Global Switch Sustainability Profile
Global Switch, a leading provider of data centre services, is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates major facilities across Europe and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1998, the company has established itself as a key player in the data centre industry, focusing on high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes. Specialising in colocation services, Global Switch offers unique features such as robust connectivity options and energy-efficient designs, catering to the growing demand for reliable data management. With a strong market position, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its data centre footprint and the implementation of advanced technologies to enhance service delivery. Global Switch continues to be recognised for its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
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Industry Benchmark
Global Switch's score of 65 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Global Switch's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Global Switch reported total carbon emissions of approximately 310.5 million kg CO2e, comprising 2,441,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 51,868,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 256,222,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2023, when total emissions were approximately 289.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,444,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 44,053,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 244,394,000 kg CO2e. Global Switch has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities by the same percentage within the same timeframe. The company is also committed to achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 2 emissions through the purchase of 100% renewable electricity by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the goals of the Paris Agreement. Global Switch's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the data centre sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,623,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 294,221,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Global Switch's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Global Switch's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 70% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 45% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Global Switch's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Global Switch has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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