The first certified refrigerated food warehouse has neutralized carbon emissions and uses energy from 100% renewable sources.
Emergent Cold Latin America (Emergent Cold LatAm), the largest provider of temperature-controlled food logistics and storage in Latin America, is the first company in the world in this sector to receive the EDGE Zero Carboncertification, one of the most important global sustainability recognitions applied to buildings.
The certified plant is located in San Pedro de La Paz, Chile, and its carbon emissions have been neutralized. In addition, 100% of the energy used comes from renewable sources. Management software has also been implemented to improve the reliability of the plant’s assets and operation, as well as controlling CO2 emissions and energy consumption.
To achieve the EDGE Zero Carbonrecognition, it is necessary to first receive the EDGE Advanced certification, which establishes at least 40% energy savings, and a 20% reduction in water consumption and the energy incorporated into the materials used in the building. Emergent Cold LatAm’s Chilean plant consumed 40% less energy and 50% less water.
“The standards set by EDGE certifications are global benchmarks. That’s why we challenge ourselves and are very proud to promote important changes in our operations in order to achieve even greater results in terms of savings,” said Moises Ventocilla, Engineering Director at Emergent Cold LatAm.
Sustainability is one of our values and we are committed to reducing the impact of our operations on the environment. We already have eight buildings with EDGE Advanced certification and now our first EDGE Zero Carbon plant. And our plans don’t stop there, as we remain focused on our goal of applying the best sustainable practices in new constructions as well as in the refurbishment of existing buildings,” commented Ricardo Jacob, Vice President of Operations at Emergent Cold LatAm.
The 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 more sustainable and resource-efficient construction around the world.
