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Global Switch

Global Switch, a leading provider of data centre services, is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates major facilities across Europe and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1998, the company has established itself as a key player in the data centre industry, focusing on high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes. Specialising in colocation services, Global Switch offers unique features such as robust connectivity options and energy-efficient designs, catering to the growing demand for reliable data management. With a strong market position, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its data centre footprint and the implementation of advanced technologies to enhance service delivery. Global Switch continues to be recognised for its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Global Switch's score of 37 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Global Switch's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Global Switch reported total carbon emissions of approximately 44,790,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 44,034,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The Scope 1 emissions included about 928,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and approximately 3,036,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in Scope 2 emissions by 2030 through the purchase of 100% renewable electricity. Additionally, Global Switch is working towards a long-term net-zero target for Scope 1 emissions by 2040, aligning with the goals of the Paris Agreement. These initiatives reflect the company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability in the real estate sector.

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Scope 1
3,623,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 2
294,221,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Global Switch's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Global Switch is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Global Switch is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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