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Iron Mountain Incorporated, headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider in the data processing, hosting, and related services industry. Founded in 1951, the company has established itself as a trusted partner for organisations seeking secure data management solutions. With a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, Iron Mountain offers a comprehensive suite of services, including records management, data centre services, and secure shredding.
What sets Iron Mountain apart is its commitment to security and compliance, ensuring that clients' sensitive information is protected throughout its lifecycle. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry certifications and recognitions for its innovative approaches to data protection. As a market leader, Iron Mountain continues to shape the future of information management, helping businesses navigate the complexities of data governance and digital transformation.
+51 vs industry average
Iron Mountain’s score of 96 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Iron Mountain, a data processing, hosting, and related services company headquartered in the US, reported a total of approximately 1.188 billion kg CO2e in emissions for 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Key emissions data points for recent years include:
Iron Mountain has made significant climate commitments, including a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. They have also committed to covering 100% of their global electricity consumption with clean energy by 2040.
The company has established several Science-Based Targets (SBTi). Notably, they committed to a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2025 from a 2016 baseline. Furthermore, they have set near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 base year, and a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from the same 2022 base year. They also commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040.
Iron Mountain has also achieved notable reductions, reporting a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2022 to 2023, and a 16% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2022 to 2024. They are also a signatory to the Climate Pledge.
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2033
54.6% reduction in Scope 2
2040
90% reduction in scope 3 total
2033
54.6% reduction in Scope 1
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