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Iron Mountain

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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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88

Industry Average

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27

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Iron Mountain's score of 88 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 167,655,000 kg CO2e. In the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed emissions of 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 in the UK. Globally, the 2023 emissions were about 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 made significant climate commitments, including a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 baseline and by 90% by 2040. Additionally, it has committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to keep global warming below 1.5°C. In 2019, Iron Mountain achieved a 62% reduction in absolute emissions from its 2016 baseline, surpassing its initial target of 25%. The company continues to focus on sustainability and has set interim goals to further reduce emissions from its operations.

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208,305,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Iron Mountain's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Iron Mountain is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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