Better Health for All

GDS Holdings Limited operates data centers, a business model that does not inherently involve direct health impacts, health products, or services for the general public. Therefore, most health-related KPIs are not applicable. The company's core products and services have no significant positive or negative health impact on the general public.

There is no evidence of revenue from products with negative health outcomes, nor are there health risks from its services requiring disclosure to the public. The company does not offer health-related products or services, engage in health R&D for public benefit, or manage health data for the public. While GDS makes general donations to public welfare funds and for flood relief, these are not explicitly tied to health equity or access programs for vulnerable populations. The company's crisis response plans include public health incidents, but no specific actions or contributions during a global health crisis are detailed. Mental health resources are provided for employees, but not as a public health initiative. The company's occupational health and safety measures for employees are outside the scope of this value.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

GDS Holdings Limited reported no substantiated forced or child labor incidents in the last three years.

The company's Supplier Code of Conduct applies to 100% of its suppliers, requiring compliance with laws and regulations concerning labor and employment, including prohibitions against child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking. GDS reserves the right to verify supplier compliance, audit facilities, and terminate contracts for material breaches, indicating robust ethical terms with enforcement. In terms of supplier diversity, GDS directed 36.55% of its total expenditure to local suppliers in 2022, an increase from 32.13% in 2021.

Honest & Fair Business

The company has a formal whistleblower policy, established by the Audit Committee, with multiple reporting channels including a 24/7 anonymous hotline, email, written mail, and a compliance webpage.

It explicitly states confidentiality and non-retaliation for reporters. The company has not had any financial restatements in the past five years, consistently publishing annual reports since 2016. Three out of five board members are Independent Non-Executive Directors, representing 60% of the board. A comprehensive anti-corruption policy, effective since November 2023, prohibits facilitation payments and applies globally to all employees, directors, and officers. It mandates annual anti-corruption compliance declarations and training for all relevant personnel. The company requires external FCPA compliance audits at least once every two years. It also reserves the right to audit suppliers and inspect their facilities to verify compliance with its Supplier Code of Conduct.

No War, No Weapons

The provided article is a stock market report for GDS Holdings Ltd, containing financial data and market information.

It does not contain any specific, concrete data points or facts relevant to the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value or any of its associated KPIs. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.

Planet-Friendly Business

GDS Holdings Limited reported a total carbon footprint of 3,795,396 tCO2e across Scope 1, 2, and 3 in 2024, representing a 13.68% decrease compared to 2023.

The company has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and formulates targets in accordance with SBTi, but their validation status is not specified. In 2024, 40% of its energy consumption was sourced from renewables, with 64% of this coming from purchased green power. GDS aims to achieve 100% renewable energy operations and operational carbon neutrality by 2030. As of 2024, 87% of its self-developed data centers comply with green building standards, and 42 data centers are certified as green data centers. The company develops internal recycling procedures for specific waste types, including packaging and decommissioned hardware. GDS is required to disclose climate-related information in ESG reports, in line with the TCFD framework, and conducts comprehensive assessments of climate risks and opportunities. It participates in carbon offset projects to balance residual emissions, but no quality rating for these offsets is provided. GDS invests in technological and infrastructure improvements to enhance resilience against climate-related physical risks. The company requires suppliers to regularly report their ESG performance, including carbon footprint and waste management.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

GDS has established five formal partnerships with community and educational organizations, including the Honghui Charity Foundation, Chunhui Boai Public Charity Foundation, National Council of Social Services (NCSS), Community Chest Singapore, and Tsinghua University Education Foundation.

The company reported no incidents of child labor, forced labor, or violation of indigenous rights. Over 90% of its workforce is recruited from local communities across all regions. The company provides a dedicated employee feedback channel (email and 24/7 HR hotline) for all employees, but it is not explicitly stated as a community-specific grievance mechanism. DEI training is incorporated into the onboarding process for new hires, but a specific percentage of employees completing cultural sensitivity training is not provided. The company developed an Employee Handbook for Overseas Employees tailored to the cultural context and customs of Southeast Asia.

Safe & Smart Tech

GDS Holdings experienced multiple data breaches within the past three years.

In 2021, a customer support website breach affected approximately 2,000 customers, with emails and passwords stolen. A second attack in 2022 compromised 1,210 customer records, and a third occurred in January 2023. Hackers logged into at least five customer accounts. Initial warnings were sent in September 2021, but password changes were only forced in January 2023, indicating delayed disclosure. The company maintains ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, and has achieved Level III Certification for the Classified Protection of Cybersecurity. All full-time employees completed cybersecurity training in 2021 and 2022, and all employees must receive annual security training. GDS provides transparent privacy statements and guarantees user rights to access, correct, and delete personal information, responding within 15 days. The company restricts data access through identity authentication, including multi-factor authentication, and adheres to the principle of least privilege. However, some compromised systems reportedly used weak passwords like 'admin'. GDS aims to remediate high-risk vulnerabilities within 48 hours and conducts annual information security risk assessments. The company states it takes appropriate security technical measures such as encryption and de-identification, and only retains personal information for the minimum necessary period. GDS strictly complies with personal information protection laws and regulations in China and maintains cybersecurity liability insurance.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

The provided articles do not contain specific, quantitative data points for any of the KPIs related to Zero Waste & Sustainable Products. Information regarding waste diversion rates, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, recycled content, single-use plastic reduction, take-back programs, circular design principles, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste management, product durability, repairability, waste audit frequency, zero waste certification, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging to product ratio, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education is not reported or is too general to be scored against the rubric's specific thresholds.

While total waste produced at various locations is mentioned, there is no data on waste diversion or specific waste reduction initiatives.