NTT Reduced Operational Carbon Emissions by 34 Percent
The firm documented a significant decrease in its global carbon footprint since the 2021 fiscal year.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Data Centers
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NTT Global Data Centers has successfully reduced its operational carbon emissions by 34 percent since the 2021 fiscal year. This progress was detailed in the company's newly released 2026 Sustainability Report.
Why it matters
Reducing operational emissions is a critical benchmark for the data center industry as providers face increasing pressure to balance the high energy demands of modern computing with sustainability goals.
The company achieved a 34 percent reduction in operational carbon emissions since the 2021 fiscal year. Additionally, 72 percent of the energy used to power non-IT loads across its global data center infrastructure now comes from renewable sources.
The players
NTT Global Data Centers
This organization operates a vast international network of data centers that provide infrastructure for enterprise and cloud computing services.
The details
NTT Global Data Centers met these benchmarks by systematically increasing the use of renewable energy across its expansive infrastructure. The results represent a shift toward cleaner operations within the organization's global data center portfolio.
Timeline
FY21 served as the baseline for the carbon emission reduction measurements.
The 2026 Sustainability Report was released on October 5, 2026.
The Tech Race
The data center industry is currently engaged in a massive infrastructure transition as providers move away from legacy power systems to meet carbon neutrality standards. This evolution reflects a broader race to integrate sustainable energy directly into the hardware life cycle.
As major providers improve energy efficiency, enterprise clients can better reach their own Scope 3 emissions targets. These improvements signify that the massive digital services consumers use daily are becoming incrementally less carbon-intensive.
The takeaway
Achieving double-digit percentage drops in operational emissions highlights the scale at which modern infrastructure can be retrofitted. Organizations should look to these results as a template for incorporating high-percentage renewable energy use into daily operations.
Further reading
For more on how infrastructure providers are managing environmental impact, visit our Data Centers section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Telecompaper.
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