OUR COMMITTMENT

CASE STUDY: BAUXITE I ACHIEVES 23% CARBON REDUCTION, 17% ENERGY SAVINGS COMPARED TO INDUSTRY BASELINE

A new case study evaluating Rowan’s first project in Frederick County, Bauxite I, explores how the development achieved industry-leading sustainability metrics around lowering embodied carbon, improving energy efficiency, and expanding biodiversity in the area.

Take a look at the findings here.

SETTING HIGH STANDARDS FOR DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

SUSTAINABILITY

At Rowan, we've consistently demonstrated our dedication to pioneering innovative and sustainable building practices. We're committed to collaborating with end users who share our vision of maximizing energy procurement from renewable sources. Together, we're driving towards a more sustainable future.

COLLABORATION

 We've intentionally fostered collaborative and productive relationships within the Frederick County community, and plan to be expanding partnerships with local leaders in the months and years ahead. Together, we're poised to enhance growth and prosperity in our shared community.

COMMUNITY BENEFITS

With significant investments totaling billions of dollars in the state of Maryland, Rowan is committed to expanding its impact further. With our Frederick footprint, we are leveraging these investments to create more opportunities for local families and communities.

  • Rowan has strong controls in place to ensure accountability to sustainability commitments, including having an environmental compliance specialist on-site throughout construction of projects.

  • Rowan’s projects in the county will have access to  100% clean renewable sources.

  • Rowan is partnering with community leaders to find opportunities for other additional renewable energy investments.

  • Our company has a track record of transparency in Frederick County that we will continue to build on as our campus continues to develop.

  •  Our ongoing educational efforts are designed to specifically speak to issues that have been raised during our comprehensive public outreach, which will continue well beyond public hearings.

  • Rowan has taken concrete steps to address community questions throughout the public approval process for all of our projects in Frederick County.

  • Rowan’s initial projects  earned approval without opposition from county decisionmakers and broad community support - largely because of the enormous potential the industry represents for the region.

  • Across our projects on the campus, Rowan is excited to be investing more than $2 billion , bringing thousands of jobs and millions in tax revenue to the county and state of Maryland.

  • Rowan has built strong relationships with county officials, public school leaders, and others to ensure that the benefits from these projects are broadly shared.