Equinix Sustainability Profile
Equinix, Inc., a global leader in digital infrastructure, is headquartered in the United States and operates across major regions including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Founded in 1998, Equinix has established itself as a pivotal player in the data centre and interconnection industry, facilitating seamless connectivity for businesses worldwide. The company offers a range of core services, including colocation, interconnection, and cloud services, which are distinguished by their robust security and reliability. Equinix's unique platform enables enterprises to connect with partners and customers in a secure environment, enhancing their digital transformation efforts. With over 200 data centres globally, Equinix is recognised for its strategic market position and has achieved numerous accolades for innovation and service excellence in the tech industry.
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Equinix's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Equinix reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,747,700,000 kg CO2e, comprising 59,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 253,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,435,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 1,525,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 29,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 247,600,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,249,000,000 kg CO2e. Equinix has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2019 baseline by 2030. Additionally, Equinix is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 50% over the same timeframe. The company has also pledged to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 87% in 2019 to 100% by 2030, and to ensure that 66% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services and capital goods will have science-based targets by 2025. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a similar reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Equinix's climate initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated their targets as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 699,970,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Equinix's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Equinix 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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