Global agriculture giant achieves
groundbreaking success with its first carbon neutral certified
pineapple, reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, and food
waste
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP), one of the world’s
leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and
distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruits and
vegetables, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report,
reaffirming its steadfast commitment to conserving the planet. For
decades, Fresh Del Monte has been at the forefront of sustainable
practices, focusing on reducing its emissions and food waste, and
adopting regenerative agriculture and smart farming practices,
among many others.
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“As a global agribusiness, sustainability is ingrained in our
identity and we recognize the urgency of action needed to continue
fortifying our operations against the changing climate,” said Hans
Sauter, Chief Sustainability Officer, Senior Vice President,
R&D and Agricultural Services at Fresh Del Monte. “Our
unwavering commitment propels us to continually reduce greenhouse
gas emissions, minimize water usage, combat food waste, and curtail
plastic consumption, among other critical endeavors that have a
direct impact on our planet. We firmly believe that we can
instigate transformative change and drive the adoption of
innovative technologies for a more sustainable future. This ongoing
journey necessitates investments and partnerships, recognizing that
the most substantial impact occurs when we collaborate.”
One of the biggest milestones achieved by the pioneering produce
company was the launch of its new line extension, Del Monte Zero™
Pineapple, a carbon-neutral pineapple that offsets carbon emissions
from farm to market as certified by SCS Global Services. SCS Global
Services is a global leader in third-party environmental and
sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and
standards development. After a comprehensive assessment of Fresh
Del Monte’s Costa Rica pineapple production through shipment and
sale to the North American and European markets, SCS Global
Services determined that the pineapples’ greenhouse gas emissions
have been negated by the reabsorption of Fresh Del Monte-owned
forests, making the carbon footprint for DEL MONTE ZERO™ pineapples
net zero.
The certification is the result of a long-standing program of
carefully curated farms that incorporate conservation and
reforestation areas to sequester CO2 in situ, a nature-based
solution called insetting. The company’s 8,000+ hectare forest
containing approximately five million trees neutralizes
emissions—from farm to market—produced by the Del Monte Zero™
pineapple. A trained group of Fresh Del Monte team members tracks
and measures the company’s forests biannually to ensure the amount
of certified carbon-neutral pineapple boxes equates to the carbon
dioxide sequestered through such conservation activities.
Fresh Del Monte's dedication to customer satisfaction and
sustainability was further underscored with the debut of the mini
Honeyglow® pineapple last year. The product was developed based on
consumer preferences for conveniently sized pineapples and aligns
with the company's goals to reduce waste and meet customer
needs.
Leading the fight against food waste, Fresh Del Monte diverted
93% of food waste from landfills in 2022. Taking a proactive stance
against this issue, the company became the first grower to join the
Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment in 2022 and pledged to reduce
food waste across its operations to serve as a model for other
suppliers and growers.
In 2022, Fresh Del Monte achieved a remarkable 26% decrease in
its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, largely attributed to optimizing
fertilizer usage, fuel consumption, and facility heating
adjustments. This progress puts Fresh Del Monte at an impressive
94% completion rate toward its Science Based Target
initiative-approved Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction goal of 27.5%
compared to a 2020 base year. Additionally, the company planted
574,800 trees, and 29.7% of its owned farms now implement
regenerative agriculture farming practices.
Utilizing renewable energy sources is an essential part of Fresh
Del Monte’s conservation focus, with 21% of its global electricity
consumption coming from renewable sources last year. Since the
installation of solar panels at its Costa Rica banana operation in
2017, monthly kWh usage has been reduced by 46%.
Fresh Del Monte's numerous sustainability efforts have earned
the company several recognitions and accolades. For two consecutive
years in a row, the company was ranked 14th in the Food and
Beverage category among U.S.-based companies with revenues
exceeding $500 million on Newsweek's America's Most Trusted
Companies of 2023 list and was named a Humankind 100 company by
Humankind Investments, ranking 59th out of 100 for positively
impacting communities through initiatives such as providing access
to clean water, food, and healthcare. Fresh Del Monte’s dedication
to conservation has earned it recognition by UNESCO for its work at
the Quirigüá Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
Guatemala.
Fresh Del Monte's 2022 Sustainability Report underscores the
company's unwavering dedication to sustainability and serves as a
testament to the company leading the way in conservation,
sustainable agriculture, and innovation for A Brighter World
Tomorrow™.
The full sustainability report can be found at
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, 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 and 2023, 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. The
company was also named a Humankind 100 Company for two consecutive
years by Humankind Investments, 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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