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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How does Public Storage's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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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 Scope 3 emissions, which included significant contributions from capital goods (181,760,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (44,827,000 kg CO2e). Public Storage has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a net zero pathway by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. They have established a near-term target of a 12% reduction in emissions by the end of 2025, using 2022 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims for a 45% reduction in utility-based emissions (kg CO2e/ft²) by 2032, also based on a 2022 baseline. In previous years, Public Storage achieved a 5% reduction in CO2 emissions in 2021 compared to 2020, and a 2% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2020 relative to 2019. These initiatives reflect the company's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the storage industry.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,016,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 98,017,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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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.
