Global Switch

Global Switch, a UK-headquartered company in the Computer and related services industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 410,500,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes about 2,441,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 51,868,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and around 256,222,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.

In 2023, Global Switch's total emissions were about 389,891,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,444,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at around 44,053,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 244,394,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 3,685,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of about 42,986,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 3,732,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 125,697,000 kg CO2e.

Global Switch is committed to ambitious climate action, aligning with the Paris Agreement. The company has set near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets for 2030, committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% from a 2023 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities by 42% within the same timeframe. Global Switch further commits that 74% of its suppliers by emissions, covering capital goods, will have science-based targets by 2029. The company also has a near-term goal to achieve Scope 2 carbon neutrality across its portfolio by 2030 through the purchase of 100% renewable electricity. They are also seeking to establish a long-term net-zero target for 2040.