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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In 2024, Iron Mountain reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 115,728,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 51,927,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 913,160,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes, with significant contributions from capital goods and downstream leased assets. Iron Mountain has made notable strides in emissions reduction, achieving a 62% reduction in absolute emissions from its 2016 baseline by 2020, surpassing its initial target of 25%. The company aims to further reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% from its 2019 baseline by 2025. Additionally, it has set ambitious long-term goals, committing to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 across all scopes, with interim targets of a 54.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033 from a 2022 base year, and a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. Iron Mountain's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 20% by 2025 from a 2016 base year. The company is also focused on ensuring that 84.2% of its suppliers have science-based targets by 2028, further extending its sustainability efforts throughout its supply chain. Overall, Iron Mountain's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action, positioning the company as a leader in the enterprise information management sector.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 159,104,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 172,635,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 208,305,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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