Equinix

Equinix's reported carbon emissions

Equinix, a US-based computer and related services company, is actively pursuing ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by 2040. To support this long-term goal, Equinix has established near-term targets, including a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, the company intends to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities by 50% by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. Equinix also plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030. For the 2025 reporting year, Equinix reported approximately 1.88 billion kg CO2e in total emissions. This figure comprises approximately 1.62 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions and approximately 264 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based). For the 2024 reporting year, total emissions were approximately 1.71 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1.44 billion kg CO2e and Scope 1 and 2 emissions at approximately 273 million kg CO2e (market-based). In 2023, total emissions were approximately 1.51 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1.23 billion kg CO2e and Scope 1 and 2 emissions at approximately 274 million kg CO2e (market-based). In 2022, Equinix reported total emissions of approximately 1.57 billion kg CO2e. This included approximately 40.3 million kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, approximately 241 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and approximately 1.29 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. Equinix's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation. The company's climate initiatives are aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments.