Agencias J.I. Cohen and Its Approach to Corporate Sustainability

The technical measurement of carbon footprint has become a cornerstone of transparency and competitiveness for the logistics sector in Guatemala. In this context, Agencias J.I. Cohen, a key player in pharmaceutical and consumer goods distribution, has integrated the quantification of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into its corporate DNA.

During the 2024 reporting cycle, the organization determined that its operations account for 25.53% of the total impact of Corporación J.I. Cohen, totaling 1,707.97 t CO2e. These emissions are offset through compensation projects to maintain a net carbon-positive balance. This scientifically rigorous process, conducted under the ISO 14064:2018 standard, allows Agencias J.I. Cohen’s sustainability approach to go beyond regulatory compliance and become a strategic management tool.

By identifying emission sources across its distribution centers in Guatemala, the company ensures informed decision-making to neutralize its impact, achieving carbon-positive status.

Integrating Emissions Measurement into Corporate Management

Modern companies recognize that sustainability is now a metric of operational efficiency. At Agencias J.I. Cohen, founded by Jack Irving Cohen and currently led by Alberto Cohen Mory, the GHG inventory was designed to map every process, from freight transportation to energy consumption in administrative offices. This approach allows compliance officers and decision-makers to evaluate the return on technological investments through an environmental lens.

In this context, corporate management uses these data points to optimize resources, transforming emissions measurement into a key performance indicator (KPI).

The organization’s commitment goes beyond reduction; it focuses on mitigating generated CO2 through strategic corporate projects. This approach enables Agencias J.I. Cohen to maintain carbon-positive status, where offsetting and efficiency create a favorable balance for the ecosystem.

Analyzing Climate Impact Across the Distribution Chain

The core of sustainable logistics lies in balancing the technical demands of the cold chain with environmental footprint reduction. For Agencias J.I. Cohen, climate impact is analyzed through three key areas that group its main emission sources:

• Transport Operations (Direct): Management of 1,368.51 t CO2e, primarily linked to fossil fuel use in its ground fleet.
• Electricity Consumption (Indirect): Optimization of 290.04 t CO2e required to maintain refrigeration systems and climate-controlled warehouses.
• Value Chain and Services: Monitoring of 188.70 t CO2e generated from contracted services and grid losses.

In addition, the company evaluates the global warming potential of its refrigerants, ensuring that its infrastructure in Guatemala meets low-emission standards and that all generated emissions are offset to maintain a net carbon-positive balance.

Reduction Strategies and Operational Efficiency

Assessing climate impact allows management to identify cost-saving opportunities that strengthen business resilience. However, effective sustainability requires a culture of continuous improvement. For this reason, the organization prioritizes preventive maintenance of its diesel and gasoline fleet to ensure efficient combustion.

At the same time, reduction plans focus on modernizing electrical infrastructure. As a result, implementing low-consumption technologies and smart route management not only reduces carbon emissions but also optimizes the company’s cost structure.

Through this approach, Agencias J.I. Cohen demonstrates that corporate sustainability drives innovation and strengthens the confidence of international stakeholders in the Guatemalan market, while achieving a net carbon-positive balance through full emissions mitigation.