- Increased severity and frequency of extreme weather events (acute physical risks).
- Changes in precipitation patterns and extreme variability in weather patterns (chronic physical risks).
- Increased cost of raw materials due to climate change impacts.
- Transitioning to lower emissions technology.
Americold Realty Trust, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Americold Realty Trust, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 592.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 59.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 532.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 500.0K tCO2e/year (approx). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
592.6K tCO2e/year
2022
Water Usage
3.7M m3/year
2022
Waste
162.0K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
1.7M MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 59.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 532.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 500.0K tCO2e/year (approx) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 592.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 559.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 332.7K MTCO2e (Scope 2) + 1160 MTCO2e (Scope 1) + 1971 MTCO2e (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 4.8 million kWh through LED lighting conversion at 13 cold storage sites, avoiding 3,376 MTCO2e GHG emissions.
- Reduced energy consumption by 952,000 kWh through VFD installations at two cold storage sites, avoiding 675 MTCO2e GHG emissions.
- Diverted 22% of waste from landfills globally.
- Recycled over 15 million pounds of corrugated materials, 1.8 million pounds of mixed recycling, and over 30 million pounds of compost.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Divert more than 10% of waste from landfill (exceeded in 2022).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 50% Green Building Certification by 2030.
- Achieve 150,000 MWh of renewable energy annually by 2030.
- Install 100% energy-efficient lighting across the global portfolio by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy EfficiencyWater ConservationWaste ReductionGreen Building CertificationRenewable Energy