- Open burning of orchard waste is a major emitter of methane.
- Inefficient irrigation and nutrient management practices contribute significantly to GHG emissions.
- Insufficient research on soil carbon sequestration in organic orchard systems.
Agricultural Sustainability Institute (ASI) at UC Davis
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2010-2011 | 2.4K kgCO2e/acre/year |
| 2008-2009 | 0.67 to 0.92 kg CO2e per kg processed honey (case study); 0.37 to 1.06 kg CO2e per kg processed honey (commercial beekeepers) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Identified key sources of GHGs at every production stage and quantified their contribution. Transportation had the smallest energy cost. Orchard management was the largest contributor to GHG and energy footprint.
- Demonstrated substantial reductions in net GHG emissions when old and diseased trees are used to produce renewable energy instead of being burned.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Sustainability