ESG Colocation ESG Progress A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND GROUP CEO A vision for the digital future Bimal Khandelwal Chief Executive Officer A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND GROUP CEO A vision for the digital future MORE The global and Indian economies are increasingly intertwined with the rapid advancement of digital technologies, a trend that is accelerating. The mainstreaming of AI and Machine Learning, along with growing hyper-connectivity and digital-native components, has led to an unprecedented rise in data volume and complexity, driving immense demands for computing, storage, and network infrastructure. This surge in power demand often surpasses available grid capacities, leading to significant environmental impacts, particularly in light of 2023 being the warmest year on record. Climate risks, resource constraints, socioeconomic inequities, and security concerns related to unchecked technological growth are among the most critical challenges we face today. Therefore, the need for a proactive approach to balancing environmental and social sustainability with the imperative for growth has never ever been so relevant and acute. At STT GDC India, inspired by our group's ethos, we believe that sustainable digital growth is built on a foundation of sustainable digital infrastructure. With our leadership position in the data centre services sector in India, we recognise our significant role in anchoring, developing, and executing the sustainability agenda. This year marked a significant milestone in our decarbonisation journey with 48% of our energy consumption attributable to renewable sources, underscoring an impressive growth from FY 2021 133% baseline. In line with our commitment to carbon neutrality in our data centre operations by 2030, we have implemented energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives, leading to a reduction in 47% carbon intensity over our FY 2021 baseline. We are also optimising PUE at new sites by using highly efficient cooling and electrical equipment. Additionally, we have consciously shifted to predominantly air-cooled technologies in our facilities Pan India to enhance water management. Our water conservation initiatives, including harvesting and recycling efforts, deserve special mention. A safe and equitable workplace is the core enabler of our holistic sustainability journey, and we are continuously making significant strides in this area. Our organisational character is defined significantly by our long-term commitment to effect positive social change. Alongside our ongoing high impact community development initiatives around rural economic upliftment and diffusion of technical skills. We are excited to announce that, for the fifth consecutive year, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work, ranking among India’s Great Mid-Size the 14 Workplaces and among Best Workplaces™ in Asia and 42 2024 Small and Medium, with an employee satisfaction trust index of 91%. Our customers, as our key stakeholders, continue to repose their unwavering long-term confidence in us, reflected in an industry leading Net Promoter Score of 85%. As sustainability becomes a central focus in public discourse and increasingly integrates with business goals, we have established robust governance structures, regularly updating our policies to stay aligned with the evolving landscape and actively engaging in policy advocacy to promote the long-term health of the data centre sector and responsible digital adoption. We're pleased to present our FY 2024 ESG report, showcasing our progress and achievements in our long term ESG commitments. As our business expands and the world witnesses digitally driven transformation, we stay dedicated to integrating sustainability across all aspects, with a focus on fostering responsible AI-driven digital growth through sustainable digital infrastructure. LESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS Our Progress in 2024 ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) is proud to unveil our fifth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting our progress on the key environmental, social, and governance priorities that matter most to our business. Data centres, like those we build and operate, are at the heart of today’s digital economy. Recognising our growing responsibility to drive progress, we leverage our local and global capabilities, guided by our goals and core values, to enhance sustainability and inspire positive change. This ESG Report reflects our steadfast commitment to sustainable growth while prioritizing the well-being of people and the planet we share. Download Our ESG Report 2024 Highlights of our ESG progress in 2024 LATEST HAPPENINGS Get the inside scoop ARTICLE Sustainable Data Centres of the Future – Navigating Challenges, Unlocking Opportunities Daniel: Emerging technologies like AI, automation, and advanced cooling systems are transforming the future of sustainable data centres at scale. AI, for instance, is capable of enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability by optimising cooling management. This is particularly crucial as AI and other accelerated computing workloads continue to grow, requiring higher power densities and more efficient cooling solutions. Our collaboration with AI specialists to host GPU clusters in our data centres, utilising innovative liquid cooling technologies, underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship. Sustainable Data Centres of the Future – Navigating Challenges, Unlocking Opportunities Jun 24, 2025 NEWS ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Achieves Over 78% Renewable Energy Usage Across the Group Singapore, June 16, 2025: ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), a leading data centre service provider headquartered in Singapore, today published its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. The report details progress toward STT GDC’s ESG targets, as well as its three main ESG pillars – carbon-neutral data centre operations by 2030; a safe, secure, diverse and inclusive workplace; and ethical & responsible business. ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Achieves Over 78% Renewable Energy Usage Across the Group Jun 16, 2025 ARTICLE Bridging the Data Centre Gap with AI to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Goals Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) is building on its achievement of being certified under NVIDIA’s DGX-Ready Data Center program for it first two facilities – STT Singapore 6 and STT Bangkok 1. The certification affirms that these data centres can support advanced AI capabilities and next-generation infrastructure, including NVIDIA’s AI systems, marking a significant milestone for the company Bridging the Data Centre Gap with AI to Achieve Carbon Neutrality Goals Jun 13, 2025 ARTICLE The Backbone of AI: Why Data Centres Are Essential for AI Workloads Artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the imagination of industries worldwide, transforming everything from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and mobility. In just a few short years, AI has gone from buzzword to boardroom imperative, with decision-makers across sectors now prioritising AI adoption to future-proof their businesses. In Asia-Pacific, this transformation is especially pronounced: IDC projects that investment in AI and generative AI technologies in the region will reach US$110 billion by 2028. The Backbone of AI: Why Data Centres Are Essential for AI Workloads May 27, 2025 NEWS ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) Unveils AI-Ready Data Centre Campus in Kolkata with INR 450 Crore Investment ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) (STT GDC India), a leading AI-ready data centre provider in India, is set to revolutionise the data centre landscape in Eastern India with the launch of its state-of-the-art facility in New Town, Kolkata. ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) Unveils AI-Ready Data Centre Campus in Kolkata with INR 450 Crore Investment Apr 01, 2025 NEWS ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Accelerates AI Ambitions, Achieves Certification under NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center Program Singapore, 13 March 2025 — ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), one of the world’s fastest-growing data centre colocation service providers headquartered in Singapore, today announced it is now an NVIDIA colocation partner. Two of its data centre facilities in Southeast Asia (SEA) – STT Singapore 6, and STT Bangkok 1 – have achieved certification in the NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center programme. These are the first facilities in STT GDC’s portfolio to achieve this certification. ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Accelerates AI Ambitions, Achieves Certification under NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center Program Mar 13, 2025 ARTICLE STT GDC: Future-Proofing Digital Infrastructure with Intercon While the benefits of digital transformation are clear, the risks of inadequate infrastructure are often underestimated. A Forbes article1 suggests that downtime can cost businesses between US$9,000 per minute and US$5 million per hour, stemming from issues that include software glitches, hardware failures and network disruptions. STT GDC: Future-Proofing Digital Infrastructure with Intercon Mar 10, 2025 ARTICLE STT GDC: Importance of Network Hubs in a Digital-First World In today's digital-first economy, from financial transactions to office collaboration tools, online services are driving the need for faster, yet more reliable data exchange across industries. 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