ESG PROGRESS
CARBON NEUTRALITY BY 2030
etix everywhere Sovereign, Responsible, and Local Colocation
About us
etix everywhere Sovereign, Responsible, and Local Colocation
During our recent fundraising, supported by Eurazeo, a renowned French investment fund, and through the issuance of our “sustainability-linked bond” with Zencap Asset Management, we made a strong commitment to sustainability. By aligning our financing with our sustainability performance, we reaffirm our commitment to providing our clients with local, sovereign, and responsible colocation services.
Since Etix’s inception over ten years ago, we have been committed to ecological transition by innovating in the design of our data centers. We have adopted cutting-edge solutions, including ultra-low water consumption cooling systems (with a WUE below 0.01 L) and free-cooling technologies. Our commitment also extends to the refurbishment of existing buildings and the use of advanced technologies. By joining the Climate Neutral Data Center Pact in 2021, we have aligned with industry leaders dedicated to decarbonizing our sector by 2030, showcasing our ambition to become a pioneer in the sector’s decarbonization.
Our carbon footprint is not our only concern. As a company, we are also committed to fighting inequality and ensuring that no one is left behind. That’s why, in our commitments with Eurazeo, we have set key objectives related to social and governance criteria. These goals ensure that, together with our partners, we manage the company in a way that is not only environmentally sustainable but also socially equitable and governed with integrity.
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Etix Everywhere’s Commitment to Sustainable Finance and esg goal
Etix Everywhere’s commitment to sustainability is deeply embedded in our core strategy. As part of our dedication to responsible and sovereign colocation services, we are working closely with Eurazeo and Zencap Asset Management to align our financing with our sustainability performance. Sustainability is not merely a target for us; it is central to how we operate and grow.
Among the criteria set by Eurazeo, Etix Everywhere must meet at least 10 “O+” criteria by the end of 2025 and achieve a “Silver” level. By 2028, we must reach the “Gold” level by meeting at least 12 ESG criteria. Here are some of the required criteria :
Formalize an ESG policy/charter
Appoint an ESG coordinator
Define ESG objectives
Produce an ESG report
Conduct an SDG assessment
Measure the carbon footprint
Implement carbon emission reduction initiatives
Define a decarbonization trajectory
Formalize a biodiversity strategy
Formalize a water management policy
Ensure health and disability insurance for all employees
Establish a profit-sharing system for at least 75% of employees
Achieve 40% representation of the underrepresented gender on the board of directors
Achieve 40% representation of the underrepresented gender in the top decision-making body
Implement a responsible purchasing approach (vigilance plan)
Discuss ESG issues at the board level
Ensure 30% independent members on the board of directors
Establish audit and compensation committees
Implement a business ethics and anti-corruption program
Integrate ESG criteria into the CEO’s compensation system
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A Three-Pillar CSR Strategy : Governance at Etix Everywhere
Reducing Our Environmental Footprint
At Etix Everywhere, we are acutely aware of the environmental impact of our operations. In response, we have committed to a path of continuous improvement, focusing on critical areas such as energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, waste management, and minimizing the overall environmental impact of our activities. Our goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, demonstrating our dedication to sustainable practices and responsible stewardship of natural resources.
(aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030, scope 1 & 2)
Promoting Diversity and Quality of Life at Work
In 2023, Etix Everywhere articulated its purpose to resonate deeply with our core values and shape our Human Resources strategy. This purpose-driven approach strengthens our HR policy across three fundamental pillars : attracting and recruiting talent that aligns with our ambitious growth objectives, retaining employees by cultivating a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and managing human resources with a focus on developing and fortifying our teams. By prioritizing these areas, we aim to build a dynamic workforce that thrives in a supportive environment, enabling us to achieve our long-term goals and continue growing as a company.
Contributing to Local Value Creation
Etix Everywhere is dedicated to making advanced data center infrastructure accessible across France. Our goal is to ensure that every business and community in the country has access to a data center within 200 km, thereby enhancing the digital capabilities of local enterprises and public services. By providing state-of-the-art facilities close to where they are needed, we help local businesses thrive, create jobs, and stimulate innovation. This commitment to regional engagement and economic development is deeply embedded in our company’s DNA, reflecting our belief in the power of technology to transform communities and drive sustainable growth.
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Etix Everywhere’s Sustainability Journey
Reducing Our Environmental Footprint
Cutting Energy Consumption : Etix Everywhere’s Leading Approach to Reducing Our Top Emission Source
Energy is our primary emission source, accounting for 42% of our total emissions when combining Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions related to energy. Today, data centers consume 2% of the world’s total electricity, and forecasts suggest this will rise to 8% by 2030. As a major player in the industry, we must proactively reduce our energy consumption and find sustainable ways to power our facilities. The most sustainable energy is the energy we don’t consume. Etix Everywhere already boasts the best Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) ratios in each of our regions and continues to actively work to improve them. With a PUE target of 1.3 at 70% IT load, we are dedicated to creating the most efficient installations possible.
Reducing Roof Heat by Up to 50%
Given that the current commercial roofing market is dominated by bituminous materials, which can cause summer temperatures to soar between 70°C and 90°C, this overheating has a notable impact on cooling system performance.
To tackle this issue, we’ve implemented an effective initiative by painting the roofs of our Nantes #1 and Nantes #3 Data Centers. We’ve made significant strides in energy reduction for cooling our data centers. In one of our facilities, we’ve successfully reduced roof temperatures from 52.3°C to 30.4°C ! This strategy is designed to drastically lower roof temperatures during heatwaves.
By applying Enercool’s specialized paint, we are achieving substantial reductions in roof temperatures, which helps optimize our buildings’ electrical consumption and enhances overall cooling efficiency.
Reducing Our Environmental Footprint
Cutting-Edge Solutions for Minimizing Equipment and Resource Impact
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Embracing the 4Rs for Sustainable Growth
Reduce : Energy is our primary emission source, representing 42% of our total emissions, with data centers expected to increase their electricity consumption from 2% to 8% of the global total by 2030. Etix Everywhere is committed to minimizing this impact by achieving 75% green electricity by 2025 and 100% by 2030, installing over 6,000 square meters of solar panels, and implementing advanced cooling and energy management technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce consumption.
Recycle : Effective waste management is crucial to our sustainability efforts. In 2024, we will implement a comprehensive waste management policy aimed at recycling and valorizing 100% of our electronic waste. We also support our IT customers in recycling their critical infrastructure, ensuring that valuable resources are recovered and reused.
“>Renew : To further reduce our carbon footprint, we prioritize refurbishing existing buildings over new construction, as demonstrated by our recent projects in France where we repurposed and renovated structures to optimize land use. Additionally, since 2020, Etix Everywhere has offset 800 tons of CO2eq annually through forestation projects with Stock CO2, contributing to carbon neutrality by planting over 45,000 trees in French forests, which are crucial for biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and oxygen supply.
“>Reuse : We are dedicated to reusing the heat generated by IT servers. Currently, we recycle the heat emitted by our clients’ servers at some of our sites and aim to extend this practice across all our data centers. This initiative not only improves energy efficiency but also benefits local communities by providing them with recovered heat.