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Cyrusone Sustainability Profile

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CyrusOne Inc., a leading provider of data centre solutions, is headquartered in the United States and operates across major regions including North America and Europe. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a key player in the colocation and interconnection industry, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from cloud providers to enterprise businesses. CyrusOne is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities, offering scalable and secure data centre services that ensure high availability and reliability. Their unique approach to energy efficiency and sustainability sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, CyrusOne has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in data centre operations. As a trusted partner, they continue to drive innovation in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

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68

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

31

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Cyrusone's score of 68 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cyrusone's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, CyrusOne reported total carbon emissions of approximately 901.4 million kg CO2e, comprising 27.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 402.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 474.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, with data disclosed across all three scopes. CyrusOne has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for a 38% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi), ensuring alignment with global climate goals. Additionally, the company is working towards achieving climate neutrality by 2030, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability. In 2023, the total emissions were approximately 1.15 billion kg CO2e, indicating a need for significant reductions moving forward. The company’s proactive approach to measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions also highlights its comprehensive strategy to tackle its overall carbon footprint. CyrusOne's climate commitments are crucial in the context of the real estate sector, where data centres are increasingly scrutinised for their environmental impact. The company's initiatives reflect a growing trend among SMEs to adopt science-based targets and contribute to global climate efforts.

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617,314,000
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Scope 3
325,118,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Cyrusone's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cyrusone's primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cyrusone's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Cyrusone is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cyrusone's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Cyrusone's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and increased by approximately 46% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 52% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Waste Generated in Operations" being the primary emissions source at 1% of Scope 3 emissions.

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Cyrusone'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.

Cyrusone 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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