Switch
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 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Switch's reported carbon emissions
As of the latest available data, Switch has not disclosed specific carbon emissions figures for the most recent year. However, the company has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero carbon emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2024. This goal reflects a proactive approach to reducing direct and indirect emissions associated with their operations. Switch's initiatives include a commitment to eliminate Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources and indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, respectively. Notably, they have achieved this target ahead of schedule, demonstrating their dedication to sustainability and climate action. While specific emissions data is currently unavailable, Switch's focus on reaching net-zero emissions underscores their commitment to environmental responsibility and aligns with industry standards for climate action.
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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.
Switch is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
