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.
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Qts's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, QTS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 880,700 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 12,850,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and a significant 785,052,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions related to downstream leased assets. This brings their total Scope 1 and 2 emissions to about 21,657,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, QTS's emissions were approximately 5,603,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 9,485,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and 628,511,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of around 15,088,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions across all scopes from 2022 to 2023. QTS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to halve their greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2. They are also working towards sourcing 100% of their electrical power from zero-emission sources by 2025. These initiatives reflect their commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction, with ongoing quarterly meetings to discuss innovative methods for achieving these goals. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from QTS Realty Trust, LLC.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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