ISO Certification International standards compliance

ISO Certification

ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) is the world's largest governing body of international standards for business and government.

Across EMEA and Asia-Pacific we are committed to a programme of providing standards-compliant IBX data centres to ensure we meet our customers demanding requirements. 

What do these certifications mean to our customers?

ISO/IEC 27001:2005

ISO 27001 is the internationally recognised standard defining the requirements for an organisation’s Information Security Management System (ISMS). The audit and certification process ensures the availability, integrity and confidentiality of information and network systems. Several IBX data entres across Europe and Asia have received ISO 27001 certification.

ISO 9001: 2008

By fulfilling the requirements of the ISO 9001 certification, Equinix ensures that a quality management system is in place that always meets the requirements of our customers. The system and quality objectives are reviewed, updated and amended regularly to guarantee continued suitability.

Equinix has received ISO-9001 certification for all its European data centre locations and many of its Asia-Pacific facilities. 

To date we have achieved the following certifications:

ISO 9001: 2008 – Quality Management

  • EMEA Headquarters – London

All IBX data centres in:

  • United Kingdom 
  • The Netherlands 
  • Germany
  • France
  • Switzerland

OHSAS 18001:2007 – Health & Safety Management

  • EMEA Headquarters – London

All IBX data centres in:

  • The Netherlands 
  • United Kingdom

ISO/IEC 27001:2005 – Information Security Management

Select IBX data centres in:

  • The Netherlands 
  • Germany 
  • United Kingdom
  • Singapore
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
  • SSAE16 Compliance

    SSAE16 Compliance (Americas)

    Many U.S. IBX data centers have undergone an SSAE16 audit with many more slated in a yearly audit cycle.

  • ISO Certification

    ISO Certification (EMEA and Asia-Pacific)

    ISO is the world's largest developer and publisher of international standards. Equinix has received the ISO-9001 certification of quality for all of its European data center locations.

  • LEED Certification

    LEED Certification

    Equinix is committed to green building practices, pursuing LEED certification for all of its new data center builds globally. All new IBX data centers are evaluated for LEED certification during the design and construction process.

Green Initiatives

  • Working towards a sustainable future

    Building a Sustainable Future

    Learn what Equinix is doing to implement sustainable practices in the design, build and operation of its IBX data centers.

Policy Documents

  • Health and Safety Environment and Energy Policy

    Health and Safety, Environment and Energy Policy

    This Health and Safety, Environment and Energy policy statement sets out the commitment of the management of Equinix Europe and its group companies to prevent pollution, improve our energy performance and prevent injury and ill health in order to achieve the highest standards of performance within Equinix.

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Working Towards a Sustainable Future

Equinix is at the forefront of innovating and driving technologies that increase the efficiency of building, operating and running our data centers.

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