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 51% 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 zero emissions for Scope 2, with no data available for Scope 1 or Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2024. This target is part of their near-term reduction initiatives, which they have achieved ahead of schedule. Switch's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to sustainability, aligning with industry standards for carbon reduction and climate accountability. As of now, there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent organization, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Switch, Inc.
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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.
