EDITOR ’ S QUESTION
JEREMY DEUTSCH , PRESIDENT , EQUINIX ASIA-PACIFIC
When considering all the global challenges , growing stakeholder expectations around addressing long-term risks and increasing awareness of the environmental and social impacts the digital economy has on the world , data center companies could play a positive role in bringing about a sustainable future .
Moving forward into the next evolution of hybrid work environments , remote education , digital social interactions , integration of AI solutions and a growing desire to care for this planet that we call home together , it has become even more imperative to sustainably enable the digital interconnections that drive our world .
As the world ’ s digital infrastructure company with 245 + data centers across the globe , Equinix believes it has the responsibility to harness the power of technology to create a more accessible , equitable and sustainable future . low-carbon policies ; and share renewable energy procurement knowledge to accelerate the clean energy transition . We also pioneer green building and design innovations throughout our data centers to do what it takes to address climate change .
We are leading the way to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions , including through our seasoned renewable energy procurement programs . Equinix achieved 96 % renewable energy coverage across our global operation in 2022 , the fifth year in a row with over 90 % global renewable energy coverage .
It has become even more imperative to sustainably enable the digital interconnections that drive our world .
Equinix is committed to preserving our collective future by addressing pressing environmental challenges to ensure the sustainability and resiliency of our communities , global society and business . Our multifaceted approach leverages numerous opportunities to advance sustainability within our industry and create long-term value for all our stakeholders .
Equinix recognizes the urgency of the climate crisis and works hard to build resilience through its operations while driving change in the data center industry . We established our 100 % renewable energy target in 2015 and set our near-term science-based target and climate neutral goal in 2021 . We engage with suppliers and organizations that share our values to advance
Data centers are the foundation of today ’ s digital economy and digital technologies can contribute to reducing global CO 2 emissions by around 15 %. The adoption of cloud computing could help to avoid the emission of more than one billion metric tons of carbon dioxide ( CO 2
) between 2021 and 2024 , according to IDC . At Equinix , we have created a framework of growth where our digital infrastructure plays a fundamental role in advancing sustainability for our users and stakeholders . We will continue to make progress on our sustainability goals and look to build a business that reflects our purpose to bring the world together on our platform to create the innovations that will enrich our work , life and planet .
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