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We set ambitious, yet achievable goals to make a true
impact on our planet

of owned land set aside to preserve biodiversity and protect wildlife

of pineapples grown on our owned farms and sold in North America and Europe come from carbon neutral farms.

trees planted since 2016
(and growing!).

we See the imPACt OF CLimAte ChAnGe

We’ve committed to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5% by 2030 (from a 2019 base year) and reducing absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and employee commuting by 12.3% (from a 2020 base year) by 2030.

Our emissions reductions targets were approved by the Science Based Target initiative, and we are one of the first agricultural producers to have our targets approved.

PROteCtinG OuR wAteR tO PROteCt OuR PLAnet

Conceptualizing water resiliency beyond the boundaries of our own operations is critical, as climate risk and stakeholder actions throughout our watershed will have an impact on our water availability.
We are among 20% of companies in our industry that implement current best practices having received an A- CDP score in water, with an average of B- in North America. Explore our global watersheds

OuR keY AChievementS in 2020

First to partner
with Science
Based Targets

Became the first global marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to a partnership with the Science Based Targets Initiative.

Six new
fuel-efficient
vessels

Purchased six new fuel-efficient vessels which will have a major impact on lowering our carbon emissions.

Disease-resistant
bananas

Launched a multimillion-dollar research partnership with Queensland University of Technology in Australia to develop disease-resistant bananas in response to TR4, a serious global disease that is threatening the future of bananas.

90% of our global
food waste
was diverted
from landfills

Ninety percent of our global food waste (including unsold product) was diverted from landfills in 2020, with a quarter of that amount going to feed hungry people.

Restoration
of the Quiriguá
archaeological park

We helped to safeguard and restore the Quiriguá archaeological park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the impacts of Hurricanes Eta and Iota and were recognized by the Guatemala Ministry of Culture.

tRACkinG OuR PROGReSS

community
investment
Achieve by 2025

Support 300 local sustainability programs
that create measurable and lasting change

122%

Achieved
Progress as of 2020

3 Good Health & Wellbeing

4 Quality Education

6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Provide educational
opportunities to 20,000
students and adult learners

115%

Achieved
Progress as of 2020

11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

15 Life on Land

Contribute to a green
economic recovery to
COVID-19 ⓘ in our
neighboring communities by
implementing an activity to
improve local sustainable
economic development in at
least one of the communities
affected by COVID-19 in
Latin America

new gOAl

Progress as of 2020

1 No Poverty

7 Affordable and Clean Energy

8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Wellbeing of Workers & Employees

Achieve by 2025

Improve employee satisfaction scores to ensure all team members feel cared for, respected, inspired, motivated, empowered, valued, and rewarded for their contributions compared to a 2020 baseline

new gOAl

Progress as of 2020

3 Good Health & Wellbeing

5 Gender Equality

10 Reduced Inequalities

Climate Action	Achieve by 2030 Reduce our Greenhouse Gas Emissions in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative ⓘ : Reduce our Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 27.5% compared to 2019 levels Reduce our Scope 3 Emissions by 12.3% compared to 2020 levels	new GOAL Progress as of 2020	7 7 Affordable and Clean Energy 1212 Responsible Consumption and Production 1313 Climate Action
	Achieve by 2025 Reduce our absolute Scope 1 CO2e emissions from vessel shipping by 10% compared to 2019 levels	32% Exceed target Progress as of 2020
	Achieve by 2025 Plant and/or donate 2,500,000 trees	41% Progress as of 2020
Responsible and Regenerative Farming	Achieve by 2030 Implement regenerative and soil health management practices in 100% of owned and associate growers’ farms	new GOAL Progress as of 2020	1212 Responsible Consumption and Production 1313 Climate Action 1515 Life on Land
	Achieve by 2025 Reduce our absolute Scope 1 CO2e emissions from vessel shipping by 10% compared to 2019 levels	32% Exceed target Progress as of 2020
	Achieve by 2025 Monitor 100% of protected areas annually by conducting an inventory of species in each of our reserves	41% Progress as of 2020
Water Stewardship	Achieve by 2030 Achieve at least 10% improvement in Water Use Efficiency (kg of product / hectare grown / mm of water) in our owned farming operations compared to 2020 baseline	new GOAL Progress as of 2020	6 6 Clean Water and Sanitation 1414 Life on Water 1515 Life on Land
	Achieve by 2025 Achieve at least 80% of associate growers implementing water use efficiency practices in their operations	new GOAL Progress as of 2020
Sustainable Packaging	Achieve by 2025 & 2030 Reduce the environmental impact of our packaging materials by increasing the use of recycled content, increasing the use of reusable containers, and continued optimization of design to eliminate or replace unnecessary and problematic packaging materials	new GOAL Progress as of 2020	1212 Responsible Consumption and Production 1313 Climate Action
	Achieve by 2026 Double the amount of recycled content in our most highly consumed secondary packaging by 2026ⓘ ⓘ From 2020 baseline	new GOAL Progress as of 2020
	Achieve by 2025 Reduce virgin plastic usage by 25% on consumer packaging we purchase by 2025ⓘ ⓘ From 2020 baseline	new GOAL Progress as of 2020
	Achieve by 2027 Double the amount of Returnable Plastic Crates (RPCs) used by the company by 2027ⓘ ⓘ From 2020 baseline	new GOAL Progress as of 2020
	Achieve by 2060 In addition to currently sourcing responsibly sourced paper, we will ensure that at least 65% of the boxes we source worldwide are certified for responsible sourcing (FSC, PEFC, or SFI) by 2023	new GOAL Progress as of 2020
Food Waste	Achieve by 2030 Reduce our food loss and organic waste sent to landfill by 50% compared to our 2020 baseline	new GOAL Progress as of 2020	2 2 Zero Hunger 1212 Responsible Consumption and Production 1313 Climate Action