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Leverage colocation to enhance network sustainability and cost efficiency 

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As demand for bandwidth grows, network operators must balance expansion with sustainability. This S&P Global Market Intelligence report provides guidance to progress toward net zero network operations, showcasing how colocation delivers energy efficiency, access to renewables and reduced emissions. It also addresses how the right partner can help manage Scope 2 emissions data, turning a regulatory risk into a strategic benefit for your network.

What you'll find inside

  • See why data center efficiency is critical for network operators. 
  • Learn how colocation reduces environmental impact and provides access to renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs). 
  • Understand how a colocation partner can help cut indirect emissions and power costs, helping you achieve an OPEX-optimized network footprint. 
  • Discover how you can simplify your organization's sustainability reporting by effectively tracking Scope 2 emissions data and streamlining compliance efforts. 
  • Turn sustainability into a competitive advantage for your network.
The right colocation partner can transform data centers from an environmental and regulatory risk to a strategic advantage, driving competitiveness and meaningful progress of sustainability goals.
S&P Global Market Intelligence Report, May 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Colocation providers invest in large-scale energy efficiency and renewable energy access, allowing network operators to reduce their environmental impact and optimize power costs. This ensures a reliable and proven path to infrastructure modernization.

Network operators can use shared, highly efficient data center infrastructure to scale and meet bandwidth demands. This approach avoids the large carbon footprint and capital expense associated with building and operating new, private data centers, leading to more cost-effective operations.

Yes. A colocation partner that prioritizes sustainability provides transparent data on energy usage and renewable sources. This simplifies your organization's efforts for compliance and ESG reporting.

By housing network infrastructure in data centers covered by renewable energy, network operators can significantly lower their indirect greenhouse gas emissions, which is key to corporate sustainability targets. 

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