Digital Realty Trust Inc
Digital Realty Trust's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Digital Realty Trust 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).
Digital Realty Trust has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Digital Realty Trust's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Digital Realty Trust amounted to 3,363,068 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Digital Realty Trust decreased by 4.11%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Digital Realty Trust's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Digital Realty Trust's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Digital Realty Trust were 51,745 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Digital Realty Trust reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Digital Realty Trust's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 102.92%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Digital Realty Trust's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.22%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Digital Realty Trust's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Digital Realty Trust reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 948,175 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,311,323 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Digital Realty Trust reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Digital Realty Trust's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 19.53%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Digital Realty Trust's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Digital Realty Trust 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Digital Realty Trust use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Digital Realty Trust reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Digital Realty Trust's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Digital Realty Trust's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Digital Realty Trust reported 1,456,435 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 2024 disclosure of Digital Realty Trust includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 6 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Digital Realty Trust's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Digital Realty Trust's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Digital Realty Trust reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,456,435 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 68.53% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 31.47% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Digital Realty Trust reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Digital Realty Trust's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 44.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Digital Realty Trust's Scope 3 emissions increased by 16.92%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Digital Realty Trust disclose?
In 2024, Digital Realty Trust reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Digital Realty Trust's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Digital Realty Trust's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 716,498 tCO₂e (49.2%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 261,535 tCO₂e (17.96%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 230,692 tCO₂e (15.84%)
Digital Realty Trust's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Digital Realty Trust’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Digital Realty Trust reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 51,745 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,555 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.32 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Digital Realty Trust's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Digital Realty Trust's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Digital Realty Trust reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.32 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.79 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Digital Realty Trust rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Digital Realty Trust ranked 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Digital Realty Trust is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Digital Realty Trust's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Digital Realty Trust reported a total carbon footprint of 4,819,503 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.4% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Digital Realty Trust's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 68.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 30.22%. a