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Every day, millions of people rely on a global cold chain they rarely see.
Every day, millions of people rely on a global cold chain they rarely see.It keeps food safe, reduces waste, and ensures communities have access to what they need when they need it. Behind that system are people making small, consistent decisions that add up to something much bigger.
At Americold, sustainability is about being part of that responsibility.
Our approach to sustainability is practical. It’s about running safe, efficient facilities, protecting the quality of our customers’ products, reducing waste, and being a dependable partner,
says Danielle Crownover, Senior Energy & Sustainability Analyst at Americold.
That might sound simple, but in cold storage, those actions matter in a big way. This work sits at the intersection of food safety, food security, and energy use.
Maintaining precise temperatures takes constant attention, strong systems, and teams who understand the impact of getting it right. Because when the cold chain works the way it should, waste is reduced and communities are better supported.
A Role That Connects to Something Bigger
Sustainability at Americold is part of how we operate more than 230 facilities worldwide.
Through the Americold Operating System, our associates follow consistent, data-driven practices that support energy efficiency and improve performance over time.
For our team, that means our work is never isolated. The decisions we make each day contribute to a network that supports our customers, protects our products, and reduces environmental impact at scale.
Where Everyday Actions Add Up
The impact of sustainability is not always found in big moments. More often, it shows up in tiny details.
It looks like a team identifying energy loss during a walk-through, or equipment running more efficiently because it is maintained the right way. Or it can look like someone choosing to fix a small issue before it becomes a larger problem.
Across Americold, associates take part in these actions every day by monitoring energy use, supporting efficient operations, and looking for ways to improve how our sites run.
“Sustainability becomes real when it is part of the work itself,” Danielle explains. “It is something teams build over time through consistent action.”
Celebrating Energy & Sustainability Month: Seeing the Impact in Action
Across sites, teams take part in activities that make sustainability more visible and collaborative. Some reduce energy use through friendly competition.
The goal is not just participation, but awareness. It is understanding how everyday actions connect to something larger than a single site or role. Moments like this reinforce what is already true year-round. Sustainability is built by people who take ownership of their work and understand the impact behind it.
Extending the Impact Beyond Our Facilities
Sometimes the impact of this work is measured in energy savings or operational improvements. Other times, it shows up in a much more human way.
Over the past decade, Americold teams have helped transport more than 2 million pounds of food and essentials to families across the United States alone, helping ensure support reaches people where and when it is needed most.
In 2025, that effort continued through programs like the Food & Essentials Hub, Summer Feed & Read, and Resource Rallies. Together, these initiatives helped deliver more than 95,000 meals, along with household and personal care essentials, to communities nationwide.
“For us, sustainability is not just about what happens inside our facilities, but how we support the communities around us and help strengthen the broader food system.”
It is a reminder that the work we do extends into communities, partnerships, and into real outcomes that people can feel.
But it all starts with the people doing the work every day.
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