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.
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Industry Average
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Public Storage's score of 49 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Public Storage's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Public Storage reported total carbon emissions of approximately 139,809,000 kg CO2e, comprising 32,399,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 107,409,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including 181,760,000 kg CO2e from capital goods and 44,827,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Public Storage has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 12% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the end of 2025, using 2022 as a baseline. Additionally, the company is working towards a net-zero pathway for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. They have also established a long-term target to achieve a 45% reduction in utility-based emissions, calculated on an intensity basis (kg CO2e/sq. ft.), by 2032, based on a 2022 baseline. In previous years, Public Storage achieved a 5% reduction in CO2 emissions in 2021 compared to 2020, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement in their sustainability efforts. The company’s emissions data is independently reported and does not cascade from any parent organization.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 12,353,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 81,744,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Public Storage is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
