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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Industry Benchmark
Iron Mountain's score of 62 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Iron Mountain's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Iron Mountain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 997,320,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 113,532,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 65,302,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of 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 reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by 2033, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims for 84.2% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2028. Long-term, Iron Mountain is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2040. In the UK, Iron Mountain's emissions for 2022 were reported at approximately 8,779,150 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 3,542,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 1,025,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions approximately 7,271,000 kg CO2e. Overall, Iron Mountain's sustainability strategy reflects a strong commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change through comprehensive emission reduction targets and initiatives.
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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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Iron Mountain is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
