Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS) reported significant progress toward its sustainability goals in 2024, achieving 90% renewable energy procurement across its global data centre estate. The company reduced absolute greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3, market-based) by 32% compared to its 2019 baseline, even as it expanded operations in Japan and India. Scope 2 emissions were reduced to zero through 100% renewable electricity procurement, while Scope 3 emissions fell by 26%.
Colt DCS now operates 13 data centres across Europe and APAC, with 19 more under development. In 2024, the company launched a joint venture with RMZ Infrastructure to accelerate growth in the Indian market. The company also maintained its EcoVadis Platinum rating, ranking in the top 1% of ESG performers, and was named ‘Best Colocation Provider Sustainability Innovation of the Year’ at the DCS Awards.
Looking ahead, Colt DCS aims to achieve a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2045. The company continues to update its Global Reference Design to prioritize energy-efficient cooling, renewable energy, and waste heat recovery where feasible. The company also reported that 91% of suppliers by emissions now have science-based climate targets in place.
“For Colt DCS, 2024 was a year of significant growth,” said CEO Niclas Sanfridsson. “I’m especially proud that we were able to help our customers scale and accelerate during this time of transformation by staying true to our core values: trust, respect, unite, sustain and trailblaze.”
- 90% renewable energy procurement across the global data centre portfolio
- 32% reduction in absolute GHG emissions vs. 2019 baseline
- Zero Scope 2 emissions via 100% renewable electricity
- 91% of supply chain emissions covered by science-based targets
- 95% waste diversion from landfill at London North
- Platinum EcoVadis rating, top 1% of ESG performers for third year
- Winner: ‘Best Colocation Provider Sustainability Innovation of the Year’
- Net zero target: 90% absolute reduction in emissions by 2045
