The Carbon-Negative Advantage
Data centers have traditionally been measured by uptime and capacity. At CNDC, we add a third dimension: climate impact. Our goal is to design and operate campuses that do more than reduce emissions—they pursue a carbon-negative profile over time.
What “Carbon Negative” Means to Us
Carbon negative is about more than buying offsets. It is a holistic strategy that looks at how energy is produced, how efficiently it is used, how heat is recovered, and how the overall campus footprint interacts with regional climate goals. While specific technology stacks may evolve, our commitment to pairing clean power with efficient operations remains constant.
Key Design Principles
- Prioritize low- and zero-carbon energy sources for campus operations.
- Design for low Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) through modern cooling strategies.
- Reuse and recycle heat wherever practical to reduce waste.
- Align with federal and New York State clean-energy and climate targets.
- Measure and report environmental performance in clear, understandable terms.
Benefits for customers
Tenants increasingly need to show that their digital operations support broader ESG objectives. Locating workloads at a sustainability-focused campus can help:
- Lower the embodied and operational carbon of IT workloads;
- Demonstrate progress toward internal climate commitments;
- Respond to regulatory and reporting expectations more confidently.
Supporting Policy & Regulatory Trends
Policymakers are asking hard questions about how quickly digital infrastructure can grow without overwhelming local grids or climate plans. CNDC aims to be part of the solution by locating in a strong energy region, integrating renewables, and designing a campus that can operate responsibly for decades.