Iron Mountain Data Centers
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% (for Data Center operations worldwide in 2019)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Efficiency
- Renewable Energy
- Water Conservation
- Waste Reduction
- Sustainable Construction
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% renewable energy utilization rate for Data Center operations worldwide in 2019.
- Implemented Green Power Pass, providing annual certification that 100% of tenant power usage is from renewable resources.
- Leased 51 megawatts of space in the first three quarters of 2020 (vs. a year goal of 15-20 MWs).
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Intermittency of renewable energy sources (solar and wind)
- Difficulty in allowing colocation customers to claim credit for renewable energy provisioned by the data center provider
- Managing the complex economics of power, including price fluctuations and regulatory oversight
Mitigation Strategies
- Development of Green Power Pass to address renewable energy credit allocation for colocation customers
- Use of power purchase agreements (PPAs) for renewable energy
- Sophisticated strategies to provision green power and manage pricing and risk, including virtual PPAs and wholesale block hedges
- Collaboration with nonprofits to develop best practices for renewable energy credit allocation
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 50001, ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green Power Pass
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed