Equinix Hot Takes: Data Center Redesigned
Gary Aitkenhead, SVP Data Center Operations, EMEA talks to us about sustainability in the industry, and how Equinix is working towards designing data centers that rest on greener construction, smarter energy use, new cooling methods, and software optimization to be more efficient.Interested in building a sustainable network? Join our Tech Talk this week!
Discover how sustainability and technology intersects with our 20-minute Tech Talk on October 26 th . In my upcoming Tech Talk, I’ll be joined by Sarwar Khan, Sustainability Lead at BT; Sarwar has 12 years’ experience in developing decarbonization strategies, products and propositions spanning across the telecoms, IT, and energy industries, working for both large corporates and start-ups. Get ready to learn more about: How BT’s Digital Carbon Calculator provides a unique view into which network assets to optimize for sustainability The benefits of combining carbon footprint data and IT services lifecycle management to gain network efficiencies How BT’s global network combined with Equinix’s own tooling, and data center colocation and virtual interconnection services, in a hybrid multicloud environment enables energy efficiency and reduction of carbon emissions at scale. Got a question you want covered? Ask below! Don’t forget to register here.Taking the Lead in Decarbonization
The urgency to act on climate change has never been greater, and Equinix is taking a leading role. Learn how Equinix has set an ambitious goal to be climate neutral by 2030, knowing that energy demands are only going to radically increase in the years ahead in this episode of the APAC Network Sustainability Leaders Series.Tech Disruptors Series: Charles Meyers
Last week, our very own Charles Meyers was featured on Bloomberg’s Tech Disrupters podcast series. Tech Disruptors by Bloomberg Intelligence focuses on conversations with thought leaders and management teams on disruptive trends like e-commerce, cybersecurity, AI and more. In this episode, Charles is interviewed by Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Analyst, Jeff, Langbaum, on topics such as: Trends in the data center market that underpin our market-leading performance; the importance of Cloud; the value proposition of our ecosystems; global expansion; our commitment to sustainability; and more.SHRED Now Available in 13 New Tokyo Locations!
Great news! SHRED (Smart Hands for Responsible Electronic Disposal) has expanded to 13 additional Tokyo IBX locations: TY1, TY2, TY3, TY4, TY5, TY6, TY7, TY8, TY9, TY10, TY11, TY15, and TY99. This milestone strengthens our commitment to delivering world-class sustainability services globally, bringing our total SHRED coverage to 143 IBXs! Why join SHRED? Simplify your IT asset disposal process and contribute to a greener future. We ensure responsible electronic waste management, so your equipment is handled with care and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. What is SHRED? SHRED is an innovative Smart Hands capability designed to standardize e-waste disposal through a self-service online form on the Equinix Customer Portal (ECP). Simply log in to ECP, submit a Smart Hands ticket, and recycle old storage media, hard disks, and more—quickly and responsibly.SHRED Now Live in 41 More IBXs Across AMER & EMEA!
We’re excited to announce that SHRED has officially launched in an additional 41 IBXs across the AMER and EMEA regions as of 21 July 2025! 🎉 This milestone brings our total SHRED coverage to 130 IBXs globally, significantly expanding our secure equipment disposal capabilities. 🔍 What’s New? Expanded coverage includes new IBXs in Canada, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United States. All newly added sites are now fully operational and ready to support SHRED requests. What's SHRED? SHRED (Smart Hands for Responsible Electronic Disposal) - the innovative new Smart Hands capability designed to standardize e-waste disposal through a self-service online form on the Equinix Customer Portal (ECP). Login to ECP and use the self-service form to submit a Smart Hands ticket to recycle old storage media, hard disks, and more.How Can the Digital Infrastructure Industry Shift Become More Sustainable?
Equinix is being featured in a short film highlighting our goals and perspective on sustainability. The documentary also looks at our alignment with United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and our vision for sustainability and its drivers in the data center industry. The documentary is part of the Vision 2045 campaign, which is an effort to highlight what multinational companies are doing to help save our planet. Produced by TBD Media Group and sponsored by The Economist. Check it out!The Future of AI: Which Trend is Your Game- Changer?
AI is transforming everything, from how we work to how we discover new things. But what part of that change is truly capturing your imagination? We've put together a quick poll to find out which AI trend you're most excited about. Use the arrows on the right side to shift the options to cast your vote! We're constantly exploring the next big breakthroughs in technology to shorten your path to innovation and growth. Share your inputs and let’s shape a powerful future, together.Equinix Releases Annual Sustainability Report
We are proud to release our 2023 Integrated Sustainability Report reflecting progress towards our environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. Equinix's approach to sustainability is rooted in ambitious targets, transparency in reporting progress, upholding ethical principles and integrity, and actively collaborating with stakeholders to foster transformative change. Read the Press ReleaseResponsible E-Waste Disposal: SHRED Launches in DC
Customers in DC1, DC2, DC4, DC5, DC6, and DC11 (and all Singapore IBXs) can now use a super easy self-service form in ECP to submit a Smart Hands ticket to recycle old storage media, hard disks, and more. Just a few clicks, and we'll handle the rest! Why SHRED? SHRED empowers customers to take control of their e-waste management while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Faster and easier: No more manual hassle. More sustainable: We're committed to a greener future. More secure: Your data is our priority. After a successful pilot in Singapore, we're excited to bring SHRED to several IBXs in DC!
