Fresh Del Monte Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report, Achieving Scope 1 and 2 Emission Reduction Goal Seven Years Early
15 Ottobre 2024 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
The report highlights major sustainability
milestones, including an early achievement of SBTi-approved targets
for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas reductions
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), a leading global
producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruits
and vegetables, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report,
highlighting key progress toward a more sustainable future. As the
first global marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to the
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Fresh Del Monte is pleased
to announce it achieved its SBTi-approved Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse
gas (GHG) reduction goal well before the 2030 target.
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“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.
“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.”
The 2023 Sustainability Report outlines Fresh Del Monte’s
progress towards its long-term environmental and social goals. Key
achievements for the year include:
- Climate: Fresh Del Monte achieved a 28% reduction in
Scope 1 and 2 emissions, surpassing its SBTi target by 2023, well
ahead of its 2030 goal timeline. The company set goals to reduce
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. These
targets are aligned with the Paris Agreement to limit global
warming to well below 2°C. Fresh Del Monte also exceeded its goal
of reducing Scope 1 CO2 emissions from vessel shipping by 10% by
2025, reaching a 19% reduction in 2024.
- Biodiversity: Completion of ecosystem mapping in
Guatemala and Costa Rica, with plans to expand to other farms in
2024. Additionally, the company has planted 2,487,847 trees since
2016, reaching 99.5% of its goal to plant 2.5 million trees by
2025.
- Diversity: 69% of U.S. employees are from diverse
backgrounds, underscoring the company's commitment to
inclusion.
- Health and Community: Fresh Del Monte delivered healthy,
nutritious produce to millions while providing health services to
hundreds of local workers and communities in growing regions.
- Packaging: Introduction of reusable plastic containers
(RPCs) for banana shipments in North America, obviating the use of
758 tons of single-use paper and more than 5 tons of plastic.
In addition to these achievements, Fresh Del Monte continues to
lead with innovative practices in regenerative agriculture,
biodiversity conservation, and waste revalorization. As part of its
commitment to extract more value from its biomass and reduce waste,
the company extended its partnership with the University of Granada
to explore bioactive compounds from fruit residues, contributing to
advancements in health and well-being. Earlier this year, the
company also inaugurated a biofertilizer plant in Kenya, in
partnership with Vellsam Materias Bioactivas, using pineapple
residues to produce biofertilizers. These efforts reflect Fresh Del
Monte’s broader vision of harnessing nature’s power to promote
sustainable farming and create a more harmonious relationship
between people, products, and the environment.
“With the release of our 2023 Sustainability Report, we are
reminded of the immense responsibility we carry as stewards of the
environment,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del Monte’s
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “As an agricultural leader,
we recognize our profound influence on shaping our planet’s future.
By embracing our role and working in harmony with nature, we
believe we can unlock its full potential, laying the groundwork for
a sustainable future that benefits all. This is the focus of our
efforts—innovating with purpose, collaborating with partners, and
creating a lasting legacy of sustainability that will protect and
preserve our natural world for generations to come.”
As an industry leader, Fresh Del Monte is well-prepared for
upcoming stronger regulatory disclosures and remains at the
forefront of sustainable practices. With a firm focus on reducing
environmental impact and enhancing community well-being, the
company is committed to inspiring others to follow suit.
The full sustainability report, including an executive summary,
can be found at
https://freshdelmonte.com/sustainability-reports/.
ABOUT FRESH DEL MONTE Fresh
Del Monte Produce Inc. is one of the world’s leading vertically
integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality
fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a leading
producer and distributor of prepared food in Europe, Africa, and
the Middle East. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. markets its products
worldwide under the DEL MONTE® brand (under license from Del Monte
Foods Corporation II Inc.), a symbol of product innovation,
quality, freshness, and reliability for over 135 years. The company
also markets its products under the MANN™ brand and other related
trademarks. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is not affiliated with
certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Del
Monte Foods, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific
Limited, Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. Fresh Del
Monte Produce Inc. is the first global marketer of fruits and
vegetables to commit to the “Science Based Targets” initiative. In
2022, 2023, and 2024 Fresh Del Monte Produce was ranked as one of
“America’s Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek based on an
independent survey rating companies on three different touchpoints,
including customer trust, investor trust, and employee trust.
Additionally, Newsweek recognized Fresh Del Monte Produce as one of
the “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” in 2024, spotlighting the
brand’s success in building investor, consumer, and employee trust
on a global scale. Fresh Del Monte Produce was also named a
Humankind 100 Company by Humankind Investments in 2024, 2023 and
2022, which recognizes companies that substantially impact areas
such as access to food and clean water, healthcare, and digital
services. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is traded on the NYSE under
the symbol FDP.
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