Iron Mountain Incorporated, commonly known as Iron Mountain, is a leading provider of information management services headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1951, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in records management, data protection, and secure storage solutions, Iron Mountain offers unique services that cater to the evolving needs of businesses in a digital age.
With a commitment to safeguarding critical information, Iron Mountain has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its data centre services and the introduction of innovative cloud solutions. Recognised for its market leadership, the company continues to set industry standards in information security and compliance, making it a trusted partner for organisations worldwide.
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Industry performance
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Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Iron Mountain's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Iron Mountain reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,078,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 115,728,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 51,927,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 913,160,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2016 baseline by 2025. Notably, Iron Mountain achieved a 62% reduction in these emissions by 2020, surpassing its initial target six years early. Furthermore, Iron Mountain is committed to reaching net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. This includes a near-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 base year, and a long-term goal of a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. Iron Mountain's climate strategy aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), and it has committed to ensuring that 84.2% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2028. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Iron Mountain’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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