Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS) has reaffirmed its leadership in sustainable data centre operations, securing its EcoVadis Platinum rating for the third consecutive year and achieving a remarkable 32% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions since 2019, according to its latest sustainability report.
This milestone, accomplished amidst operational expansion in high-growth markets like Japan and India, underscores Colt DCS’s commitment to environmental stewardship and aligns with the growing demand for sustainable infrastructure in Africa’s burgeoning digital economy.
The company’s environmental achievements are notable. Colt DCS eliminated Scope 2 emissions through 100% renewable electricity sourcing, while Scope 3 emissions—comprising 98% of its carbon footprint—dropped by 26%.
Additionally, 95% of waste at its London North site was diverted from landfill, and 91% of its suppliers by emissions now adhere to science-based targets. Looking ahead, Colt DCS is designing future facilities with renewable energy, advanced cooling systems, and waste heat recovery to further decarbonize operations.
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“For Colt DCS, 2024 was a year of significant growth,” said CEO Niclas Sanfridsson. “The cloud market has soared from $111 billion to over $760 billion in nine years, driven by demand for streaming, cloud, and AI tools. We’re proud to help our customers scale sustainably while staying true to our values of trust, respect, unite, sustain, and trailblaze.”
The EcoVadis Platinum rating places Colt DCS in the top 1% of global companies for ESG performance, a benchmark that resonates with Africa’s increasing focus on sustainable digital infrastructure.
As African businesses prioritize ESG compliance, Colt DCS’s strategies offer a model for balancing growth with environmental responsibility, positioning the company as a trailblazer in the global data centre industry.
