Results

First Data

First Data is a leading provider of electronic commerce and payment solutions for merchants, financial institutions and card issuers globally, with operations in 35 countries, serving over six million merchant locations worldwide, and thousands financial institution customers.

Key Environmental Performance Area:

Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Facilities)

In 2010, First Data began actively measuring and managing energy consumption in its United States-based data centers and established a 2009 performance baseline through the Green Portfolio Program.

In absolute terms, GHG emissions from data centers have decreased approximately 4% compared to a 2009 baseline, while efficiency has improved approximately 15% (GHGs/transaction) during the same time period. The improvements in efficiency have helped First Data to avoid approximately $1.3 million in costs and an estimated 15,400 metric tons of GHG emissions since 2009.

Results

First Data: Data Center Facility Energy Efficiency (2009 Baseline)

Actions

In 2010, First Data achieved these results by implementing the following practices:

• Continued activities associated with data center consolidation to make more efficient use of space
• Environmental performance enhancements associated with capacity upgrades and continuous design and operation improvements of the secondary data center

Future Plans

Beginning in 2011 and continuing in 2012, First Data is considering or actively implementing additional improvements, such as:

• Modifying HVAC management controls
• Implementing select design changes developed in its secondary data center into other locations
• Replacing aged office and general space lighting to improve energy efficiency
• Developing plans to replace legacy equipment with high efficiency equipment over time

First Data enrolled in the Green Portfolio Program in 2010 and is reporting results for the first time. Learn more about First Data’s commitment at their corporate social responsibility website.