Green Globes releases Data Center Campus Certification
Green Building Initiative (GBI) released the Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification, tailored to the operational and infrastructure demands of data center campuses.
As demand for energy-intensive digital infrastructure continues to grow, the certification supports mission-critical facilities working to reduce environmental impact and achieve long-term resilience. The program provides data center owners and operators with “a streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective way to assess and certify the sustainability of multiple buildings on a site.”
The certification recognizes the interconnected nature of data center campus operations and makes it possible to evaluate redundant infrastructure and systems to holistically improve efficiency and sustainability. GBI partnered with Compass Datacenters to develop the program and maximize its industry impact.
“By standardizing our campuses, we reduce digital, procedural, and physical waste to scale faster,” says Amy Marks, senior vice president of Innovation for Compass Datacenters.
Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification features and benefits include:
- Holistic Campus Assessment: Evaluates performance across three or more buildings sharing common design and infrastructure
- Streamlined Certification Process: Replication of documentation and questionnaires across buildings
- Dedicated Assessment Support: Consistent assignment of a Green Globes Assessor across projects when possible
- Pricing Efficiencies: Discounts on registration, specification review (optional), assessment, and travel
- Recognition & Promotion: Certified campus plaques, custom GBI-issued press releases, and social media promotion
- Actionable Insights: Personalized improvement recommendations from the assigned Green Globes Assessor