- Data centre industry's impact on the environment.
- Data centre skills shortage.
- Managing climate-related physical risks (flooding, fires, water stress, etc.).
- Ensuring ethical conduct across the value chain.
Harlow Operations Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Harlow Operations Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 19.8K mtCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 331.23 mtCO2e; Scope 2: 19.5K mtCO2e; Scope 3: 1.8K 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
19.8K mtCO2e
2022
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Water Usage
13.2M litres
2022
Waste
135.55 tonnes
2022
Energy Use
101.09 GWh
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). | 331.23 mtCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 19.5K mtCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.8K mtCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Procuring 100% renewable power (REGO backed) since 2018.
- First data centre operator in Europe to transition to renewable HVO fuel for back-up power, eliminating up to 90% of net CO2 in 2021.
- Achieved an average Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.2 across Technology Suites.
- Achieved a Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) of 0.41 across Technology Suites.
- 100% waste diversion from landfill via recycling, reuse, or conversion to green energy.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the percentage of women managers to 30% by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Net Zero in our business by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceSupply Chain ManagementCommunity Engagement