Equinix, Inc., a leading global provider of 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 within the computer and related services industry, focusing on interconnection and data centre services.
The company offers a unique portfolio of products, including colocation, interconnection, and cloud services, which enable businesses to connect with partners and customers seamlessly. Equinix's innovative approach to digital ecosystems has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements such as being consistently ranked among the top data centre providers worldwide. With a commitment to reliability and performance, Equinix continues to drive digital transformation for enterprises globally.
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Equinix's reported carbon emissions
Equinix, a computer and related services company headquartered in the US, is actively engaged in climate action with ambitious reduction targets.
For the reporting year 2025, Equinix reported total emissions of approximately 5.4 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 2.5 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 2.5 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 264 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2024, the company reported total emissions of about 5.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 2.5 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at about 2.5 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 273 million kg CO2e. For 2023, total emissions were approximately 5.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 2.5 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at approximately 2.5 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 274 million kg CO2e.
Equinix has set significant climate commitments. The company aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. Furthermore, Equinix is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities by 50% by 2030, also based on a 2019 baseline. The company also plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030. Equinix is also working to ensure that 66% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets by 2025.
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Equinix’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
50% reduction in all scopes
Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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