Takeaways

• Bridge Data Centres (BDC) embeds ESG into its core business model, using sustainability as a driver of growth and resilience.
• The company combines green infrastructure, innovation, and strong governance to future-proof hyperscale data centres across Asia.
• BDC’s ESG-led approach delivers both environmental gains and commercial advantages, from faster builds to lower operating costs.

Bridge Data Centres (BDC) is positioning sustainability as more than a compliance requirement; it is the foundation on which the business is built. From design to daily operations, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles guide how the Bain Capital-backed hyperscale data centre platform grows, innovates, and creates long-term value.

That philosophy is outlined in BDC’s inaugural 2024 ESG Report, which details how the company integrates sustainability into infrastructure development at a time when global scrutiny of energy use, emissions, and social impact is intensifying.

Several milestones in 2024 highlighted BDC’s ESG progress. The company pioneered the use of reclaimed water from treated effluent for data centre operations in Johor, believed to be a first in Southeast Asia. It also partnered with BCA International to promote sustainable practices globally and was recognized at the IDC Future Enterprise Awards 2025 as a Sustainable Development Leader.

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These initiatives sit alongside strong operational outcomes. BDC has reduced construction timelines by more than 30 per cent, completing some facilities in just eight months, while maintaining Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) below 1.2 in subtropical climate, well ahead of industry benchmarks.

According to Eric Fan, Chairman of the ESG Development Committee and CEO of BDC, sustainability is inseparable from business success. “The long-term success of our company is inseparable from the health of our planet, the well-being of our communities, and the trust we earn from our stakeholders,” he says.

At the centre of BDC’s strategy is its “BRIDGE” ESG framework, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The model focuses on bonding with stakeholders, environmental and social responsibility, continuous innovation, workplace diversity, green energy adoption, and empowering customers and partners.

Sustainability is embedded from the design stage, with BDC’s facilities adhering to LEED standards and earning LEED Gold certification. Decarbonization is managed through a life-cycle carbon strategy that improves transparency across the data centre value chain. By optimizing PUE, water usage effectiveness (WUE), and carbon usage effectiveness (CUE), the company aims to deliver more computing power per unit of resource consumed.

Innovation also plays a central role. In 2024, BDC launched its AI-Ready Data Centre Total Solution 2.0, featuring modular construction, advanced power and cooling systems, and AI-driven monitoring tools that optimize energy and water use in real time.

Social resilience is another priority. In 2024, BDC increased job creation by 24.1 per cent, with 85.5 per cent of new hires sourced locally. The company invested heavily in training, diversity, and employee well-being, while maintaining zero incidents related to discrimination, injuries, or unethical labour practices.

On the resource front, BDC has committed to 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2040 under the RE100 initiative and a 30 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. In Malaysia, it has become an early participant in the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme, setting a benchmark for sustainable data centre operations.

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Governance underpins these efforts through a three-tier ESG oversight structure, ensuring accountability from boardroom decisions to on-site execution.

By incorporating ESG into its operating model, BDC is demonstrating that sustainability, profitability, and infrastructure resilience can move forward together, reshaping how data centres support the digital economy of the future.

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