The company now holds 17 EDGE certifications, including 6 Zero Carbon.
Emergent Cold LatAm, the leading provider of food temperature-controlled logistics solutions in Latin America, achieved two new EDGE Zero Carbon certifications, one of the most important global sustainability recognitions for buildings. The certified facilities are located in Santiago, Chile, and Irapuato, Mexico.
This recognition certifies that these facilities have neutralized their carbon emissions and that 100% of the energy they use comes from renewable sources. To achieve this certification, facilities must first obtain EDGE Advanced, which requires at least 40% energy savings and a 20% reduction in water consumption and embodied energy in building materials.
Emergent Cold LatAm was also a pioneer in the industry, becoming the first company globally to receive this certification. In July 2024, the San Pedro de La Paz facility in Chile made history by being certified as carbon neutral. This was followed by certifications for facilities in Panama, Brazil, and Ecuador.
EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certifications are administered by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank, and aim to promote more sustainable and resource-efficient construction worldwide. The company currently has 17 EDGE-certified buildings across the 11 countries where it operates, including six EDGE Zero Carbon facilities.
