- Balancing growth with minimizing energy usage and carbon emissions.
- Challenges in the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) market, including renewable energy supply variability, high costs, and long-term financial commitments.
NEXTDC Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 21.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 335.6K 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.
Water Usage
701.66 ML/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
Waste
195.3 tons/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
Energy Use
476.6K MWh/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-07 to 2024-06)
| 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). | 21.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 335.6K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.4M tCO2e (Scope 2) |
| 2020-07 to 2021-06 | 665 tCO2e (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
- Achieved a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) score of 1.42 in FY24.
- S1 Sydney facility achieved Zero Waste certification.
- More than 90% diversion rate at four facilities.
- Undertook embodied carbon assessment for new builds.
- Maintained NABERS 5-Star ratings at M1 Melbourne and S1 Sydney, and 4.5-Star at P1 Perth.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce PUE ratio to 1.40
- Achieve 90% waste diversion rate
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 40:40:20 gender balance by 2030
- Net zero emissions roadmap
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy and climate changeNatural resource managementHealth, safety and wellbeingDiversity, equity and inclusionEmployee attraction, development and retentionPrivacy managementSocial impactGovernance, profitability and ethical conductSustainable supply chainCustomer relationship