Sustainability

Building a brighter future for the environment, our communities, and beyond.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Public Storage we are committed to a bright future. Sustainability has been part of our company since our founding.

2024 Sustainability Report

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Creating Long-Term Value Through Growing Well

For nearly five decades, Public Storage has delivered value, convenience, and cleanliness by staying committed to operating for the future.

Sustainability That Works

We are proud to run a business with an inherently light environmental footprint. Each day we work to make it even better.

Unlocking Potential

Our unmatched corporate culture and unparallelled brand strength develops people and delivers results year after year.

Smart Risk, Big Rewards

We tackle risks head-on to create lasting value and set industry standards—because strong governance is the foundation of leadership.

INDUSTRY-LEADING RESULTS

Resilience, Growth & Success You Can See

From acquisitions to redevelopment, we’re redefining what it means to lead in self-storage. The proof? It's all in the highlights.

3,417 Self-Storage Properties*
243MM Net Rentable Square Feet of Self-Storage*
78.5% Same Store Margin
2MM Customers in 40 States
53% Americans Live Within 5 Miles of a Property
Ranked
Top With GRESB for U.S. Self-Storage
$4.7BN Revenue in 2024
775+ Properties with Solar Power
5,900 Employees
HIGHEST Same Store Margin Among Self-Storage REIT Peers

*Includes fully owned and joint venture self-storage, as well as commercial and third-party managed locations.

GOALS THAT GO THE DISTANCE

Building a Better Future, One
Milestone at a Time

With clear goals and a long-term vision, we can drive progress to increase clean energy, unlock the potential in our employees, and drive innovation. Our initiatives are designed to create lasting value and meaningful impact.

Powering a Greener Future

Our goal is to reduce our scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2032 through energy efficiency and renewable energy. A key part of this is installing solar at 1,300 properties by 2025.

Empowering Our People

By expanding advancement programs, maintaining an inclusive culture, and creating new opportunities we aim to empower our people and grow our business.

Leading Through Innovation

We're building a future-ready company that creates resilience though technological innovation.

NEWSWORTHY SOLAR INITIATIVES

Transforming Communities with Renewable Energy

We are partnering with other companies to develop community solar on our rooftops thereby helping to bring discounted, renewable energy to lower-income homes.

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