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Americold Logistics, a leader in the cold chain logistics sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1903, the company has established itself as a pivotal player in supporting and auxiliary transport services, particularly within the travel agency services industry.
Specialising in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics, Americold offers unique solutions that ensure the safe and efficient handling of perishable goods. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability has positioned them as a trusted partner for food producers and retailers alike. With a robust network of facilities and a focus on operational excellence, Americold continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a market leader in the cold storage industry.
+32 vs industry average
Americold’s score of 67 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Transport Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Transport Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Americold, a US-headquartered company in the supporting and auxiliary transport services industry, reported its 2025 carbon emissions as follows: Scope 1 emissions were approximately 78,752,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 439,768,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 353,359,000 kg CO2e. Key categories contributing to Scope 3 included capital goods (126,939,000 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (125,363,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (40,828,000 kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2024, Americold's Scope 1 emissions were around 83,547,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 479,031,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 337,608,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were 88,265,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 503,805,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached about 534,039,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were 100,907,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 545,460,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 611,634,000 kg CO2e. The company's 2021 emissions included 72,082,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 584,470,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,067,697,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2020, Americold reported Scope 1 emissions of 2,317,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 501,792,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 5,539,000 kg CO2e. For 2019, only Scope 1 emissions of 3,358,000 kg CO2e were disclosed.
Americold has set near-term absolute reduction targets to cut Scope 1 GHG emissions by 30% and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030, against a 2021 baseline. The company's commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) was initially made but has since been removed or expired.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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