GDS Holdings Ltd (stock code: 09698) has officially released its 2025 Annual Sustainability Report. Themed "Green Intelligent Infrastructure Platform Connecting a Sustainable Future," the report details the company's strategic advancements and breakthroughs in sustainable development across four key pillars: "Intelligent Empowerment, Green Future, Shared Ecosystem, and Steady Progress."
Key achievements include a renewable energy consumption of 3,800 GWh, with the green electricity consumption ratio rising to 60%. The average Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of its data centers fell to 1.231, and 90% of its data centers now hold green certifications. The company's installed photovoltaic capacity reached 2.04 MW, generating over 1 million kWh annually. GDS Holdings Ltd also completed 72,000 tons of carbon trading and piloted biodiesel usage as part of its circular economy efforts, achieving over a 90% lifecycle emission reduction compared to traditional diesel. All hazardous waste was disposed of in 100% compliance with regulations.
Huang Wei, Chairman and CEO of GDS Holdings Ltd, stated: "In 2025, we proactively responded to policy guidance. Leveraging our dual-track resource layout system of 'mature markets and emerging hubs,' we provide highly available and flexible intelligent computing infrastructure to precisely meet the diverse computing needs of our clients, fully supporting the development of China's AI industry. We remain committed to deeply integrating sustainability principles into our strategy and operations. Driven by the dual engines of 'energy transition' and 'extreme energy efficiency,' we are fulfilling our green and low-carbon commitments and building a sustainable computing foundation. Looking ahead, we will steadfastly focus on the domestic market, collaborate with partners, and build the next-generation computing infrastructure platform that balances commercial value with environmental responsibility."
Through the dual drivers of "energy transition" and "extreme energy efficiency," GDS Holdings Ltd's full value chain net-zero target has been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In terms of sustainability ratings and industry recognition, the company not only achieved the highest MSCI ESG "AAA" rating but also became the first global data center enterprise to receive the Moody's NZA-2 rating. It was also selected for the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook (China Edition) and earned a B rating in the CDP climate change questionnaire.
The company is deepening its circular economy initiatives by coordinating the recycling of water resources, waste heat, and waste to maximize resource efficiency. In its energy structure, GDS Holdings Ltd is actively pursuing a green electricity direct connection model, transitioning from "resale" to "direct supply" of power. Looking to the future, the company will continue to explore integrated source-grid-load-storage systems and zero-carbon industrial parks, contributing to the nation's "dual carbon" goals through concrete actions.
In 2025, GDS Holdings Ltd engaged in public welfare activities focused on science and education, support for orphans and the disabled, and technology for good. It participated in the "99 Charity Day" for the fourth consecutive year, with total charitable donations reaching 5 million yuan. Upholding the principle of technology for good, the company partnered with the charity store "Shantao" to create a "one-stop donation item digital management platform," helping to revolutionize its digital operations and processing over 220,000 donated items.
In 2025, GDS Holdings Ltd continued to strengthen its compliance and security foundation with high standards. Through a closed-loop data lifecycle management system, the company ensured data processing is legal, compliant, secure, controllable, and fully traceable. Recognizing the risks and challenges posed by the evolving AI landscape, the company has integrated core requirements such as data privacy, algorithm bias prevention, and human intervention into its AI risk management process. In 2025, GDS Holdings Ltd launched the "Lighthouse" project, marking a new phase of AI-driven operations. Upholding "aviation-grade and financial-grade" security standards, the actual availability of its data centers exceeds Uptime Tier IV standards by more than 50 times, establishing a 25-year traceable record of operational excellence. The team focuses on energy efficiency, energy transition, and energy stability, leveraging a digital energy and carbon management platform and AI technology to accelerate the low-carbon transformation of its data centers. By refining its Smart DC product infrastructure matrix and integrating agile delivery, green low-carbon principles, and digital intelligence, the company is fully responding to diverse market demands.
Looking forward, GDS Holdings Ltd will focus on intelligent innovation, green low-carbon development, shared responsibility, and robust governance to build a sustainable computing foundation for the AI era, working with all stakeholders towards an efficient, low-carbon, and shared digital future.