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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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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 emissions distributed across various scopes: 113,532,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 65,302,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 818,486,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in its supply chain and operational activities. Iron Mountain has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. To achieve this, the company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by 2033, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, Iron Mountain plans to ensure that 84.2% of its suppliers, covering various emissions categories, will have science-based targets by 2028. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2040, again referencing the 2022 baseline. These targets align with industry standards and reflect Iron Mountain's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, further reinforcing its dedication to environmental responsibility.
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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.
