Sustainability

Looking to the future

  • At Emergent Cold LatAm, we think about the planet we want to leave for future generations.
  • Sustainability is one of our values and we are aware of our potential for transformation and, above all, that we can act to reduce the possible impacts of our operations on the environment and the communities where we operate. We focus on projects that are aligned and meet the three ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.

Environmental

We work to minimize the environmental impact of our operations by investing in energy and water efficiency across our facilities. We have 24 sites certified as EDGE or LEED, including 8 as EDGE Zero Carbon, making us the first company in the sector worldwide to achieve this latter certification.

Social

It is our commitment to take care of our people and the community around us by participating in our community development programs. We have started collaborating with food banks in the region in order to be more closely connected to our purpose of combating food waste.

Governance

In addition to having a well-defined governance structure supported by a board of directors and an executive leadership team, we maintain a solid financial management model and a robust compliance program, present in all 11 countries where we operate.

Sustainability Panorama 2024

EDGE Certifications

Saving energy and water

  • At Emergent Cold LatAm, we remain focused on our goal of applying the best sustainable practices in new constructions and also in the refurbishment of existing buildings.
  • Our goal is to obtain EDGE Advanced and EDGE Zero Carbon certifications for an increasing number of buildings.

What are EDGE certifications?

EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certifications are managed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank, and aim to promote constructions that are more sustainable and resource efficient around the world.