The Path to Sustainable Development
By 'transforming electricity into cutting-edge computing
power' in a stable, green, and high-quality manner,
the Group is the source of computing power that is inclusive, inexhaustible, and ready to support a digital future.
the Group is the source of computing power that is inclusive, inexhaustible, and ready to support a digital future.
Philosophy of Sustainable Development
The Group keeps an eye on future competitiveness, with a
focus on the innate attributes of computing power and the data industry. The
Group has organically blended its philosophy of sustainable development with
its own business strategy, operating characteristics, and corporate culture,
thereby increasing operational stability, enhancing partner confidence, and
building a more sustainable brand.
"SAFE" ESG Strategy System
To march steadfastly toward sustainable development and
further its commitment, the Group keeps an eye on future competitiveness,
with a focus on the innate attributes of computing power and the data
industry. The Group has formed its “SAFE” ESG strategy system, with
“Stability and transparency (Stable),” “Innovative excellence (Advanced),”
“Shared future (Forward),” and “Green and efficient development
(Eco-friendly)” as the core elements, to systematically supervise and manage
its impact on the environment, society, and economy.
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Stability and TransparencyStableAdhering to stable development and compliance, the Group continues to deepen its responsibility bottom line and enhances integrity, compliance, and capabilities of risk prevention and control and ESG governance, and improves information disclosure. These approaches consistently augment the transparency of their corporate operations while effectively preventing and resolving potential risks.More -
Innovative ExcellenceAdvancedWith a focus on cutting-edge concerns such as data security, privacy protection, and zero-carbon computing power technology R&D, the Group collaborates with clients and fellow companies to tackle the challenges associated with computing power supply shortages. Through this approach, the Group provides robust technical support of digital computing power to the market, helping the digital economy experience a leapfrog advancement.More -
Shared FutureForwardIn restoring the ecological value of the computing power industry, the Group has afforded employees a large room for growth and development. Exceeded expectations of business and cooperation partners, and created long-term value with the public and communities.More -
Green and Efficient DevelopmentEco-friendlyThe Group maximizes its technological superiority in five key areas: high energy efficiency, high computing power, high flexibility, low carbon emissions, and intelligence. In doing so, the Group proactively supports international guidelines and initiatives on environmental issues, such as the Paris Agreement. Furthermore, the Group actively promotes the “zero-carbon computing power” strategy, acting as a new role model of green and efficient development in the industry.More
Management of Sustainable Development
The Group has been enhancing the Board's involvement in ESG matters and
bettering its ESG governance. So far, the Group has formed synergy between
positions of all levels and across the board to create long-term value with
stakeholders.
ESG Governance
The Group continually enhances its ESG governance
capabilities. In 2022, the Group updated and improved its ESG
governance architecture by refining the optimization roadmap of the
three-level coordinated mechanism of
“governance-management-execution” and delineating the
responsibilities and roles of each level.
As the central decision-making and highest
governance entity for ESG governance within the Group, the Board of
Directors will hold the responsibility for guiding and overseeing
the Group’s overall ESG governance endeavors. The Group’s Board of
Directors oversees its ESG work using the Corporate Governance and
Nominating Committee and the Audit Committee and listens to updates
from relevant working groups dedicated to environment, climate,
human resources, data security, and business ethics through the ESG
Management Committee, Information Security Committee, and Compliance
Committee. To be specific, the work includes supervising the
formulation of ESG management policies and strategies,
systematically managing ESG risks, decision-making on significant
ESG matters, and reviewing annual ESG reports and ESG practice
projects.
Management of Risks and
Opportunities in ESG
The Group is committed to integrating ESG risk prevention and control
with opportunity management into its business operations. Following the
guidance from the Enterprise Risk Management: Applying Enterprise Risk Management to Environmental, Social and Governance-related Risks issued
by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, the Group
integrates ESG risk and opportunity management seamlessly into the
internal control system under the existing risk management and
development strategy to create long-term value.
| Issues | Potential ESG risks/opportunities | |
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| Governance | Regulatory Compliance | With the increasing stringency of regulatory requirements from both domestic and foreign governments and regulatory bodies, the Group is facing higher demands in terms of its ESG governance systems and information disclosure. This means that the Group may encounter greater compliance risks and heightened investor scrutiny regarding ESG issues. To mitigate operational and financing risks, it is imperative for the Group to enhance its ESG governance system and optimize its ESG information disclosure. |
| Business Ethics | Implementing robust corporate governance and transparent management practices to prevent ethical risks such as corruption, embezzlement, insider trading, and unfair competition. This will enhance operational certainty and instill confidence in investors and other key stakeholders. | |
| Society | Data Security and Privacy Protection | Strengthening data security and privacy protection, establishing comprehensive systems and policies to manage information security, fortifying defenses for data security and privacy, and enhancing the ability to respond to data security risks. Continuously improving the coverage of training for employees and suppliers on data security and privacy protection to better safeguard the rights of customers and partners in an ecosystem, thereby consolidating the stability of business operations. |
| Human Resources | By adhering to lawful labor and employment practices, safeguarding the rights of employees, implementing transparent and democratic management, and providing unhindered channels for employee development, we aim to ignite a sense of ownership among our workforce. This will ensure that employees become the driving force behind the growth of the company. | |
| Supply Chain Management | The Group is regulating supplier behavior through three key aspects: admission, assessment, and supplier exit. The Group is committed to improving its supply chain management system to better identify and address potential ESG risks in the supply chain, working together with suppliers for mutual success. | |
| Environment | Climate Change | The uncertainties associated with climate change can give rise to acute or chronic climate risks, which in turn may result in more stringent regulatory requirements, shifts in market sentiment and expectations, and uncertainties surrounding the utilization of resources and energy in data centers. These factors have the potential to lead to asset depreciation and a decline in business revenue. |
| Environmental Management | In data center operations, we are committed to our "zero-carbon computing" strategy, focusing on key environmental indicators such as PUE, WUE, and CUE. Our primary goal is to address challenges such as the significant increase in server power consumption and the mounting pressure for server cooling through technological innovation. By doing so, we aim to establish a green computing center providing computing power that surpasses customer demands while also prioritizing environmental sustainability. This approach will strengthen our core competitiveness as a company. | |
Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy
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Chindata Group Talent Development Policy2023.12.10
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Data Security and Privacy Protection Policy2023.12.09
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Chindata Group Joins RE100, Committing to 100% Renewable Power in Its Global Data Centers by 20402021.09.22
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Chindata Group’s Taihang Mountain Campus Tops China’s Carbon Neutral Data Center Awards2021.05.13
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Chindata Group tops Greenpeace renewable energy rankings in China's tech industry2021.04.25
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Chindata Group Releases 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report2021.04.03
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Chindata Group Scores the Highest on Greenpeace Latest Renewable Energy Ranking among China’s Tech Giants2020.01.09
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Chindata Group Pledges to 100% Renewable Power Target2019.12.27
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Chindata Creates 5A Certified Green Data Center for Customers2019.09.03
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How Do Hyperscale IDCs Activate Green Energy Economy?2019.05.08
Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report
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Global Recognition
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