Switch Sustainability Profile
Switch, officially known as Switch, Inc., is a leading provider of data centre solutions headquartered in the United States. Established in 2000, the company has made significant strides in the technology sector, particularly in the areas of colocation, cloud services, and interconnection. With major operational regions across North America, Switch has positioned itself as a pioneer in sustainable data centre design, boasting some of the most advanced facilities in the industry. The company is renowned for its unique approach to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, setting benchmarks with its Tier 5® data centres. Switch has achieved notable recognition for its commitment to innovation and reliability, consistently ranking among the top data centre providers globally. With a focus on delivering high-performance infrastructure, Switch continues to shape the future of digital connectivity.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Switch'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 Computer 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
Switch's score of 29 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Switch's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Switch reported total carbon emissions of approximately 0 kg CO2e, with no emissions recorded for Scope 1 and Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2024. This target has been achieved ahead of schedule, demonstrating Switch's proactive approach to climate action. Switch's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the reported figures are solely from Switch, Inc. The company is committed to maintaining transparency in its environmental impact and continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint as part of its broader sustainability strategy.
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Switch'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.
Switch 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.
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