Sustainability
Americold’s sustainability approach complements the critical role our business plays in the global cold chain. With food safety and security of utmost importance, we’re proactive in reducing waste, decreasing and offsetting energy use, training and engaging associates, and ensuring proper oversight. We are dedicated to serving as a value-added cold chain partner, prioritizing safety, reliability, and minimizing our environmental impact.
2024 Sustainability Report
Doing better means measuring what matters. In 2024, we conducted a double materiality assessment which provided insights into key sustainability material topics.
Reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions (2021 baseline)
Of Americold facilities hold energy efficiency certifications
2024 sustainability project related energy savings
waste diversion in 2024
Financial assistance provided by the Americold Foundation
Americold by the Numbers
100%
Associate completion of compliance & ethics training
CDP Scores
B in Climate Change and a B- in Water Security
All Sustainability Reports
Our Community Partnerships
We help our customers feed the world – and do the same for our communities. In countries around the globe, we partner with charitable organizations dedicated to the mission of fighting hunger and supporting the development of children and teens. Our partnership with Feed the Children, a leading nonprofit focused on alleviating childhood hunger, reflects our commitment to making a meaningful difference where we live and work.
Our Sustainability Investments
Through ongoing investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, our network now includes more than 200 facilities with LED lighting and 34 active solar projects. These efforts help drive our goal to generate 150,000 MWh of renewable energy annually across our global portfolio by 2030. Because doing better is good for business and the planet.
Our Sustainable Technology
Better technology means better outcomes for our customers and our planet. At Americold, we deploy innovative technologies and energy management best practices in our facilities around the globe to drive sustainability from the ground up. Through real-time monitoring, energy efficient building designs, low GWP refrigerants, and more, we lower emissions and reduce our global carbon footprint.
Americold’s Approach to Sustainability
Reduce Carbon Footprints
Minimize Food Waste
Transparent Supply Chains
Proactive Risk Management
Awards & Recognition
Food Logistics 2024 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers
Kansas City Industrial Council 2024 Brick-by-Brick
Inbound Logistics 2024 Green Supply Chain (G75) Partner
Inbound Logistics Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Provider
Supply & Demand Chain Executive (SDCE) 2024 Top Software & Tech Award
Butter Ball Site of the Year (Lowell)
Conagra Warehouse of the Year (Russellville Elmira)
Union Pacific 2024 Sustainability Partner Award
Regulatory Documents Climate-Related Financial Risk & TCFD Disclosure (CA SB 261)
Americold has integrated a comprehensive climate risk assessment with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework reference.
Please refer to the following sections of the 2024 Sustainability Report:
Page 16: Climate Risk Management Strategy & Scenario Analysis (utilizing RCP 4.5 & 8.5).
Pages 39–45: TCFD Index and comprehensive Physical & Transition Risk Tables.