Qts
QTS Realty Trust, commonly referred to as QTS, is a leading provider of data centre solutions headquartered in the United States. Established in 2003, the company has expanded its operations across key regions, including the Midwest, South, and West Coast, positioning itself as a significant player in the data centre industry. QTS offers a comprehensive suite of services, including colocation, cloud services, and managed hosting, distinguished by its commitment to security and scalability. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as the development of innovative data centre designs that optimise energy efficiency and operational performance. With a strong market presence, QTS has garnered recognition for its robust infrastructure and customer-centric approach, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable data management solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Qts's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Qts's score of 35 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Qts's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, QTS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,807,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2, and 3 sources. This included about 8,807,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 12,850,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and around 785,052,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, their emissions were about 5,603,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 9,485,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 628,511,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The data indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the use of sold products and downstream leased assets. QTS has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that QTS may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 311,617,958.19 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 316,153,881.89 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Qts is not committed to any 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.
