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Digital Realty Trust, Inc., commonly known as Digital Realty, is a leading provider in the office machinery and computers sector, specifically focusing on data centre solutions. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates across major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 2004, Digital Realty has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its global footprint through strategic acquisitions.
The company offers a range of core services, including colocation, interconnection, and cloud services, distinguished by their commitment to reliability and scalability. Digital Realty's innovative approach to data centre management positions it as a key player in the industry, catering to a diverse clientele from various sectors. With a strong market presence, Digital Realty continues to set benchmarks in operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
+23 vs industry average
Digital Realty’s score of 60 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Computer Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Computer Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Digital Realty's most recent disclosed emissions data for 2025 indicates Scope 1 emissions of approximately 52,222,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 463,239,000 kg CO2e. Location-based Scope 2 emissions for 2025 were approximately 3,616,208,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 51,745,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 market-based emissions at approximately 948,175,000 kg CO2e and location-based Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3,311,323,000 kg CO2e.
The company has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 68% per square foot by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Digital Realty aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and fuel- and energy-related activities by 24% per square foot within the same timeframe. These targets are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.
Digital Realty also has an SBTi target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2023 base year, and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, downstream leased assets, and investments by 25% within the same timeframe.
Furthermore, Digital Realty is a signatory to the EU Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, committing to climate neutrality for its EU data centres by 2030. Its data centre portfolio in France achieved carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2020 and 2021, and is committed to maintaining this through 2030. The company also aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade.
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42% reduction in Scope 2
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42% reduction in Scope 1
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25% reduction in scope 3 total
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