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Vnet

Vnet, officially known as Vnet Group, is a leading provider of cloud computing and data centre services headquartered in China. Established in 2009, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Asia-Pacific and North America, positioning itself as a key player in the technology industry. Specialising in cloud infrastructure, Vnet offers a range of services, including dedicated servers, virtual private cloud solutions, and data centre management. What sets Vnet apart is its commitment to high-performance, scalable solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses. With a strong market presence, Vnet has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with global tech giants and recognition for its innovative approach to cloud services. As a trusted name in the industry, Vnet continues to drive digital transformation for enterprises worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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36

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Vnet's score of 36 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vnet's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Vnet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 986,666,310 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 18,671,740 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 670,678,310 kg CO2e, mainly from purchased electricity and heat. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions totalled around 297,316,260 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from upstream leased assets and downstream leased assets. Vnet has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a long-term target set in 2023. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating a strategic approach to reducing their carbon footprint in line with global climate goals. The company is actively working towards these targets, although specific near-term reduction targets have been removed. As a leader in the software and services sector based in China, Vnet's climate commitments reflect a growing trend among corporations to address climate change proactively and transparently.

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2021
Scope 1
18,671,740
Scope 2
670,678,310
Scope 3
297,316,260

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vnet's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Vnet is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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