Integrity is a core Equinix value. By maintaining our values, we create a strong culture of trust between our employees and customers. Equinix’s commitment to ethical business practices grows as we expand into new regions and manage the resulting complexity, including acknowledging global situations.

We want our employees to feel safe and supported so that they are empowered to speak up when things are not right. We have implemented consistent processes to maintain our strong culture and rely on executive support to ensure that integrity remains at the core of everything we do.

Regulatory and Compliance

Equinix complies with all applicable local, state, federal and international laws and regulations in the regions in which we operate. This task becomes increasingly complex as we expand operations into new countries and as regulations in the countries in which we currently operate evolve. We have a strong cross-functional team responsible for managing this complexity. The VP, Legal and Chief Compliance Officer leads the implementation and execution of matters related to ethics and compliance, and reports directly to the SVP, Global Regulatory, Public Policy, Privacy and Compliance. Equinix also maintains a Privacy Office led by the company’s SVP, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer, which oversees our response to evolving privacy laws and applicable regulations. Our emphasis on performing beyond compliance and our strong governance structure enables us to operate with integrity and maintain a sense of trust with our stakeholders.

In 2022, we globalized our approach to the evolving regulatory landscape through the formation of the Global Regulatory Office (GRO). The GRO manages Equinix’s increasingly complex regulatory compliance across our business, which includes, but is not limited to, areas like ESG and power regulation. As Equinix grows, the GRO plays a critical role in aligning our global businesses and ensuring we are compliant with relevant laws, especially as we enter new markets. The GRO reports to the SVP, Global Regulatory, Public Policy, Privacy and Compliance.

Understanding legislative and regulatory differences within the regions in which we operate requires a responsive, knowledgeable and coordinated team. Our team closely monitors how various governments set requirements for data centers. We actively engage with governmental authorities and industry groups around the world on developing green policies with data centers. Equinix works closely with internal leaders, external experts and local resources to meet these requirements.