Kao Data - Community Impact Strategy 2026 - Flipbook - Page 2
2026 Community Impact Strategy | Contents
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Introduction
At Kao Data, we believe our data centres
are far more than just high-tech facilities they are enablers of progress and catalysts
for positive change within the communities
where we operate, and beyond.
As data centres have become recognised as critical
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Community collaboration is therefore embedded at
the heart of our business. No other UK data centre
developer/operator is more committed to integrating
with local communities, at all levels, or advocating for the
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Introduction
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Our approach and impact pillars
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Local communities
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Activities and objectives
Local communities
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Case study
The Kao SEED Fund
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Industry community
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Activities and objectives
Industry community
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Case study
Critical Careers
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Case study
Kao Academy
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The Kao community
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Activities and objectives
The Kao community
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Case study
Mental Health First Aiders
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Our impact journey: 2025-2026
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Our KPIs for 2026
broader societal bene昀椀ts that this fast-evolving industry
can deliver.
national infrastructure in the UK, building public, media
Through our Community Impact Strategy, we are not
and policymakers’ understanding of their role, purpose,
only powering the nation’s digital infrastructure - we are
and connection to everyday digital life is essential to
investing in local economic growth, supporting social
maintaining our licence to operate.
and environmental progress, and helping nurture a new
generation of talent that will drive the industry’s future.
“We were thrilled to work closely with Kao Data
By working together, we can ensure that everyone
to develop their 昀椀rst ever Kao SEED fund, and
bene昀椀ts from the digital revolution and the
we are equally delighted that it will continue year
transformative potential of the age of AI.
on year. We're so lucky that Stockport is home to
businesses like Kao Data, that want to be part of
the wider community and invest in people, place
and planet.”
Jo McGrath, CEO at Sector 3
Cover images: The launch of our Stockport SEED
Fund; Our Critical Careers publication and a Kao
Academy school workshop
