Nxtra by Airtel Reports 15 Percent YoY Emission Reduction, Expands Renewable Energy Use

Nxtra by Airtel Reports 15 Percent YoY Emission Reduction, Expands Renewable Energy Use
Nxtra Data Limited (Nxtra by Airtel), a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, has released its Sustainability Report for FY 2024–25, highlighting significant progress in reducing environmental impact, advancing social inclusion, and strengthening governance practices. “Data center industry is entering a phase of unprecedented growth, and Nxtra is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation,” the CEO of Nxtra said in the company’s FY25 sustainability report released on Sunday, adding, “As AI, cloud, and digital connectivity redefine the way we live and work, we believe that the infrastructure supporting this shift must be future-ready in every sense – technologically, operationally, and environmentally.”

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Environmental Progress

The company reported a 15 percent year-on-year reduction in emissions, achieving 188,507 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) savings during the year. Nearly half of the energy consumed across its core data centre facilities — 49 percent — was sourced from renewable energy alternatives.

Nxtra by Airtel Reports 15 Percent YoY Emission Reduction, Expands Renewable Energy Use

AI-Driven Energy Efficiency

According to the report, Nxtra contracted 482,800 MWh of renewable energy during FY 2024-25, tripling its baseline year figure of 2021. It also reduced its average Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) by 10 percent over the same period. The company said it is the first in India to deploy AI at scale to optimise energy use and improve operational performance.

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