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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 1, 2019
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Business Intelligence Group named QTS Realty Trust (NYSE: QTS), a leading provider of software-defined and mega scale data center solutions, winner of the Sustainability Leadership Award in the 2019 Sustainability Awards program. The Sustainability Awards honor those people, teams and organizations who have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice or overall mission.
The award recognizes QTS for establishing sustainability leadership in an industry featuring some of the largest consumers of electrical power. QTS is one of a few data center companies holding themselves accountable as responsible global citizens and has committed to sustainability best practices that are impactful, achievable and ultimately have set the standard for the data center industry.
"QTS has committed to minimizing its data center carbon footprint by utilizing as much renewable fuel, reclaimed water and recycled materials as possible," said Travis Wright, Vice President, Energy and Sustainability, QTS. "We have implemented a methodic, documented sustainability approach featuring energy efficiency measures and renewable energy procurement, all backed by continuous innovation."
Knowing that transparency is fundamental to accountability, QTS has committed to publicly report on sustainability goals and metrics. To support this, QTS published its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Initiatives Report - a first for the Company and one of the first in the data center industry.
"We are proud to reward and recognize QTS for their sustainability efforts," said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer, Business Intelligence Group. "QTS is a sustainability leader in their industry and it was clear to our judges that their vision and strategy will continue to deliver results toward a cleaner, more sustainable world. Congratulations!"
Following are areas noted for QTS' sustainability leadership.
About QTS
QTS Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: QTS) is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 6 million square feet of owned mega scale data center space within North America and Europe. Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities. Visit QTS at www.qtsdatacenters.com, call toll-free 877.QTS.DATA or follow on Twitter @DataCenters_QTS.
About Business Intelligence Group
The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, business executives—those with experience and knowledge—judge the programs. The organization's proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and then rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers.
Contact
Carter B. Cromley
QTS Public Relations
1-703-861-7245
[email protected]
Maria Jimenez
Chief Nominations Officer
Business Intelligence Group
1- 909-529-2737
[email protected]
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