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What if data centers could actually help solve the climate crisis instead of just consuming massive amounts of energy?
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Chris Pennington serves as Director of Energy and Sustainability for Iron Mountain Data Centers, where he leads global energy strategy and sustainability initiatives. With over 30 years at Iron Mountain, Chris has transformed from frontline operations to become a pioneering voice in data center decarbonization. He architected Iron Mountain's transition to 100% clean power matching and established the company's ambitious 24/7 carbon-free energy goal by 2040. Chris champions the co-location model as a digital utility that enables widespread industry decarbonization, having developed the first-to-market Green Power Pass for credible clean energy attribution. His expertise spans energy procurement, grid flexibility solutions, and sustainable data center design, positioning him at the forefront of the industry's evolution toward net-zero operations.
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