Sustainability: When everyone is part of the team, we all win

The power of collaboration

Consider our journey toward a circular economy. This isn't just a goal for my team; it's a mission that depends on close collaboration across the entire company.

A perfect example is the work done by Dan Krines, Director of North America Operations for Secure Shredding, and his team. Dan cultivated a new vendor relationship that has brought close to 30,000 recycled plastic pallets into Iron Mountain operations across 30 US markets since 2023. These pallets are more durable and safer than their wooden counterparts. The vendor also has a buy-back program for damaged pallets. Even better, they can take damaged plastic shred toters-the bins our customers use-and recycle them into new plastic products, including the very pallets we buy, which provides a responsible end of life for those plastics. This mutually beneficial relationship is a great example of how our business leaders are finding opportunities to have a positive environmental and financial impact.

From our facilities to our neighborhoods

Our commitment extends beyond our products and processes. It's also about how we show up in our communities.

Throughout my nearly 30 years with Iron Mountain, I've been incredibly proud to see our teams step up and volunteer their time and energy for local causes. On September 23, 2025, a team of 13 Iron Mountain employees and partners teamed up with Living Lands and Waters for a river cleanup event on the Ohio River. Starting from a dock in Cincinnati, Ohio, the team worked together to pull 61 bags of trash, including 150 pounds of scrap and seven tires, out of the river.

These types of volunteer efforts are beneficial for both our local communities and the mental wellbeing and morale of our workforce. We believe in the power of giving back and provide paid time off for volunteering to enable our employees to make a difference wherever they choose. Our collective impact has resulted in over 140,000 hours of volunteer work since we started counting in July 2021.

Every role is a green role

The most impactful change starts with a shift in mindset. Every role, from finance to marketing to real estate, plays a part. A finance manager can identify sustainable investment opportunities, a marketing specialist can tell our sustainability story with honesty and transparency, and a facilities and real estate professional can optimize our workspaces to ensure efficiency and reduce emissions.

When we see sustainability not as an added task but rather an integrated part of our jobs, we unlock a powerful engine for innovation and progress. It's a collective journey, and I'm honored to be part of it with so many amazing Mountaineers.

Together, we are creating a future that is successful for our business and healthier for our planet and our communities.

Learn more about our sustainability work here.