Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  October 15, 2024

Fresh Del Monte Achieves Emission Goals Early

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. — a global producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables —  announced it achieved its SBTi-approved Scope 1 and 2 GHG reduction goal well before its 2030 target.

Details were released in its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting key progress toward a more sustainable future. 

"I am proud of our team for leading by example—large-scale farmers like us need to start showing scalable transformations,” said Hans Sauter, Chief Sustainability Officer, Senior Vice President, R&D and Agricultural Services at Fresh Del Monte, in a statement. “Addressing a warming climate is no longer optional, but an urgent task. Fresh Del Monte remains dedicated to its mission of taking proactive action and working towards a Brighter World Tomorrow®. Sustainability only continues to gain traction throughout our company, and I am thrilled to see both our progress and the work that lies ahead of us.”

Fresh Del Monte achieved a 28% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, surpassing its SBTi target by 2023. The company set goals to lower Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 27.5% using a 2019 baseline and Scope 3 emissions by 12.3% based on a 2020 baseline by 2030. 

The company also exceeded its goal of reducing Scope 1 CO2 emissions from vessel shipping by 10% by 2025, reaching a 19% reduction in 2024.

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