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Digital Realty
Computer ManufacturingUnited StatesNYSE: DLR
Last verified 20 days agodigitalrealty.com
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.
60
DitchCarbon score
+23 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Computer Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.279
20182025
The Computer Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Digital Realty's reported carbon emissions
Digital Realty, an office machinery and computers company headquartered in the US, has reported its carbon emissions for several years, focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. For 2025, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 52.2 million kg CO2e, and market-based Scope 2 emissions were about 463.2 million kg CO2e. In 2024, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 51.7 million kg CO2e, with market-based Scope 2 emissions at around 948.2 million kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw Scope 1 emissions of about 55.8 million kg CO2e, and location-based Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3.5 billion kg CO2e.
In 2022, Digital Realty reported Scope 1 emissions of about 39 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1.6 billion kg CO2e, alongside Scope 3 emissions totalling around 2.1 billion kg CO2e. This included significant contributions from capital goods (about 1.2 billion kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (around 322.4 million kg CO2e). For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 20.3 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (market-based) at about 1.3 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 1.9 billion kg CO2e.
Looking further back, 2020 saw Scope 1 emissions of approximately 32.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 1.8 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling roughly 2.5 billion kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 26 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at around 1.6 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 1.8 billion kg CO2e. For 2018, Scope 1 emissions were reported as 25.5 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 2.2 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 1 billion kg CO2e.
Digital Realty has made significant climate commitments. It is a signatory to the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by area by 68% and Scope 3 emissions by area by 24% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade (2025). There are also specific commitments to achieve carbon neutrality for its French data centre portfolio by 2030, and it has joined the EU Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact. The company has received a certificate of conformity with respect to the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact in 2023.
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Digital Realty’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
On track42%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Behind target42%
2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
Insufficient data25%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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