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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Public Storage's score of 35 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Public Storage's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Public Storage reported total carbon emissions of approximately 89,866,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 13,969,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 75,897,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 129,953,000 kg CO2e, indicating a positive trend in their climate performance. Over the years, Public Storage has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company achieved a Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity of approximately 0.51 metric tons CO2e per square foot, which improved to about 0.45 metric tons CO2e per square foot in 2023. This reflects their ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce emissions. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, the company has shown a consistent focus on sustainability through its emissions reporting and management practices. Public Storage's emissions data highlights its commitment to addressing climate change and improving its environmental impact within the storage industry.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,016,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 98,017,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
