United States Cold Storage

United States Cold Storage (USCS) Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

In 2022, United States Cold Storage (USCS) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 340,471,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of roughly 2,641,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 106,809,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 230,921,000 kg CO2e. The primary contributors to USCS's Scope 3 emissions in 2022 were upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 125,272,000 kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 40,737,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (approximately 19,685,000 kg CO2e).

Looking at prior years, USCS's total emissions in 2021 were approximately 343,803,000 kg CO2e, and in 2020, approximately 288,428,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, total emissions were reported as approximately 338,453,000 kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

USCS has made significant commitments to reduce its environmental impact. As part of its sustainability strategy, the company has set the following Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned targets:

• Net-Zero Commitment: USCS aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
• Near-Term Target: The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 38% by 2032, using 2022 as the base year.
• Long-Term Target: USCS has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, also from a 2022 base year.

These targets, confirmed by the SBTi, align with keeping global warming to 1.5°C. USCS's emissions data and reduction targets are self-reported.