Social
Our Social Opportunity
Equinix plays a vital role in society, empowering connection and enabling innovations that enrich our work, lives and communities. We are a force for social good as we prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion; cultivate a people-centered culture; and invest to close the digital divide. We strive to be the company that customers actively choose to do business with, communities are eager to partner with, and where team members feel empowered to do the best work of their lives to create a better tomorrow.
Our Social Commitments
Building a diverse and inclusive culture where every employee can say, “I’m safe, I belong, and I matter”
- Embedding Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) in all our business activities and empowering leaders at all levels to create outstanding teams where employees are doing their best work.
- Creating new channels and on-ramps to connect those from historically marginalized communities to meaningful opportunities at Equinix.
Supporting the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of all employees
- Providing employees opportunities to achieve optimum health and lifelong wellness.
- Bringing consistency to global benefits and standards that impact the health, safety and environments of our employees.
Connecting communities to the opportunities of a digital world
- Harnessing the passion of employees for community-based service and giving.
- Partnering with organizations and communities to advance digital inclusion.
- Creating pathways to employment opportunities in the digital economy.
- Investing in the digital transformation of the social impact and innovation sectors.
Key Social Metrics
53%
of our U.S. workforce
Is comprised of Historically Marginalized1 talent, a 6% increase from 2022
+17%
Increase in women employees globally
+14%
Growth in Black/African American employee population in the U.S.
$1.9M+
In employee donations, corporate matching and community-based donations made to over 1,600 charities around the world
47
Organizations
Partnering in digital inclusion funded by Equinix Foundation in the first year of operations2
25,300
hours
11% increase in employee volunteering YoY
38
WeAreEquinix Teams
Established in our markets around the world-localizing our belonging efforts
770
Volunteer leaders
Spearheading employee-led events and initiatives to further Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Wellbeing
83/85/88
Employee satisfaction survey scores for eSat, Belonging and Wellbeing
1 Includes those who identify as Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, Black/African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. And Multiple. Calculations do not include those who declined to identify
2 Represents both grants and WeGive community-based donations
Building a Diverse and Inclusive Culture
We are committed to expanding and enriching our culture of inclusion and belonging. It’s crucial that every member of our team feels valued for their individual contributions and understands their integral role in our shared mission.
Attracting and Developing Our Talent
We empower our employees to build a meaningful work experience where they can do the best work of their lives, with the best teams of their careers.
Caring for Our People
We strive to offer global programs that ensure our employees have the resources and support they need to be safe at work and are empowered to care for their social, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Connecting Our Communities
By harnessing our resources and expertise, Equinix strives to bridge communities with the opportunities of the digital world while empowering employees to contribute to the causes they hold dear.