Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers expands Executive Partner circle with APL
The Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers has welcomed APL as a new Executive Partner, marking the first expansion of the Hub’s Executive Partner circle since its establishment.
The addition of APL further expands the Hub’s European ecosystem of data center operators, technology providers and infrastructure specialists working together to accelerate the transition toward net zero data centers.
APL brings more than 40 years of experience in data center consulting and engineering, strengthening the Hub’s expertise across critical infrastructure design, operational resilience, energy efficiency and large-scale deployment of digital infrastructure across Europe.
Founded in 1983, APL specializes in data center strategy, engineering, operations and sustainable IT, supporting organizations across the full lifecycle of critical digital infrastructure.
Representing APL on the Hub Board of Directors will be Thomas Martin, deputy CTO, and Anthony Pottier, Chief Business Officer.
“The addition of APL strengthens the engineering and implementation expertise within the Hub at an important time for the industry,” said Alberto Ravagni, CEO of the Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers. “As digital infrastructure continues to scale across Europe, closer collaboration between operators, technology companies and engineering specialists becomes increasingly important.”
“We are proud to join the Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers as Executive Member,” said Anthony Pottier, Chief Business Officer at APL. “The challenges facing the industry today require collaboration across the entire ecosystem. We look forward to contributing our engineering and operational expertise while working together with the Hub’s members to explore and build the pathways toward more resilient and sustainable digital infrastructure.”
About APL
APL, founded in 1983, is an engineering firm specialized in consulting, engineering, construction, and operation of data centers and associated infrastructures. Through its Organic Design approach, the company develops efficient, secure, and scalable data centers in harmony with their environment, aiming to align digital infrastructure growth with sustainable regional development. Its activities are structured around four main areas: data center consulting and engineering, IT consulting and engineering, maintenance and operations, and responsible digital practices. APL relies on the expertise of professionals accredited as “Tier Designer” and “Operations Specialist” by the Uptime Institute, and has been awarded a Gold medal in the EcoVadis CSR ranking. The company has delivered thousands of projects and assignments for major public and private organizations such as ADEME, Air France, Bouygues Telecom, DATA 4, Digital Realty, Equinix, Telehouse, Orange, and SNCF. With offices in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Rennes, as well as in Lausanne, Milan, and Madrid, the APL Group achieved a revenue of nearly €115 million in 2025, with nearly 280 employees, and continues to expand its activities across Europe and Africa.
About the Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers
The Net Zero Innovation Hub for Data Centers unites leaders of the data center industry to accelerate the deployment of advanced net zero solutions. Led by APL, Danfoss, Data4, Google, Microsoft, Schneider Electric, and Vertiv, the Hub de-risks innovation by removing technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial risks. Through a unique and structured collaborative innovation methodology, its goal is to support sustainable data center growth while enabling the transition toward a net-zero future.
