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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.

35

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Public Storage's score of 35 is higher than 89% 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 13,969,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 75,897,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions peaking at about 129,953,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 45% reduction in utility-based emissions (measured in kg CO2e per square foot) for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2032, using 2022 as the baseline year. This target reflects a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. Public Storage's emissions data indicates a consistent effort to lower its carbon footprint, with emissions decreasing from about 115,550,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 94,097,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which often represent a significant portion of total emissions in the real estate sector. Overall, Public Storage's commitment to reducing its carbon emissions demonstrates a strategic focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility within the storage industry.

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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. This request for Public Storage is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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