GDA Wins CleanTech Breakthrough’s ESG Solution of the Year Award for Innovative Sustainability Solutions

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GDA Selected as Winner of the ESG Solution of the Year Award by CleanTech Breakthrough

Prestigious Annual Awards Program Recognizes Companies and Products Driving Innovation in the Global Clean Technology Industry

Genesis Digital Assets Limited (GDA), recognized as one of the leading Bitcoin mining firms globally in terms of hash rate, has announced its triumph as the recipient of the “ESG Solution of the Year Award” at the 2025 CleanTech Breakthrough Awards. This accolade underscores GDA’s prominent role in pioneering and implementing advanced clean energy solutions within its extensive Bitcoin mining operations.

Highlighting Sustainable Practices in the Clean Technology Sector

The CleanTech Breakthrough Awards celebrate remarkable technology companies, innovations, and products across various fields, including energy, climate technology, waste management, smart grid systems, and artificial intelligence. This year’s event saw an overwhelming number of nominations from companies around the globe, showcasing a competitive landscape and a significant shift towards sustainable technological advancements.

GDA’s Commitment to Sustainable Bitcoin Mining

GDA earned this award due to its dedication to environmentally friendly Bitcoin mining, employing energy solutions that not only lower emissions but also positively impact local communities. In Argentina, for instance, GDA’s collaboration with YPF Luz utilizes stranded gas—a byproduct of oil production typically burned off—to generate electricity for 1,200 Bitcoin mining machines, effectively reducing methane emissions and enhancing energy efficiency.

Innovative Initiatives in Sweden

In Sweden, GDA initiated a heat repurposing project in partnership with Muttern Fastigheter, transforming excess heat from its data centers into a resource for local buildings. This project delivers 90,000 cubic meters of warm air per hour, powered by renewable hydroelectric energy. These efforts illustrate how Bitcoin mining can contribute to both environmental preservation and economic sustainability.

Statements from GDA Leadership

“Receiving the ESG Solution of the Year Award affirms our steadfast dedication to promoting sustainable Bitcoin mining,” stated Abdumalik Mirakhmedov, Executive President of GDA. “At GDA, we are demonstrating that it is possible to achieve profitability alongside environmental stewardship. By harnessing innovative energy solutions and fostering strong partnerships, we are redefining Bitcoin mining as a positive force.”

GDA’s Global Operations

With a presence across four continents and 20 industrial-scale data centers boasting a combined energy capacity exceeding 600 MW, GDA utilizes a mix of hydroelectric, wind, solar, and waste energy sources to power its operations.

About GDA

GDA stands as one of the largest and most seasoned industrial-scale Bitcoin mining enterprises, with nearly a decade of experience in establishing, managing, and expanding data center operations. The company emphasizes innovation, responsible energy consumption, and community investment across its 20 data centers located in North America, South America, Europe, and Central Asia. With an energy capacity surpassing 600 MW, GDA has successfully deployed over 150,000 miners and was featured in Fast Company’s 2024 list of the Next Big Things in Tech within the fintech and blockchain sector. GDA remains committed to fortifying the infrastructure for the future of currency by enhancing the Bitcoin network’s robustness, resilience, and security.

About CleanTech Breakthrough

Part of Tech Breakthrough, a premier platform for market intelligence and recognition in global technology innovation, the CleanTech Breakthrough Awards program aims to celebrate excellence in energy, climate, and clean technologies, as well as the services and products that support them worldwide. These awards publicly acknowledge the accomplishments of clean technology companies and products across various categories, including solar technology, smart grids, energy management, wind energy, waste and recycling, and transportation.