Africa Data Centres
Africa Data Centres, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), is a leading provider in the data centre industry, specialising in colocation, cloud services, and interconnection solutions. Founded in 2018, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint across major operational regions in Africa, including key markets in Nigeria, Kenya, and Zambia. With a commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure, Africa Data Centres offers unique services that cater to the growing demand for reliable and secure data management. Their state-of-the-art facilities are designed to meet international standards, ensuring high availability and scalability for businesses of all sizes. Recognised for its innovative approach, Africa Data Centres has positioned itself as a market leader, contributing significantly to the digital transformation across the continent. The company continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the evolving landscape of data services.
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Africa Data Centres's score of 17 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Africa Data Centres's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Africa Data Centres reported significant carbon emissions from its operations in South Africa (ZA), totalling approximately 40,440,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, 95,644,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, and 14,802,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This brings the total emissions for the region to about 150,886,000 kg CO2e. Globally, the company’s emissions were approximately 4,669,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 103,767,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 17,458,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a total of around 125,894,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Africa Data Centres has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the industry context. As the data centre sector faces increasing scrutiny regarding sustainability, it is crucial for Africa Data Centres to establish clear climate pledges and reduction goals to align with global efforts in combating climate change.
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Add to project| 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 4,669,000 |
| Scope 2 | 103,767,000 |
| Scope 3 | 17,458,000 |
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Africa Data Centres is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
