Interxion Reduces CO2 Emissions by 94%
INTERXION HOLDING NV, (NYSE: INXN), a leading European provider of carrier-neutral
colocation data centre services, today announced that its Swiss data centre has taken another
step forward in reducing its carbon footprint by signing up to 100% green energy.
(firmenpresse) - Use of 100% renewable energy reduces Interxion's CO2 emissions from 3,000 tonnes a
year to 170
ZURICH 5 July 2011 - INTERXION HOLDING NV, (NYSE: INXN), a leading European
provider of carrier-neutral colocation data centre services, today announced that its Swiss
data centre has taken another step forward in reducing its carbon footprint by signing up
to 100% green energy.
Since January 2011, Interxion Switzerland has been using the energy product
“Aquastrom”. Aquastrom means hydroelectricity and is supplied by local energy provider
Energie Opfikon AG. The “Aquastrom” product sources its energy purely from hydroelectric
power, which is produced using naturally flowing water, rather than originating from
pumped-storage plants – this is backed up by the energy producer's proof of origin and is
checked on a regular basis by independent auditors.
Since signing up to the scheme Interxion has reduced its CO2 emissions from 3,000
tonnes to 170 tonnes per year, representing a decrease of 94% and, in turn, exceeding
the international target of 20%.
Interxion’s Zurich data centre has also signed up to energy product “opfi.wassertop” for its
recently completed expansion. The product is also provided by Energie Opfikon and
provides power from both solar and hydroelectricity. It is certified by “naturemade basic”,
which is the quality mark for ecologically produced energy. Electricity products that carry
the naturemade star label must meet the strict conditions and high environmental
standards of VUE (Association for Environmentally Friendly Electricity), and are also
subject to stringent quality control procedures.
"This announcement further reflects our commitment to the green agenda and puts us
ahead of the game when it comes to ongoing political discussions around the reduction
of CO2 emissions," said Eddy Van den Broeck, Managing Director of Interxion (Schweiz)
AG.
"We have been impressed by Interxion's endeavour," states Hans-Peter Ruf, Managing
Director of Energie Opfikon AG. "We are delighted that Interxion has chosen our
Aquastrom and opfi.wassertop energy products. I believe that the opportunity to work
together with a leading, large-scale consumer of our energy such as Interxion confirms
both the need for action and an increased focus on sustainability," added Ruf.
"For us, a commitment in the area of emissions reduction means much more than just
sourcing renewable energy," stated Van den Broeck. "Since 1 January 2011, all data
centre services from Interxion Switzerland have carried the myclimate 'climate-neutral'
label. Furthermore, Interxion is the first data centre in Switzerland to compensate for
100% of its CO2 emissions.”
Datum: 05.07.2011 - 17:29 Uhr
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