Iron Mountain
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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Iron Mountain's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Iron Mountain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 997,320,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 113,532,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 65,302,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 818,486,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. Iron Mountain's near-term targets include a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims for 84.2% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2028. For Scope 3 emissions, Iron Mountain commits to ensuring that 67% of these emissions will come from suppliers with science-aligned targets by 2028. The company has also pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 20% by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. Long-term, Iron Mountain aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2040, again using 2022 as the baseline. Iron Mountain's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 159,104,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 208,305,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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