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SoftLayer Technologies, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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SoftLayer Technologies, Inc., a prominent player in the cloud computing and data centre industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a leader in providing dedicated servers, cloud infrastructure, and managed hosting solutions. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, SoftLayer caters to a diverse clientele, offering scalable and flexible services tailored to meet varying business needs. Notable for its innovative approach to cloud services, SoftLayer's unique offerings include bare metal servers and a robust API for seamless integration. As a subsidiary of IBM, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition in 2013, which further solidified its market position. With a commitment to reliability and performance, SoftLayer continues to be a trusted partner for businesses seeking advanced technology solutions.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications 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.

33

Industry Benchmark

SoftLayer Technologies, Inc.'s score of 49 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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SoftLayer Technologies, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from International Business Machines Corporation

SoftLayer Technologies, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family relationship with IBM, SoftLayer's climate initiatives and performance metrics are likely aligned with those of its parent company. IBM has made significant strides in sustainability, including commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for SoftLayer itself have not been disclosed. SoftLayer Technologies, Inc. does not report any specific Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other documented reduction initiatives at this time. The absence of emissions data and reduction commitments suggests that the company may still be developing its climate strategy or relying on the broader initiatives set forth by IBM. In summary, while SoftLayer Technologies, Inc. is part of a larger organisation with established climate commitments, it currently lacks specific emissions data and individual reduction targets.

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Scope 1
141,000,000
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Scope 2
1,034,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is SoftLayer Technologies, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SoftLayer Technologies, Inc.'s primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is SoftLayer Technologies, Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for SoftLayer Technologies, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

SoftLayer Technologies, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

SoftLayer Technologies, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 132% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 73% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
51%
Purchased Goods and Services
24%
Business Travel
20%
Employee Commuting
3%
Upstream Leased Assets
2%

SoftLayer Technologies, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

SoftLayer Technologies, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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