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.
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In 2023, QTS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 880,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,850,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 785,052,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, specifically from downstream leased assets. This brings their total emissions for the year to about 1,678,702,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, QTS's emissions were approximately 5,603,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 9,485,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 628,511,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in total emissions of around 643,599,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions, particularly in Scope 3, from 2022 to 2023. QTS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to halve their greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 across both Scope 1 and Scope 2. Additionally, they are working towards sourcing 100% of their electrical power from zero-emission sources by 2025. These initiatives reflect their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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