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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In 2024, CyrusOne reported total carbon emissions of approximately 427,299,000 kg CO2e, which includes 27,710,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 402,058,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were approximately 474,137,000 kg CO2e, with waste generated in operations contributing about 2,833,000 kg CO2e. CyrusOne has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for global climate neutrality by 2030, as validated by the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The company has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 38% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This target is aligned with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In 2023, CyrusOne's emissions were approximately 574,409,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2 market-based) and 540,819,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3), indicating a need for continued focus on emission reductions across all scopes. The company is actively measuring and working to reduce its Scope 3 emissions, which are significant in the overall emissions profile. CyrusOne's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and its responsibility within the real estate sector in the United States.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,552,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 617,314,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 325,118,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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.
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.

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