Digital Realty
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.
+27 vs industry average
Digital Realty’s score of 63 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Computer Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Digital Realty's reported carbon emissions
Digital Realty's 2024 carbon emissions data shows Scope 1 emissions at approximately 51,745,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at approximately 948,175,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1,456,435,000 kg CO2e. The total combined emissions for 2024 are approximately 2,456,355,000 kg CO2e.
In 2023, Digital Realty reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 55,773,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 1,547,989,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,245,640,000 kg CO2e, resulting in a total of approximately 2,849,402,000 kg CO2e.
The company has set significant climate commitments, including joining the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Their targets commit to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by area by 68% and Scope 3 emissions by area by 24% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. Digital Realty also aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade. Furthermore, they are a signatory to the EU Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact, committing to climate neutrality for their EU data centres by 2030. Digital Realty's data is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Digital Realty’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
9 goals2030
24% reduction in scope 3 upstream
reduce Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions in our value chain) by area by 24% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
8 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2024
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