Certifications Detail

Key ISO standards and certifications for data centres held by Global Switch.

A key component of our Critical Environments Programme is to ensure that our process and practices are independently audited and that we gain certification to internationally recognised standards. Global Switch is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 across all locations and by having these we support our customers in achieving their own certifications.

Best practice is a key driver across our global portfolio

The following certifications, awards and memberships are also held or targeted by existing sites and developments across the Global Switch portfolio.

International Standards for Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3402

Global Switch Amsterdam is certified to ISAE 3402, an international standard which represents an in-depth audit of a service organisation's control objectives and activities. These activities often include controls over information security and related processes. As part of this, Global Switch makes available to customers and their auditors a comprehensive independent auditor's report, that covers our internal control systems with respect to housing services for customers' ICT infrastructures.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

The first stage of Global Switch Hong Kong achieved a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification which indicates an achievement of the highest levels of environmental responsibility in construction. Global Switch Singapore Woodlands achieved a LEED Gold certification. LEED is a green building certification recognised across the globe as the premier mark of achievement in green building. LEED recognises best-in-class building strategies and practices.