Rackspace Technology Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

October 20, 2025

Latest Report Showcases Bold Progress Toward Net-Zero Targets and Global Impact

San Antonio, TX — October 21, 2025 — Rackspace Technology®, a leading end-to-end hybrid cloud and AI solutions company, today announced the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing progress toward net-zero carbon emissions, enhanced operational efficiency, and global impact through strategic partnerships and innovation. The report reflects Rackspace’s commitment to aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and leading the cloud services industry in sustainability practices.

"At Rackspace Technology, we embed sustainability into every layer of our business - from how we build and deliver technology to how we empower customers to meet their own climate goals,” said, Gajen Kandiah, Chief Executive Officer, Rackspace Technology. “We are committed to improving our outcomes with science-based targets, enhanced emissions tracking and innovative infrastructure upgrades.”

Rackspace’s sustainability efforts emphasize renewable energy, conservation and advocacy. In 2025, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated the company’s near-term and long-term net-zero emissions reduction goals, aligning with the SBTi's objective of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, and include a commitment to cut emissions by 50% by 2032 and 90% by 2045.

Here are more examples of the organization’s outcomes:

Progress

11% total emissions reduction in one year: achieved from 2023 to 2024, including a 20% drop in Scope 1 & 2 and 9% reduction in Scope 3 emissions
Headquarters relocation in San Antonio, Texas, cut facility emissions by 80%: downsized from 800,000 ft² to 80,000 ft², saving 6,007 tons of CO₂e
80% of Rackspace global data centers are powered by renewable energy: and we are advancing toward 100% through RE100 and strategic energy partnerships
DFW data center efficiency upgrades: Our Dallas/Fort Worth data center incorporated automation and building management systems to improve energy performance and monitoring
Third-party audited Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions baseline: Rackspace strengthened environmental data capabilities with verified carbon accounting and double materiality assessment

Purpose

Leadership in responsible AI: our leaders co-authored SustainableIT.org’s “IT Toolkit for Responsible and Sustainable AI” to guide scalable implementation
Circular IT lifecycle policy: Rackspace formalized its IT asset disposal policy to promote recycling, upcycling and waste reduction
31% reduction in IT services emissions: demonstrating the organization’s commitment to efficient, low-impact cloud operations
1,200+ devices donated globally: expanding digital access and promoting responsible consumption in underserved communities

People

13,000+ technical certifications earned since 2023: empowering employees with cloud and sustainability skills across AWS, Microsoft® Azure®, Google Cloud, Cisco®, Oracle®, Red Hat®, SAP®, VMware® and others.
95% of employees AI-ready certified: the organization surpassed its goals, preparing the workforce for responsible AI deployment
Every employee receives 40 hours of volunteer time off each year: delivering 23,000 hours logged, and $160,000 raised, for local causes in recent reporting periods
$8M+ raised for education via Rackspace Foundation: supporting 10,000+ students with STEM and holistic programs

For more information about the company’s commitment to sustainability, read the full 2025 Sustainability Report available at https://www.rackspace.com/resources/2025-sustainability-report

About Rackspace Technology
Rackspace Technology is a leading end-to-end hybrid cloud and AI solutions company. We can design, build, and operate our customers’ cloud environments across all major technology platforms, irrespective of technology stack or deployment model. We partner with our customers at every stage of their cloud journey, enabling them to modernize applications, build new products, and adopt innovative technologies.

Media Contact:

Cheryl Amerine - publicrelations@rackspace.com