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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Global Switch's score of 9 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Global Switch's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Global Switch reported total carbon emissions of approximately 447,900 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 248,148,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were approximately 368,500 kg CO2e. The Scope 2 emissions also saw a rise from about 237,563,000 kg CO2e in 2022. In 2020, Global Switch disclosed its Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 150,787,000 kg CO2e, indicating a comprehensive approach to measuring its carbon footprint across all scopes. The company has committed to near-term reduction targets, although it has not set a net-zero target as of now. Global Switch's emissions intensity ratios have shown variability, with a reported intensity of 400 kg CO2e per square metre in 2023, compared to 360 kg CO2e per square metre in 2022. The company is actively working on its climate commitments, focusing on reducing its carbon emissions in the real estate sector, particularly in the UK.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,623,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 294,221,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Global Switch is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
