GDS Holdings Ltd
GDS Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, GDS Holdings 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).
GDS Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Insights into GDS Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GDS Holdings amounted to 2,744,137 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GDS Holdings decreased by 6.45%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
GDS Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GDS Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of GDS Holdings were 35,373 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has GDS Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, GDS Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), GDS Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 36.8%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are GDS Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, GDS Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,676,942 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 2,708,764 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has GDS Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, GDS Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 12.09%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), GDS Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that GDS Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does GDS Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, GDS Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
GDS Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into GDS Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, GDS Holdings reported 1,652,723 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of GDS Holdings includes a breakdown across 10 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 chain
GDS Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GDS Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, GDS Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,652,723 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 76.93% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 23.07% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has GDS Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, GDS Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 93.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), GDS Holdings's Scope 3 emissions increased by 112.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does GDS Holdings disclose?
In 2023, GDS Holdings reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of GDS Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to GDS Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 684,423 tCOâ‚‚e (41.41%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 525,698 tCOâ‚‚e (31.81%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 381,359 tCOâ‚‚e (23.07%)
GDS Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into GDS Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, GDS Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 4,396,860 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.53% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to GDS Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 61.61% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 37.59%.