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 2022, Americold reported total carbon emissions of approximately 59631000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 532561000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 611634000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions globally. This reflects a significant operational footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. In 2021, the company recorded emissions of about 34694500 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 524857580 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1067697000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The data indicates a trend of increasing emissions across all scopes, highlighting the challenges faced in reducing carbon output. Americold has made commitments towards climate action, although some near-term targets have been removed or expired. As of August 2022, the company had a near-term target status classified as "Committed," but it has not set a net-zero target. The absence of long-term reduction targets suggests a need for more robust climate strategies moving forward. Overall, Americold's emissions data underscores the importance of enhanced sustainability initiatives and clearer commitments to reduce their carbon footprint in the coming years.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,358,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 361,504,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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.
