Iron Mountain
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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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. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes, with a total of about 1,080,815,000 kg CO2e when combining all scopes. Iron Mountain has made notable strides in reducing its emissions, achieving a 62% reduction in absolute emissions from its 2016 baseline by 2020, surpassing its initial target of 25%. For the near term, the company aims to further reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10% from 2022 to 2023, and by 25% from a 2019 baseline by 2025. Additionally, they have set a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. The company has committed to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2025 from a 2016 base year. Furthermore, they plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 base year, and by 90% by 2040. Iron Mountain's climate commitments are reinforced by their participation in the Climate Pledge, demonstrating their dedication to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 159,104,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 172,635,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 208,305,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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