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QTS Publishes First Environmental, Social and Governance Initiatives ReportOVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- QTS Realty Trust (NYSE: QTS), a leading provider of hybrid colocation and mega scale data center solutions today published its 2018 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Initiatives Report - a first for the Company. Available online here, and in print by request, the report – prepared by the QTS Sustainability Leadership team in conjunction with a third party ESG consultant – provides a comprehensive summary of QTS' approach to sustainable business practices that are highly important to its stakeholders and business. "The report is about transparency and accountability. It measures our progress on key ESG initiatives as a company and challenges us to continue to do more each year," said Chad Williams, Chief Executive Officer, QTS. "We are pleased to take a leadership role in the data center industry as one of the first to set measurable ESG goals and report on them publicly." QTS' legacy of corporate sustainability can be traced back to early initiatives to minimize production waste, leverage renewable energy, and responsibly manage materials. Over the years these initiatives evolved and expanded into business practices in a company culture that has come to be defined by its tagline Powered by People. The report documents the Company's vision of enhancing the care and improvement of human life and minimizing our carbon footprint through technology, manpower and advanced construction and procurement initiatives. Highlights of the report include:
"Early on, I realized that my primary responsibilities were to be an effective steward of people and capital, and for 15 years I have held these as my most sacred leadership obligations," Williams said. "Sustainable organizations must choose wisely how they will give back to their communities, the environment, their employees and their shareholders and we look forward to executing toward our ESG goals and reporting on our progress." About QTS QTS Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: QTS) is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 6 million square feet of owned mega scale data center space throughout North America. Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities. Visit QTS at www.qtsdatacenters.com, call toll-free 877.QTS.DATA or follow on Twitter @DataCenters_QTS. QTS Investor Relations Contact: QTS Contact:
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