iMasons Climate Accord

Nominations for the 2024 Infrastructure Masons Industry Champion Awards are now OPEN!   Every year, the iMasons Awards program showcases and amplifies the outstanding contributions of individuals in the digital infrastructure industry who lead by example and achieve tangible results for the betterment of our industry. As part of our 2024 Award program, we will be honoring seven different categories of awards:  - Sustainability Champion Award  - Inclusion Champion Award  - Education Champion Award  - Innovation Champion Award  - IM100 Awards  - Luminary Award  - Emerging Talent Submissions are open until August 30th. Nominate yourself or your colleagues here: https://lnkd.in/gbj6FvH Learn about the Champion Awards Program:  https://lnkd.in/eJpDsZ8m *** Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit, professional association of individuals in digital infrastructure connected and empowered to build a greater digital future for all. The annual iMasons awards program showcases the contributions of leaders in the digital infrastructure industry. Dean Nelson | Santiago Suinaga | Jeff Omelchuck | Rudolf Gordon-Seymour | Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow #FortheDigitalFuture #IndustryAwards #ChampionAwards #DataCenter #Telecomms #DigitalInfrastructure #MissionCritical #AwardOpportunity #AwardNominations

𝐏𝐃𝐆 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 “𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐫𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈”    PDG today unveiled its latest 2023-2024 ESG Report, Sustainability in the Era of AI, detailing commitments, and performance in terms of environmental sustainability, health and safety, social responsibility, and corporate governance. The report is developed in accordance with GRI standards and details the goals and progress against each of the company’s material topics. The report highlights PDG’s commitment to achieving Net Zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030.    Key achievements include:   - Progress on Net Zero roadmap: PDG offset ~15% of its carbon footprint (Scope 1 & 2) through procurement of renewable energy.   - Renewable Energy: Entered long term agreements to procure renewable energy in India & Indonesia respectively & installed solar panels at its facility in Shanghai.   - ISO45001 Certification: All greenfield operational data centers achieved ISO 45001. - Advanced Cooling Technologies: Adopted advanced cooling technologies and other energy efficiency initiatives to improve PUE.   - Green Finance Framework: Developed green finance framework and secured $375 million in green loans for SG+® projects in Singapore and Johor in early 2024.  The company also initiated its Scope 3 emissions reporting, and its 2023 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are externally assured by a reputed third-party audit firm.    For more information, please head to our ESG page: https://lnkd.in/g2B5zxKc to download the PDF version of the report.  #princetondg #internetinfrastructure #datacenter #sustainability

I'm very excited to for the release of the Google's 2024 Environmental Report. This year, we've made significant advancements in our sustainability efforts, including integrating AI to drive positive environmental change. Part of this journey is working to lower the #embodiedcarbon associated with #construction. With collaborators like Building Transparency and data center peers in the iMasons Climate Accord, we are working together to measure and reduce the environmental footprint of our #digitalinfrastructure. Read the full report and learn more about our initiatives: https://lnkd.in/gpN74_y3 #GoogleSustainability #ClimateAction

We're thrilled to announce that Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow, Executive Director of the iMasons Climate Accord, will be a speaker at #YOTTA2024! With over 16 years of experience in green buildings, energy and water efficiency, and sustainable master plans, Miranda leads the iMasons Climate Accord, a non-profit uniting 250+ member companies towards global carbon accounting of digital infrastructure. Her extensive background includes recognition as a LEED Fellow by the US Green Building Council in 2020. Join Miranda Gardiner, Ben Gu (Corporate VP, Cadence Design Systems), Charlie Sellars (Director of Sustainability, Microsoft), Joe Reele (VP, Solutions Architect, Schneider Electric) and other experts in the Scaling Digital Infrastructure Sustainably track as they dive into the complexities and solutions for technology innovation, supply chain alignment, and achieving ambitious sustainability goals. Miranda will also be speaking at the iMasons Climate Accord Workshop and iMasons Member Summit at Yotta on Monday, October 7. Secure your spot now to engage with industry leaders and drive the conversation on sustainable digital infrastructure!

Today marks a major milestone with the launch of our first ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. We have embedded ESG in our business strategy, and producing this report ensures we deliver that commitment in a way that is accountable and transparent.    The report considers our 2030 net zero commitment and all aspects of ESG, including impacts (positive and negative), risks and opportunities, social value, HSE, compliance, and governance, in the context of our wider operational and commercial strategy.    You can read the full report by downloading it from our website here:   https://lnkd.in/e936fX9u    We hope you enjoy taking a look and we’d love to hear your feedback.    #esg #esgreport #sustainability #environmental #socialvalue #datacenters  #Hyperscale #TomorrowWithoutConstraints  

Join us tomorrow at #DatacloudGlobalCongress for a dynamic Fireside Chat on "Hyperscale Sustainable Power." where we'll delve into how hyperscale entities are pioneering sustainable power innovations. In this 40-minute session, our esteemed panelists will share their insights on strategic partnerships and cutting-edge initiatives that are shaping a more sustainable future in technology and energy sectors. 🎤 Speakers Include: Sjors van de Rijt , Global Head of Sustainability Partnerships – Technology & Energy, Shell Energy Josiah Sullivan, Head of Infrastructure Partnership, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow, Executive Director, iMasons Climate Accord Cyre Mercedes Denny, Strategic Account Executive, Schneider Electric