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 1,115,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 115,728,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 51,927,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 234,238,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to around 913,160,000 kg CO2e, with capital goods being the largest contributor at approximately 519,156,000 kg CO2e. Iron Mountain has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. Near-term targets include a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2022 baseline by 2033. Additionally, by 2028, the company aims for 67% of its Scope 3 emissions to come from suppliers with science-aligned targets. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2040, also from a 2022 baseline. These commitments are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that Iron Mountain's targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication 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 | 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 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
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