Digital Edge Hits 26% Renewable Energy Milestone, Secures $1.25B in Green Loans
Event summary
- Digital Edge published its fifth annual ESG report, highlighting 26% renewable electricity across 31 data centers, up from 21% in 2024.
- Secured $1.25B in green loans, including $582M for South Korea's SEL3 and $665M for Indonesia's CGK Campus.
- Launched industry-first recycled water initiative in India, saving 10M liters of potable water daily.
- Achieved LEED Gold certification in Jakarta and Silver in Japan, with five more facilities on track for LEED Silver.
The big picture
Digital Edge's ESG progress reflects the growing imperative for sustainable data center operations amid rising AI demand. The company's strategic focus on renewable energy, green finance, and water stewardship positions it as a leader in responsible digital infrastructure scaling. With $1.25B in green loans and industry-first initiatives, Digital Edge is setting a benchmark for ESG performance in the Asia-Pacific data center sector.
What we're watching
- Renewable Energy Pace
- Whether Digital Edge can maintain its 26% renewable energy growth trajectory toward its 2030 goal of 100%.
- Green Finance Scaling
- How the $1.25B in green loans will impact future capital deployment and sustainability initiatives.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The extent to which Digital Edge's ESG commitments align with evolving global and regional regulations.