- Climate change impacts (extreme weather events, water scarcity, biodiversity threats)
- COVID-19 pandemic disruptions
- Global spread of diseases (e.g., TR4 in bananas)
- Water scarcity in certain operating regions
- Food waste throughout the supply chain
Fresh Del Monte Produce
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Fresh Del Monte Produce disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.4M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 903.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 114.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.3M 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
2.4M tCO2e/year
2020
Renewable Energy
14%
of total energy
Water Usage
120.0K Megaliters
2020
Waste
549.3K metric tons/year
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 903.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 114.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.3M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative: Reduced Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 27.5% compared to 2019 levels; Reduced Scope 3 Emissions by 12.3% compared to 2020 levels
- Achieved a 32 percent reduction in Scope 1 CO2e emissions from vessel shipping in 2020, compared to 2019 baseline.
- 18% reduction in total water usage in high water risk areas in 2020 compared with 2011–2014 baseline
- 6% reduction in water use intensity in high water risk areas compared with 2011–2014 baseline
- 90% of global food waste diverted from landfill in 2020
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce virgin plastic usage by 25% on consumer packaging by 2025
- Ensure that at least 65% of the boxes sourced worldwide are certified for responsible sourcing by 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce our absolute Scope 1 CO2e emissions from vessel shipping by 10% compared to 2019 levels
- Implement regenerative and soil health management practices in 100% of owned and associate growers’ farms
- Achieve at least 10% improvement in Water Use Efficiency in owned farming operations compared to 2020 baseline
- Achieve at least 80% of associate growers implementing water use efficiency practices
- Reduce our food loss and organic waste sent to landfill by 50% compared to 2020 baseline
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve 100% of global product volume certified as sustainably grown by a third party
- Support 300 local sustainability programs that create measurable and lasting change
- Provide educational opportunities to 20,000 students and adult learners
- Improve employee satisfaction scores
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSustainable FarmingWater StewardshipCircular Economy & WasteWorker WellbeingHuman RightsDiversity & InclusionSupply Chain ManagementFood Safety & Quality