Digital Realty
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., commonly known as Digital Realty, is a leading global provider of data centre, colocation, and interconnection 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 established itself as a key player in the data centre industry, focusing on delivering secure and scalable infrastructure for businesses of all sizes. The company’s core offerings include data centre services, cloud connectivity, and managed services, all designed to meet the evolving needs of digital businesses. Digital Realty is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the digital transformation journey. With a robust portfolio of over 280 facilities worldwide, Digital Realty continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a leader in the data centre sector.
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Digital Realty's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Digital Realty reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,736,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 55,773,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,547,989,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,245,640,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to significant reductions, as the company aims to decrease its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 68% and Scope 3 emissions by 24% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. Digital Realty is a pioneer in the data centre sector, being the first of its size to join the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The company has set ambitious targets to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. Additionally, it is a signatory to the EU Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, committing to climate neutrality by 2030, which includes goals for energy efficiency and carbon-free energy sourcing. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of about 2,059,753,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 39,030,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 1,567,223,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 2,059,753,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a proactive approach to managing and reducing carbon footprints across its operations. Digital Realty's ongoing initiatives and commitments underscore its dedication to sustainability and climate action within the data centre industry, aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 25,500,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,165,500,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,003,200,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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