Public Storage
Public Storage's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Public Storage 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Public Storage has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 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.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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.  | 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. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Public Storage's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Public Storage amounted to 131,262 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Public Storage decreased by 5.74%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Public Storage's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Public Storage's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Public Storage were 19,167 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Public Storage reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Public Storage's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 28.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Public Storage's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.61%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Public Storage's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Public Storage reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 115,660 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 112,095 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Public Storage reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Public Storage's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Public Storage 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Public Storage use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Public Storage reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Public Storage's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)