Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain Incorporated, a leading information management and data protection company, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1951, Iron Mountain has established itself as a key player in the records management, data storage, and information governance sectors, serving clients across various industries globally. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Iron Mountain offers a comprehensive suite of services, including secure document storage, data centre solutions, and digital transformation services. Its unique approach combines physical and digital solutions, ensuring clients can manage their information lifecycle effectively. Recognised for its commitment to security and compliance, Iron Mountain has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry certifications and awards. As a trusted partner for businesses seeking to safeguard their critical information, Iron Mountain continues to lead the market with innovative solutions tailored to meet evolving client needs.
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Industry Benchmark
Iron Mountain's score of 51 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Iron Mountain's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Iron Mountain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 997,320,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 113,532,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 65,302,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 818,486,000 kg CO2e. This represents a notable increase from previous years, where total emissions were about 877,915,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 228,626,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Iron Mountain has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040. The company has also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 20% by 2025, using 2016 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to achieve a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033 from a 2022 base year, and a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. The company is actively engaging its supply chain, with a target that 84.2% of its suppliers will have science-based targets by 2028. Iron Mountain's climate strategy aligns with industry standards, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and responsible management of carbon emissions.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 159,104,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 208,305,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Iron Mountain is committed to some 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.
