Atnorth Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report

atNorth , the leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider has published its 2024 Sustainability Report to showcase its achievements in environmental, social and governance and to promote the transparency and accountability of its operations.

atNorth experienced sustained growth in 2024 and now operates 7 data centers in 4 out of the 5 Nordic countries with 5 additional sites in development. As the business continues to scale, its sustainability report outlines atNorths expectations for its evolving sustainability strategy, built around planetary boundaries defined by the Stockholm Resilience Centre . Guided by the Future-Fit Framework , the strategy focuses on three key pillars-Planet, People, and Business Conduct-to drive progress toward core goals. Notable highlights include:

Planet:

atNorths average PUE sits at 1.28, slightly over its target of 1.2 but well below the industry average of 1.56. The business is also reporting on Water Usage Effectiveness WUE for the first time, measuring below 0.1 L/kWh, substantially below the industry average of approximately 1.8 L/kWh .

Scope 1 and 2 emissions total 704 and 3,200 metric tons respectively in 2024. This year, the business is reporting on Scope 3 emissions for the first time, which amounted to 1,300 metric tons.

atNorth secured three mega sites in 2024 and formed multiple heat reuse partnerships to further lower the carbon footprint of its operations -including collaborations with WA3RM and Hringvarmi to recycle excess heat to grow vegetables in nearby greenhouses.

The company developed a data center blueprint focused on responsible development, its DEN02 mega site is indicative of this and includes plans to restore on campus nature and biodiversity.

People:

atNorth experienced a 68 increase in employees in 2024, lower turnover, and improved employee satisfaction 7.5 to 8.1 on a 0 to 10 scale. The companys Equality Policy supports a diverse team of 20 nationalities, and women in leadership increased from 18 to 30.

atNorth aspires to good corporate citizenship within the communities it operates and supported various social initiatives in 2024, including mental health programs, social harm prevention, and local football clubs.

Business Conduct: