- Climate change remains a major challenge for the logistics industry.
- Calculating comparable gender salary gaps across different countries and subsidiaries due to varying roles, currencies, and costs of living.
Sociedad Matriz SAAM S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Sociedad Matriz SAAM S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 176.6K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 176.6K tCO2e; Scope 2: 996.80 tCO2e; Scope 3: 11.5K tCO2e. 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
176.6K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
99.3% (Concesionaria SAAM Costa Rica S.A.)
of total energy
Water Usage
0.46 million cubic meters
2023
Waste
7.1K metric tons
2023
Energy Use
16.8K MWh (renewable) + 414 MWh (non-renewable)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 176.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 996.80 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 11.5K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 99.3% of energy consumed by Concesionaria SAAM Costa Rica S.A. came from renewable sources.
- Addition of two electric tugboats to SAAM Towage’s fleet significantly reduced emissions and underwater noise.
- Aerosan implemented its Sustainable Wood Management Program, using composting to mitigate waste from wood pallets.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Aerosan committed to moving toward carbon neutrality.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceSocialEnvironmental