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Public Storage

Public Storage, a leading name in the self-storage industry, was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in the United States. With a strong presence across major operational regions, including California, Texas, and Florida, the company has established itself as a trusted provider of storage solutions. Specialising in self-storage units, Public Storage offers a diverse range of sizes and features, catering to both personal and business needs. Their unique approach includes climate-controlled units and 24-hour access, ensuring customers have flexibility and security. Recognised for its market leadership, Public Storage operates thousands of facilities nationwide, making it one of the largest self-storage companies in the world. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and innovative services, Public Storage continues to set the standard in the storage industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Public Storage's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Public Storage's score of 30 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Public Storage's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Public Storage reported total carbon emissions of approximately 89,874,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 13,969,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 75,897,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions peaking at about 129,953,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a notable decrease in emissions intensity, which fell to approximately 0.45 metric tons CO2e per square foot in 2023, down from 0.51 metric tons CO2e per square foot in 2022. Despite these achievements, Public Storage has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of detailed reduction strategies suggests a need for further transparency regarding their long-term climate commitments. Overall, Public Storage's emissions data reflects a positive trend towards sustainability, with ongoing efforts to manage and reduce their carbon emissions in alignment with industry standards.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Public Storage's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Public Storage is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Public Storage is not committed to any 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.

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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