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Scala has launched its 2023 Sustainability

Report , which comes hot on the heels of accepting the exclusive role as the sole Sustainability Sponsor at the International Telecoms Week ( ITW ).

Since beginning operations in 2020 , Scala has been a carbon-neutral company operating with 100 % of the power used in its operations coming from renewable sources . The announcement of these two initiatives underscores the company ’ s commitment to sustainability and its leadership in the industry .

“ At Scala Data Centers , our mission is to propel Latin America forward sustainably , delivering value to our stakeholders while prioritizing the needs of our customers , employees and the broader community ,” said Marcos Peigo , Co-Founder and CEO of Scala Data Centers .

“ By releasing our annual sustainability report and partnering with one of the most influential telecom events worldwide , Scala keeps its promises and demonstrates that sustainability isn ’ t just a concept at Scala – it ’ s ingrained in us and drives our business forward .”

Scala ’ s 2023 Sustainability Report showcases the company ’ s commitment to environmental stewardship and integrating this philosophy into all aspects of the company . The report details the company ’ s journey as a leading sustainable data center platform , highlighting its innovative approach to enhancing hyperscale data center sustainability across the region .

Scala ’ s comprehensive sustainability initiatives include using 100 % renewable and certified energy , advanced cooling systems that minimize water and energy usage and a robust recycling program supporting a circular economy .

In four years , Scala Data Centers has achieved remarkable milestones , including :

• Operational DC sites and expansion : 12 operational sites , with additional sites under construction or development across strategic markets such as Chile , Brazil , Mexico and Colombia . Scala has just announced the groundbreaking of a 560 MW power substation in São Paulo , the largest substation dedicated to a data center campus in Brazil .

• IT capacity : Over 80MW in current operational IT capacity , plus an additional 900MW under construction and planning , including 160MW already booked by hyperscale customers .

• Investment commitment : Over US $ 1.6 billion has been committed to the

Brazilian 450MW IT Tamboré campus , the most significant data center campus in Latin America and among the top 10 globally . With expansion plans spanning all venues in the four Latin American countries Scala operates in , it aims to ramp up its data center launches and expansions to reach a total of US $ 2 billion by 2024 and 2025 .

• Green energy usage : 2900GWh of green energy secured to power Scala ’ s data centers across Latin America through 2033 , highlighting a prolonged dedication to sustainability .

• Innovation in hyperscale market : Scala is pioneering the hyperscale market with tailored solutions , such as single-tenant buildings and modular infrastructure , that meet stringent quality standards in record time .

• FastDeploy methodology : Scala ’ s proprietary FastDeploy methodology cuts data center deployment time by up to 50 %, enhancing Scala ’ s market agility and responsiveness . •

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