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 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 a significant 913,160,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Notably, the company achieved a remarkable 62% reduction in absolute emissions from its 2016 baseline by 2020, surpassing its initial target of 25%. For the year 2023, Iron Mountain's emissions in the UK were approximately 3,694,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 607,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 7,271,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Globally, the company reported 113,532,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 65,302,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 813,340,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Iron Mountain has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. The company plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 base year and to achieve a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2040. Additionally, Iron Mountain has committed to ensuring that 84.2% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2028. These targets are aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has classified Iron Mountain's near-term targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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