Community Impact
Caring for local communities
CloudHQ Remains Laser-Focused on Building Data Centers Preserve Water Resources
CloudHQ is a leader in water preservation, saving millions of gallons of water annually by designing and operating data center campuses with efficiency and resource stewardship in mind. Our facilities incorporate advanced cooling technologies and infrastructure designs that minimize water usage while maintaining high-performance computing environments.
Through continuous innovation and engineering improvements, CloudHQ is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of large-scale digital infrastructure.
Through continuous innovation and engineering improvements, CloudHQ is committed to reducing the environmental footprint of large-scale digital infrastructure.
Protecting water sources
Our FRA1 data center in Germany is in a drinking water extraction zone, an area where any leakage of fuels or chemicals could be disastrous and requires the most rigorous standards for pollution prevention. We take our permission to operate here extremely seriously, as a duty and as a demonstration that our design and development processes are robust and sustainable.
Reducing or eliminating the use of water is an evergreen focus for CloudHQ. We only use evaporative heat rejection where it allows us to conserve both land and energy.
In Ashburn, Virginia, our facilities that require the use of evaporative water for heat rejection will be served by grey water, a source of wastewater that is lightly treated and not fit for other use.
In Milan, Italy, our campus will use non-potable ground water and discharge excess to irrigation channels that serve nearby farmers’ fields, increasing the supply of water to sensitive land uses that would not have it otherwise while also reducing pressure on potable aquifers and overall energy consumption
CloudHQ is Proud to Create Good Jobs and Economic Opportunity in Our Communities
CloudHQ developments support a broad ecosystem of jobs and economic activity. From large-scale construction projects to long-term operations, our campuses generate employment opportunities for engineers, technicians, skilled trades, contractors, and local service providers. By partnering with regional suppliers and workforce programs, CloudHQ aims to strengthen the local economies in the communities where we invest.
CloudHQ Supports and Invests in the Projects that Matter to Each Community
Data center campuses represent decades-long infrastructure investments that contribute to the growth and stability of local communities. CloudHQ projects generate meaningful tax revenues that support public priorities like schools, transportation improvements, emergency services, and public facilities
CloudHQ Builds Partnerships through Transparency and Engagement
CloudHQ believes that responsible infrastructure development requires open communication and collaboration with local stakeholders. Throughout the planning, development, and operational phases of our projects, we engage with local governments, community leaders, and residents to ensure our campuses are aligned with community priorities. Our goal is to build trusted, long-term partnerships in every region where we operate.
As global demand for digital infrastructure continues to grow, CloudHQ remains committed to delivering resilient, efficient data center campuses while supporting the communities that host them.
Philanthropy
At CloudHQ, we’re not only pioneering global connectivity through our data centers—we’re committed to connecting our communities, strengthening relationships, and serving the public through meaningful action.
Culpeper Airfest
CloudHQ has been an annual sponsor for the Culpeper Airfest and the Culpeper Air Fest Foundation. We organize booths for Air Fest STEM days all local 5th graders in the countyshowing them interactively how a data center works.
VMP Blockparty
CloudHQ’s sponsorship of the Downtown Mount Prospect Block Party reflects our commitment to being an active partner in the communities where we invest and operate. By supporting local events that bring residents together through live music, food, and family activities, CloudHQ helps strengthen community connections and contribute to the vibrancy of Mount Prospect
Waterford 5k
We are an annual sponsor for the Waterford 5k. which is a race that raises money for the Waterford foundation, which aims to preserve the historical Waterford community and landscape. We are featured on their page
LoCo Book Drive (imagination Library)
Through CloudHQ's contributions to the Imagination Library of Loudoun and Roots Grow Wings, a full year of monthly books will be provided to 322 children under the age of five in qualifying Loudoun County zip codes. Over the course of the year, this contribution will result in the gifting of more than 3,800 books—each one a powerful tool for literacy and early childhood development.
Baseball Field PWC
CloudHQ has sponsored turfing of the local baseball field, increasing available field time and tournamentsm, and increasing contributions for non-profits and general economic growth in the region.
St. Jude Open
CloudHQ is a proud sponsor of the St. Judes Open to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Salesforce Open
CloudHQ is a proud sponsor of the Salesforce golf tournament that supports various charities including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This year’s tournament will benefit the Power Play Foundation, dedicated to raising funds for various charitable organizations aimed at empowering lives and driving positive change in communities.
Loudoun County First Responders Foundation
CloudHQ is proud to support the Loudoun First Responders Foundation - providing immediate financial support to Loudoun First Responders - paid, volunteer, and staff.
Loudoun County Hunger Relief Organization
CloudHQ is proud to support Loudoun Hunger Relief - an organization committed to eliminating food insecurity by providing access to nutritious food, building community connections, and expanding educational opportunities.