Iron Mountain
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 1,115,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 115,728,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 51,927,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 913,160,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes. The company has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2022 to 2023. Furthermore, Iron Mountain previously announced that it had exceeded its initial Science-Based Target of a 25% reduction in absolute emissions from a 2016 baseline, reaching a 62% reduction by 2020. Looking ahead, Iron Mountain has set ambitious targets, aiming for a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2033 from a 2022 baseline. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, with a long-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. Iron Mountain's climate commitments are further reinforced by its pledge to ensure that 84.2% of its suppliers will have science-based targets by 2028, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainability that encompasses both operational and supply chain emissions.
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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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