Americold
Americold Realty Trust, commonly known as Americold, is a leading provider of temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1903, the company has established a significant presence across North America, Europe, and Australia, serving a diverse range of industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and retail. Specialising in cold storage and supply chain management, Americold offers unique services such as integrated logistics and inventory management, ensuring the safe and efficient handling of perishable goods. With a robust network of facilities and a commitment to innovation, Americold has positioned itself as a market leader, recognised for its operational excellence and customer-centric approach. The company continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a trusted partner in the cold chain logistics sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Americold's score of 40 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Americold's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Americold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,092,794,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 94,751,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 510,280,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 536,584,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 1,160,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 102,340,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 546,894,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 611,634,000 kg CO2e. Americold's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions from 7,351,500 kg CO2e in 2021 to 94,751,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has not set any net-zero commitments or long-term reduction targets as of the latest data. However, it has committed to near-term reduction initiatives, although specific targets have not been disclosed. Overall, Americold's climate commitments reflect an ongoing effort to manage and report its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in emissions reporting.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,358,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 361,504,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Americold is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
