Iron Mountain Sustainability Profile
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 emissions reporting across all scopes, with a total of 1,080,815,000 kg CO2e emitted globally. The company has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 62% reduction in absolute emissions from its 2016 baseline by 2020, surpassing its initial Science-Based Target (SBT) of 25%. Iron Mountain aims to further reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 base year and has set a long-term goal to reach net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2040. Additionally, Iron Mountain has committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2040, alongside ensuring that 84.2% of its suppliers have science-based targets by 2028. These targets are aligned with the SBTi's criteria for limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company’s climate commitments are reinforced by its participation in the Amazon Climate Pledge, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and climate action.
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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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Iron Mountain's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Iron Mountain's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 12% last year and increased by approximately 338% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 57% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Iron Mountain's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Iron Mountain has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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