Rowan Green Data: Delivering Net Zero Data Center Infrastructure
Rowan Green Data (now operating as Rowan Digital Infrastructure) is a US-based developer focused on building next-generation, hyperscale data centers with a core commitment to sustainability, carbon reduction, and responsible community impact.
Sustainability at the Core
Rowan was founded in 2020 to help hyperscale data center users and mission-critical tenants meet their energy transition and net zero goals. The company’s approach is built around “powered infrastructure-as-a-service,” offering fully customized, build-to-suit data center campuses that prioritize environmental stewardship and operational flexibility.
Green Energy and Resource Efficiency
Rowan’s data centers are strategically located to provide access to low-cost, renewable energy and sustainable water solutions, supporting customers’ carbon reduction targets and long-term operational savings.
The company’s flagship projects, such as the 800 MW campus in Temple, Texas, and the 300 MW “Bauxite I” campus in Maryland, are designed to deliver significant renewable power capacity and are sited with a focus on minimizing environmental impact.
Rowan’s site selection process emphasizes sustainability of power and water, ensuring that each facility is optimized for resource efficiency and reduced emissions.
Responsible Impact and ESG Leadership
Rowan’s mission extends beyond just environmental metrics. The company is deeply invested in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) risk mitigation, job creation, community engagement, and supply chain responsibility. Their policies address:
Enduring carbon emissions reduction, aligned with the Paris Agreement’s climate targets.
Sustainable construction practices, water sourcing strategies, and waste management.
Supplier codes of conduct that require partners to track and reduce waste, carbon emissions, and resource consumption, as well as uphold diversity, inclusion, and human rights standards.
Community and Economic Benefits
Rowan’s developments are designed to create new jobs, support local economies, and provide retraining opportunities in regions affected by industrial change. The company’s focus on ethical business practices, modern slavery prevention, and community health further underscores its holistic approach to sustainability.
Innovation and Scale
With over 20 strategically located sites across the US, Rowan is rapidly expanding its portfolio to meet the surging demand for digital infrastructure while maintaining a green focus9. Their large-scale campuses offer hyperscale operators the ability to scale quickly without sacrificing environmental responsibility.
Summary
Rowan Green Data is setting a new standard for green data center infrastructure in the US. Through its focus on renewable energy, resource efficiency, and robust ESG practices, Rowan empowers hyperscale and mission-critical customers to achieve ambitious net zero and sustainability goals-while delivering economic and community benefits at scale.