Equinix is advancing a bold environmental agenda through a range of commitments:
Addressing the Urgency of Climate Change Through our Targets
Scaling Renewable Energy Purchasing
Designing the Sustainable Data Center of the Future and Investing in Innovation
Assessing and Mitigating Climate Risk
Advocating for Change and Inspiring Others
2030
global climate neutral
First data center company to make a global commitment to reach climate neutral across its operations
Validated science-based target for operations and supply chain emissions
Drove data center alignment and self-regulation of EU sustainability requirements
Fourth year in a row +90% renewable energy achieved globally toward our 100% goal
Issued since 2020, with $2.9B allocated towards green buildings, renewable energy and efficiency projects
Second year in a row at A- level demonstrating leadership and transparency on climate risk
Driving operational excellence and energy demand reduction in 2021
Incremental improvement in Power Usage Effectiveness of 5.5% from 2020 to 2021
Total data center area certified through USGBC LEED rating system
Metric | Units | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Energy Consumption | GWh | 5,700 | 6,430 | 7,140 |
Renewable Energy | GWh | 5,250 | 5,840 | 6,770 |
% Renewable Energy | % | 92% | 91% | 95% |
Energy Intensity | GWh / million USD | 1.028 | 1.077 | 1.084 |
GHG Emissions: Scope 1 | mtCO2e | 40,700 | 55,100 | 50,700 |
GHG Emissions: Scope 2 (location-based) | mtCO2e | 2,079,000 | 2,280,200 | 2,307,600 |
GHG Emissions: Scope 2 (market-based) | mtCO2e | 306,000 | 327,700 | 254,800 |
Carbon Intensity (location-based) | mtCO2e / million USD | 381 | 389 | 355 |
Carbon Intensity (market-based) | mtCO2e / million USD | 62 | 64 | 46 |
Energy and emissions are assured to ISO 14064-3:2019 standards for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Equinix references the WRI/WBSCD Greenhouse Gas Protocol to calculate our carbon footprint. Our energy and renewable energy consumption, Scope 1, Scope 2 and most of our Scope 3 emissions are independently assured by Lucideon CICS to ISO 14064-3:2006 Standards for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions.
For more information about our energy and emissions performance and response to climate change, refer to our annual CDP Climate change submissions.
To review Equinix’s annual CDP Climate Change disclosure, download it below.
Equinix will achieve its science-based targets and reach climate neutral by 2030
Equinix has a long-term goal to use 100% clean and renewable energy
Equinix designs, builds and operates sustainable data centers and engages in green financing opportunities
Sustainability is embedded in our corporate office initiatives
Advocacy is a hallmark of our strategy as we leverage the buying power of many companies