Iron Mountain Inc
Iron Mountain's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Iron Mountain completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Iron Mountain has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Iron Mountain's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Iron Mountain amounted to 349,966 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Iron Mountain increased by 8.1%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Iron Mountain's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Iron Mountain's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Iron Mountain were 115,728 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Iron Mountain reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Iron Mountain's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 22.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Iron Mountain's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.93%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Iron Mountain's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Iron Mountain reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 51,927 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 234,238 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Iron Mountain reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Iron Mountain's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 41.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Iron Mountain's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 11.43% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Iron Mountain use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Iron Mountain reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Iron Mountain's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Iron Mountain's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Iron Mountain reported 913,160 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Iron Mountain includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 9 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Iron Mountain's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Iron Mountain's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Iron Mountain reported total Scope 3 emissions of 913,160 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Iron Mountain reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Iron Mountain's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 3,389.74%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Iron Mountain's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.27%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Iron Mountain disclose?
In 2024, Iron Mountain reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Iron Mountain's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Iron Mountain's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 519,156 tCO₂e (59.29%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 191,708 tCO₂e (21.89%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 76,509 tCO₂e (8.74%)
Iron Mountain's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Iron Mountain's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Iron Mountain reported a total carbon footprint of 1,263,126 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.08% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Iron Mountain's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 72.29% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 18.54%. a