- Slow progress on Inclusion and Diversity in the sector.
- Access to data, particularly Scope 3 emissions, for some Investee Companies.
- Capacity constraints in small companies to fully engage in all areas of sustainability activity.
- Challenges in collecting diversity information for Arqiva due to workforce nature.
- Outstanding litigation with the BBC impacting Arqiva's reporting.
Digital 9 Infrastructure plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Digital 9 Infrastructure plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.2K tCO2e (aggregated including unassured Arqiva data). By scope: Scope 1: 637 tCO2e (aggregated, including unassured Arqiva data); Scope 2: 6.7K tCO2e (market-based aggregated including unassured Arqiva data); Scope 3: 7.8K tCO2e (aggregated including unassured Arqiva data). 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
15.2K tCO2e (aggregated including unassured Arqiva data)
2023
Renewable Energy
82% (aggregated, excluding Arqiva)
of total energy
📊 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). | 637 tCO2e (aggregated, including unassured Arqiva data) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.7K tCO2e (market-based aggregated including unassured Arqiva data) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.8K tCO2e (aggregated including unassured Arqiva data) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.2K tCO2e (aggregated including unassured Arqiva data) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- All fully owned entities had a net zero roadmap in place by February 2024 (a year ahead of target).
- Targets on energy efficiency (aggregated PUE of 1.3) and growth in network capacity (10%) were met.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce diesel and refrigerant use (Verne Global)
- Increase procurement of renewable electricity (Aqua Comms and Elio Networks)
- Climate risk assessment across key assets (Aqua Comms)
📅 Medium-term
- Develop internal climate governance (Aqua Comms)
- Increase inventory data quality (Elio Networks)
- Improve data collection on ethnic diversity (Arqiva)
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero organisation by 2031 across Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and net zero by 2040 on Scope 3 (Arqiva)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Net ZeroInclusion and Diversity