Equinix
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 marked an increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 1,525,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 29,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 261,020,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at 1,249,000,000 kg CO2e. Equinix has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in its carbon footprint across Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, despite doubling its data centre and energy consumption since 2015. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and a similar 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities. Equinix also aims to source 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and has set a target for 66% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2025. These initiatives reflect Equinix's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the data centre industry.
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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 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 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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