Data centre leader drives sustainability, social inclusion, and governance across its operations in FY 2024-25
Gurugram, India – Nxtra Data Limited (“Nxtra by Airtel”), a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, has released its Sustainability Report for FY 2024-25, outlining its progress in building intelligent, scalable, and sustainable digital infrastructure.
The report highlights Nxtra’s performance across three key pillars: environmental responsibility, social inclusion, and governance. The company achieved 188,507 tCO₂e in emission reductions, representing a 15% improvement compared to the previous year. Nearly half (49%) of the energy consumed across its core data centre facilities came from renewable sources, further cementing Nxtra’s commitment to cleaner energy.
“Sustainability is at the heart of every design, build, and operational decision we make, and this year we set new benchmarks for the industry by joining RE100 and leveraging AI for energy efficiency.”
– Ashish Arora, CEO, Nxtra by Airtel
Nxtra also contracted 482,800 MWh of renewable energy, three times higher than its 2021 baseline, and reduced its average Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) by 10%. In social initiatives, the NxtWave program increased female workforce representation by 130%, supporting women in engineering roles across its operations. Employee engagement scored 85/100, while 99% of suppliers were India-based, and ESG assessments were conducted for 98% of strategic suppliers, demonstrating supply chain sustainability.
Nxtra has prioritized operational safety, recording 6.15 million safe person-hours in construction, alongside advanced AI-driven energy efficiency measures that optimize facility performance.
Ashish Arora, CEO of Nxtra by Airtel, said: “At Nxtra, sustainability is a core business imperative embedded into every design, build, and operation decision we make. This year, we have set new benchmarks for the industry by becoming the first data centre and only the 14th company in the country to join the global RE100 initiative and commit to the use of 100% renewable energy for all our operations.”
Nxtra operates the largest network of data centres in India, including 14 large facilities and 120+ edge data centres, providing scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure for enterprises.
The sustainability report underscores Nxtra’s commitment to delivering responsible digital growth while promoting social inclusion and operational excellence.
