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ESG

We believe true development and growth lies in greater curiosity, dynamism and imagination and that the future of energy-intensive services must be green. For this reason, we aim to run as sustainably as possible wherever we operate. «

Our approach to sustainability

At Northern Data Group, sustainability is integral to our HPC operations. We work closely with partners to implement energy-efficient solutions like advanced liquid-cooling systems and integrate renewable or carbon-neutral energy sources wherever possible. Our data centers are designed for high efficiency and minimal environmental impact. Beyond energy, we focus on smart resource management and strategic locations to reduce waste. By embedding sustainability into our operations, we align innovation with environmental responsibility and long-term value creation.

Climate Transition Plan

Northern Data acknowledges the importance of addressing climate change and seeks to maximize the use of carbon-free and renewable energy in its operations where possible. Following a period of rapid business transformation and expansion, the Group does not currently have a transition plan in place, as it does not consider its business to be at risk of chronic extreme weather events in the short or medium term. As the Group continues to grow and evolve, it will evaluate the appropriate timing and scope for the development of a transition plan for climate change mitigation and ensure it is embedded in its overall strategy and approved by its governance bodies.

Energy efficiency

Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is the industry standard for measuring how efficiently a data center uses energy. A perfect PUE is 1.0, meaning all energy goes directly to computing. In 2024, Northern Data Group achieved an impressive PUE of 1.12 at its Swedish data center—well within the "very efficient" range (PUE below 1.2). We work exclusively with colocation partners who maintain PUE levels of 1.2 or lower, ensuring high performance with minimal environmental impact.

Energy consumption and energy mix

In 2024, Northern Data Group’s total data center energy consumption—including usage from third-party colocation partners—reached 906 GWh, up from 787 GWh the previous year. This increase reflects the growing number of data center sites needed to support the deployment of NVIDIA Tensor Core GPUs. Renewable energy was the largest contributor, accounting for 476 GWh (53%) of total consumption. Fossil fuels provided 318 GWh (35%), nuclear energy 76 GWh (8%), and other sources made up the remaining 36 GWh (4%). These figures are based on a location-based energy mix estimate.

Carbon footprint

Northern Data Group is preparing to report its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the EU’s simplified CSRD proposal (February 2025). We plan to work with a third-party provider using recognized standards to calculate emissions. This will lay the foundation for setting reduction targets, implementing mitigation measures, and exploring high-quality offsetting options — all while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. To reduce our travel footprint, we already offset 100% of CO₂ from business travel booked through TravelPerk’s GreenPerk program. All offset projects are VERRA or GOLD certified, supporting global efforts like reforestation in Cambodia and rainforest protection in Indonesia.

Circular economy

Northern Data Group manages large amounts of hardware. Discarded hardware is managed by deciding whether it can be remarketed, refurbished, recycled, or must be disposed of. The Group's hardware lifecycle program aims to extend the life of end-of-first-lifecycle assets whenever possible, reducing environmental impact and promoting a circular economy. In 2024 discarded hardware (servers, miners, cables, and other equipment) was mostly sold to resellers, Bitcoin mining businesses, and educational institutions.

E-waste

We recycle and dispose of electronic waste in full compliance with local and European regulations. In 2024, no significant amounts of hardware were discarded.

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