Dole plc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

4% reduction in overall Scope 1 and Scope 2 global emissions from 2020 to 2021 (mainly due to new cargo vessels)
Installation of two 2.8-megawatt wind turbines at a U.S. manufacturing facility
Installation of 120 kWp solar panels at an Irish facility
Addition of five new electric utility tractor rigs at a U.S. port terminal
20 banana operations certified by the Alliance for Water Stewardship, with plans to expand by 50% by 2030
Awarded Origin Green Gold membership by the Irish Food Board for sustainability performance

Business Multidimensional Poverty Index award for a social development initiative in Costa Rica
Dole Local Grower Academy launched in Europe to support growers
Ongoing support of the Incredible Edibles Program in Ireland, teaching 50,000 school children annually to grow produce

Commitment to the Science Based Initiative (SBTi) and setting emissions reduction goals by the end of 2023

Long-term Goals:

Medium-term Goals:

Expand Alliance for Water Stewardship certification by 50% by 2030
Achieve notable waste reduction in harvesting and processing systems by 2030
Set short and long-term company-wide emissions reduction goals by the end of 2023, to be achieved by 2030 and beyond

Short-term Goals:

Adverse weather conditions impacting crop yields and supply chains
Crop diseases and pests, including Tropical Race 4 (TR4) affecting bananas
Product contamination and product liability claims
Increased costs for purchased fruit, vegetables, fuel, paper, and other commodities due to inflation
Global supply chain disruptions
Public health outbreaks
Geopolitical risks and conflicts
Labor disruptions
Compliance with environmental laws and regulations
Litigation related to past pesticide use (DBCP)
Cybersecurity threats

Continuous monitoring of TR4 and implementation of prevention strategies
Development of contingency plans for TR4, including potential use of TR4-resistant banana plants
Enhanced sanitation and testing procedures following product recalls
Price increases to mitigate increased costs
Identification of operational efficiencies
Business continuity plans
Investments in more efficient vessels and renewable energy sources
Implementation of optimized water practices
Development of a sustainability farming framework
Global biodiversity monitoring program
Commitment to making 100% of Dole packaging recyclable or compostable by 2025
Investment in local social impact projects and food donations
Remediation efforts to address material weakness in internal control over financial reporting

Climate Change Data