- Global inflationary pressures
- Macroeconomic uncertainties
- Climatic events (El Niño)
- Labor shortages
- Climate change impacts on water availability and land
- ESG issues from third-party growers
HORTIFRUT S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, HORTIFRUT S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 153.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 10.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 15.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 127.4K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
153.8K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
42%
of total energy
Water Usage
56.0M m3/year
2023
Waste
10.3K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
49.8M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 10.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 127.4K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 153.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 87.9K tonCO2eq (Chile Peru and Mexico) |
| 2020 | 32.3K tonCO2eq (Chile only July 2019 - June 2020); 23083 (Chile) 26817 (Peru) 16078 (Mexico) tonCO2eq (July-Dec 2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 40% of worldwide energy matrix supplied by non-conventional renewable energies
- Expanded carbon footprint measurement to include all company-owned facilities
- Measured water footprint of significant orchards and packing plants using ISO 14046 methodology
- 5,144 tons of compost produced
- 100% of clamshells and punnets manufactured from recycled material (rPET)
- 100% of subsidiaries sell berries in FSC or PEFC certified cardboard boxes
- Energy matrix of facilities in Spain and Portugal 100% powered by non-conventional renewable energies
- Peru facilities powered by 80% NCRE and Chile facilities with 58% NCRE
- 5,114 tons of compost made in Peru
- 2,587 tons of waste recycled
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase renewable energy share
- Expand water footprint measurement to all subsidiaries
- Implement waste management model in other subsidiaries
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve B Corp certification for all subsidiaries
- Reduce carbon footprint
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ManagementWaste ManagementHuman RightsConsumer Health and NutritionLocal Community DevelopmentEmployee Health and Safety