- Climate change related physical risks (flood, typhoons, drought, extreme heat)
- Climate change related transition risks (policy and regulation changes, litigation risk, transition to low-emission technologies, energy costs rises, changes in customer behavior, reputational risks)
GDS Holdings Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 56.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.8M tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 776.0K tCO2e/year. 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.
Renewable Energy
35.9%
of total energy
Water Usage
6.8M m3/year
2022
Energy Use
5.0K GWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 56.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.8M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 776.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 652.9K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 1.5M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Renewable energy usage reached a record high of 35.9%
- Annual average power usage effectiveness (PUE) improved to 1.29
- 77% of data centers obtained or applying for green building certification
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy and carbon neutrality by 2030
- Achieve PUE of 1.20 by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance