This is the only the only data center project in Hong Kong accredited for its green operations, NTT says
NTT Com Asia announced that NTT Communications Hong Kong Data Center has received the LEED Silver certification for its green practices and improvements in operations, which is the only data centre project in Hong Kong that has achieved the LEED accreditation for Existing Buildings: Operation & Maintenance rating system.
The LEED green building certification program is a globally recognized benchmark for the design, construction and operation of green buildings.
The certification underlines the company’s achievement and commitment to continuous improvement in environmental protection, and identifies the company’s data centre as the first project in Hong Kong to receive LEED in “Operations”. The facility has achieved a near 15% improvement in energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions significantly since its launch in 2009.
The LEED certification evaluates based on sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy consumption and atmospheric conditions, materials and resources usage as well as indoor environmental quality. Through utilizing the Water Cooler Chiller System and additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting, NTT Communications Hong Kong Data Center has significantly optimized the energy performance and achieved high water efficiency.