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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Qts's score of 45 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Qts's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, QTS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 880,700 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 12,850,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, particularly from downstream leased assets, amounting to approximately 785,052,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. 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, and around 628,511,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, the company has committed to halving its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, demonstrating a clear reduction target of 50% from 2022 levels. Additionally, QTS aims to source 100% of its electrical power from sources with no direct greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, further underscoring its commitment to sustainability. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to enhance energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint of its operations. QTS's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The company actively participates in sustainability efforts, aligning with industry standards and climate terminology to address its environmental impact.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 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 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Qts is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
