Why Scala Data Centers Won the Sustainable Finance Award
Scala Data Centers, a Latin American hyperscale data centre platform, has won the Sustainable Finance Award at the Global Sustainability Awards 2025.
The award recognises organisations that have demonstrated a leading-edge and impactful approach to embedding sustainability within their financing and investment strategies.
Cisco and Terraformation were also highly commended in the same category.
Founded in 2020, Scala Data Centers operates as a hyperscale platform in Latin America, delivering sustainable and scalable data centre solutions.
With backing from DigitalBridge, Coatue and IMCO, Scala Data Centers provides a range of services including colocation, cloud, AI and machine learning-ready platforms.
These services are distinguished by their high energy efficiency, use of 100% certified renewable power and adherence to ANSI/TIA-942-B rated-3 standards.
Sustainable digital infrastructure
Scala Data Centers secured the award for its work in sustainable digital infrastructure, which has been advanced through the issuance of green debentures.
These financial instruments are specifically used to fund projects with positive environmental outcomes.
Scala Data Centers' hyperscale facilities are a clear example of this, running on 100% renewable energy and achieving market-leading efficiency alongside carbon neutral operations.
This integrated strategy connects sustainable financing directly to the development of green infrastructure.
Upon receiving the award, Ana Luiza Rodrigues, Sustainability Manager at Scala Data Centers, said: “It's a great honour to be here and to represent Scala Data Centers at this important award.
"This recognition means a lot to us. I want to thank our scholars, my leaders and all of you. Thank you so much.”
A commitment to green investment
Scala Data Centers’ approach to financing is intrinsically linked to its operational mission.
By issuing green debentures, Scala Data Centers raises capital for projects that must meet strict sustainability criteria.
This commitment ensures that its expansion and operational activities contribute to a reduced environmental footprint.
Key features of Scala's sustainable operations include:
- Renewable energy: All data centres are powered entirely by certified renewable energy sources, which minimises carbon emissions
- Energy efficiency: The facilities are designed for high efficiency, reducing overall power consumption
- Carbon neutral operations: Scala Data Centers maintains carbon neutral operations across its portfolio
- High standards: Adherence to ANSI/TIA-942-B rated-3 standards demonstrates a commitment to operational excellence and resilience.
The Significance of Sustainable Finance
The Sustainable Finance Award acknowledges organisations that excel in aligning their financial strategies with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.
The criteria for the award focus on several key areas where Scala Data Centers demonstrated strong performance.
These include the use of innovative financial instruments like green bonds to fund sustainable projects and the ability to show a measurable positive environmental impact derived from these investments.
The award also values transparency in reporting and leadership in promoting sustainable practices within the industry.
Scala Data Centers’ ability to attract investment from major backers like DigitalBridge for its green-focused strategy could show confidence in its business model.
By successfully linking its financial framework to its sustainability goals, Scala Data Centers has established a scalable model for green development in the technology infrastructure sector across Latin America.
