Nxtra by Airtel, a leading data centre company in India, has announced its commitment to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by joining the RE100 initiative.
RE100, led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, is a global movement of influential businesses committed to 100% renewable power.
Nxtra becomes the first data centre organization in India to join RE100 and the 14th Indian company overall, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards environmental sustainability.
The company aims to become net-zero by 2031.
To date, Nxtra has contracted 4,22,000 MWh of renewable energy and has significantly increased its use of renewable sources.
In the fiscal year 2023-24, Nxtra saved approximately 1,56,595 tCO2e emissions by sourcing renewable energy through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Captive Solar Rooftop Plants.
Ashish Arora, CEO of Nxtra by Airtel, emphasized the company’s dedication to sustainability, stating, “We are an environmentally responsible brand and have been increasingly adopting clean energy alternatives. We are on a healthy trajectory towards achieving our net-zero goals of 2031 and are happy to become a part of the RE100 initiative with a commitment to 100% renewable electricity.”
Atul Mudaliar, Director of Systems Change – India, praised Nxtra’s leadership, saying, “Despite being highly energy-intensive, data centres are often overlooked for their emissions. It is inspiring to see Nxtra taking the lead in adopting best practices to reduce their carbon footprint. Nxtra’s initiative to source renewable energy for their operations will be a fitting example for data centre companies to accelerate the journey to a cleaner future. We are delighted to welcome Nxtra by Airtel to RE100.”
Nxtra by Airtel operates with sustainability at the core of its business strategy, combining technological innovation, operational excellence, and comprehensive interventions to enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
The company has implemented various measures to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its operations, aligning with its goal to become net-zero by FY2031.
With the largest network of data centres in India, comprising 12 large and 120 edge data centres nationwide, Nxtra by Airtel continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
About Bharti Airtel:
Bharti Airtel is a global communications solutions provider with over 500 million customers across 17 countries in South Asia and Africa.
As one of the top three mobile operators globally, Airtel’s networks cover over two billion people.
Airtel is India’s largest integrated communications solutions provider and the second-largest mobile operator in Africa, offering services ranging from high-speed mobile broadband and fiber internet to digital payments and enterprise solutions.
