Commitment to achieving net zero
Brightsolid is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2049.
Baseline emissions footprint
Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in the past and were produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions.
Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can be measured.
Baseline year: 2025
Additional details relating to the baseline emissions calculations:
Baseline Emissions calculated using:
- Real-time yearly energy consumption data
- Backup energy consumption data
- Emissions factors calculated using: https://cultureforclimate.scot/services/environmental-reporting/guidance-for-reporting-organisations/emission-factors/
Baseline year emissions:
Scope 1: 516,206.14 kgCO2e
Scope 2: 1,033,623.69 kgCO2e
Scope 3 (included sources): 70,000 kgCO2e
Total emissions: 1,619,829.83 kgCO2e
Current emissions reporting
2026 emissions are based on current operational data and projected full‑year performance.
Reporting year: 2026
Scope 1: 505,882.02 kgCO2e
Scope 2: 992,278.74 kgCO2e
Scope 3 (included sources): 65,100 kgCO2e
Total emissions: 1,563,260.76 kgCO2e
7.4 Emissions reduction targets
In order to continue our progress to achieving net zero, we have adopted the following carbon reduction targets.
We project that carbon emissions will decrease over the next five years to 1,239,863.87 kgCO2e by 2030. This is a reduction of 20%.
7.5 Carbon reduction projects
Completed carbon reduction initiatives
The measures outlined below contribute materially towards Brightsolid’s long‑term objective of achieving a 20% reduction in emissions by 2030, with early reductions already evident in the 2026 reporting year.
- Our data centres are powered by 100% renewable, clean electricity, fully backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs). This supply is independently verified by EcoAct, a Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) accredited provider.
- We installed a 68kw rooftop solar PV system at our Dundee data centre in 2025
- Our locations allow us to take advantage of free air cooling using outside air that is already at or below the required temperature for cooling IT equipment and circulating it throughout the facility. Even during the warmer summer months, this approach enables efficient cooling through free air systems.
- We further enhance efficiency through hot and cold aisle containment which improves airflow and reduces energy consumption. Cold aisle containment is used with doors at the end of each aisle and partitions on the ceiling that act as a physical barrier to contain the supply of cold air.
- Blanking plates within racks and floor brushes are used to improve overall airflow and reduce energy consumption.
- Transitioning colocation customers to Brightsolid cloud
Future carbon reduction initiatives
In the future we hope to implement further measures such as:
- The use of AI and machine learning to optimise energy management in real time
- Capture waste heat for use in our own buildings and nearby businesses
- Maximise our use of recycled / sustainable products
- Offsetting of unavoidable emissions through verified carbon credits