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 data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Comparatively, in 2023, Americold's emissions were about 94751000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 510280000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 534039000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The figures indicate a slight reduction in Scope 1 emissions, while Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions have decreased as well, suggesting ongoing efforts to manage and reduce their carbon footprint. 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 demonstrate a proactive stance towards climate action, aligning with industry standards for sustainability. While Americold has previously engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), it appears that their near-term targets have been removed, indicating a shift in their climate strategy. Nonetheless, the company remains committed to significant emissions reductions in the near term. Overall, Americold's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a dedicated effort to address climate change and improve sustainability within the logistics and real estate sectors.
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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.
