CyrusOne Inc
CyrusOne's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, CyrusOne completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
CyrusOne has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into CyrusOne's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CyrusOne amounted to 1,512,999 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CyrusOne increased by 29.22%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
CyrusOne's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CyrusOne's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of CyrusOne were 28,937 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has CyrusOne reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, CyrusOne's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 6.95%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), CyrusOne's Scope 1 emissions increased by 24.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are CyrusOne's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, CyrusOne reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 593,004 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,484,062 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has CyrusOne reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, CyrusOne's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 65.48%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), CyrusOne's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 29.31% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does CyrusOne use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, CyrusOne reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
CyrusOne's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into CyrusOne's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, CyrusOne reported 380,326 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2023 disclosure of CyrusOne includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
CyrusOne's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CyrusOne's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, CyrusOne reported total Scope 3 emissions of 380,326 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 97.09% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.91% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has CyrusOne reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, CyrusOne's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 50%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CyrusOne disclose?
In 2023, CyrusOne reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of CyrusOne's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to CyrusOne's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 215,031 tCO₂e (56.54%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 154,214 tCO₂e (40.55%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 11,081 tCO₂e (2.91%)
CyrusOne's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into CyrusOne's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, CyrusOne reported a total carbon footprint of 1,893,325 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 61.71% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to CyrusOne's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 78.38% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 20.09%.a