{"id":90812,"date":"2026-07-08T15:57:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gresb.com\/?page_id=90812"},"modified":"2026-07-14T15:05:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T13:05:40","slug":"a-new-sustainability-benchmark-for-data-centers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gresb.com\/a-new-sustainability-benchmark-for-data-centers\/","title":{"rendered":"A new sustainability benchmark for data centers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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GRESB Data Center Assessment Pilot<\/h2>\n

The Data Center Assessment Pilot took place in Q3 and Q4 2025, marking a key step toward the 2026 launch. In collaboration with Infrastructure Masons and our Data Center Working Group, the pilot is tested a new streamlined, modular approach to assessing data center sustainability with a focus on core areas such as grid interaction, water efficiency, health & safety, and community impact. The results from the pilot will help shape the 2026 Data Center Assessment, providing investors with transparent data and helping the industry align growth with sustainability expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n A new sustainability benchmark for data centers <\/h2>\n \n
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As demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, GRESB and Infrastructure Masons<\/a> (iMasons) have joined forces to create the world\u2019s first global sustainability benchmark tailored to data centers.<\/p>\n

The GRESB Data Center Assessment is designed to meet the specific needs of investors, developers, and operators navigating the fast-growing data center market. A pilot assessment will launch in Q3 2025, with a full assessment scheduled for release in 2026.<\/p>\n

This initiative is driven by the GRESB Data Center Working Group (DCWG)\u2014a cross-sector coalition of more than 20 representatives from automation, energy management, computing, technology, and investment. Together, the DCWG, GRESB, and iMasons are defining the performance indicators and sustainability priorities most relevant to data centers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n Data Center Working Group Members\u00a0 <\/h2>\n \n
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Formed in late 2024, the Data Center Working Group comprised more than 20 iMasons and GRESB members with deep expertise across sustainability and data center operations\u2014from energy and water to health and safety. See a full list of the 2024 DCWG members below. The list of current DCWG members is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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