows us to offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution for businesses looking to store and manage their data. Additionally, by being located in Sweden, we are able to provide a level of security and predictability that is important for data centers.

We believe that building a sustainable future starts with investing in our community and supporting local businesses. That's why we have made a commitment to sourcing locally as much as possible in our data center operations. By using local labor and working with local companies, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint through shorter transportation distances, but we are also investing in the growth and development of our local economy. This creates jobs, supports small businesses and helps to build stronger communities.

Additionally, we strive to use locally-sourced materials in the construction and maintenance of our data centers. This not only reduces our environmental impact but also supports the local economy by keeping money within the community. We understand that building a sustainable future is a collective effort, and we are proud to be a part of that effort by supporting our community and local businesses. We invite you to join us in building a better future with our commitment to sourcing locally. Together, we can create a sustainable and thriving economy for future generations to come.

At EcoDataCenter, we are committed to sustainability and ethical business practices. For this reason, we have made the decision not to engage in any activities related to cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency mining, in particular, is known to consume a large amount of energy and has a significant carbon footprint. It also raises ethical concerns related to the potential for illegal activities and lack of regulation.

We believe that it is important to use our resources in a responsible and sustainable way, and that means not supporting industries that have a negative impact on the environment or society. Instead, we focus on utilizing renewable energy sources and implementing sustainable practices in all aspects of our operations. We are proud to offer a sustainable and responsible option for businesses looking to store and manage their data.

We understand that this decision may not align with the views of everyone, but we stand firm in our commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices.