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.
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Americold's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Americold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 94310000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 502614000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 337608000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 94751000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 510280000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions dropped from 534039000 kg CO2e in the same year. Americold has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. These commitments are part of their near-term reduction initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability within their operations. The company does not currently have any net-zero commitments or long-term targets in place, as previous commitments have been removed or expired. Americold's emissions data is sourced directly from Americold Realty Trust, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organisations. Overall, Americold is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while navigating the complexities of climate commitments in the real estate sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,317,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 501,792,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,539,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Americold is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
