- Increased costs to procure power due to inflation and global energy market volatility.
- Supply chain disruptions and inflation impacting construction projects.
- Permitting delays in most metros due to labor availability.
- Cybersecurity threats and potential breaches.
- Maintaining REIT qualification for US federal income tax purposes.
Equinix, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Equinix, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.8M mtCO2e (Scope 1+2 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 29.0K mtCO2e; Scope 2: 234.1K mtCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 1.2M mtCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.8M mtCO2e (Scope 1+2 market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
96%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.07 (Annual Average WUE)
2023
Energy Use
8.2K GWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 29.0K mtCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 234.1K mtCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.2M mtCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 23% absolute reduction in operational GHG emissions from a 2019 baseline (Scope 1 and Scope 2 market-based mtCO2e), even with a 36% increase in energy consumption.
- Maintained 96% renewable energy coverage across the portfolio for the sixth consecutive year.
- 8.8% improvement in Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) compared to 2022.
- Executed 21 Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), generating over 3,000,000 MWh of clean energy.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 100% renewable energy coverage by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Climate neutral across global operations by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGlobal ResponsibilityHealth & WellnessEthics & ComplianceSupply Chain SustainabilityDigital Inclusion