Iron Mountain

Iron Mountain's reported carbon emissions

Iron Mountain, a US-based company in the Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services industry, has reported significant carbon emissions. In 2025, the company's total greenhouse gas emissions were approximately 1,188,141,000 kg CO2e. This total comprised approximately 120,873,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 46,965,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were the largest contributor, amounting to approximately 1,020,303,000 kg CO2e. The company's emissions trajectory shows an increase from previous years, with total emissions reported as approximately 1,080,816,000 kg CO2e in 2024 and 992,174,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Iron Mountain has established several climate commitments and targets: * **Net-Zero Goal:** The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. This long-term goal aligns with a commitment to covering 100% of its global electricity consumption with clean energy by the same year. * **Science-Based Targets (SBTi):** Iron Mountain has validated near-term and long-term emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative. Specifically, they commit to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 base year, and by 90% by 2040. They also commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040. Furthermore, they aim for 84.2% of their suppliers (by emissions) to have science-based targets by 2028. * **Previous Targets:** In the past, Iron Mountain had achieved a 52% reduction in absolute emissions by 2019 from a 2016 baseline, exceeding its initial Science-Based Target of a 25% reduction. * **Recent Reductions:** Between 2022 and 2023, Iron Mountain reported a 10% reduction in combined Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions. They also reported a 16% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions between 2022 and 2024. Iron Mountain is a signatory to the Climate Pledge, demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability.