Climate Change Data

Calavo Growers, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:22,399 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:22,399 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:17,198 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:177,697 GJ
Water Consumption:142,000 m3
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Undertook first corporate carbon footprint analysis with 2019 as a baseline.
  • Converted two facilities in Santa Paula, California to 100% LED lighting (92,000 sq ft).
  • Installed an electric vehicle charging station at corporate headquarters.
  • Joined a group of the world’s largest food retailers and providers to eliminate food waste from the supply chain, committing to a 50% reduction target within their own operations.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a strategy to reduce overtime work in Mexican facilities, reducing overtime from approximately 12% to effectively zero.
  • Honored 10 employees at Uruapan, Mexico facility for living the “passion for excellence” value.
  • Worked with USEM Ciudad de Mexico to assess the quality of life of Mexican workers and their families, resulting in support for infrastructure and sanitation improvements in their communities.
  • Created a new position, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, at their Uruapan, Mexico facility.

Governance Achievements

  • Formed the Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Undertook significant upgrades to information technology systems to ensure robust data protection, security and privacy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • 50 percent reduction target in food loss and waste by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • High baseline water stress in ten manufacturing facilities (60% of total water use).
  • Potential impacts of climate change on ingredient sourcing (avocados, tomatoes, etc.).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focusing water optimization efforts on facilities in water-stressed areas.
  • Diversifying suppliers, seeking weather-adapted plant species, and providing technical support to farmers implementing water efficiency technology.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible sourcing, including a supply chain free from forced labor and human trafficking.
  • Vendor Code of Conduct with similar expectations for suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • California droughts
  • Rising sea levels impacting papaya growers in Hawaii
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Greenhouse-grown tomatoes having a competitive advantage as rain patterns change in Mexico

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: BRC AA rating (all facilities)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Uruapan, Mexico facility received its Clean Industry Distinction for the 10th year in a row.

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:12,064 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:12,993 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:9,399 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:18,341 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:213,064 GJ
Water Consumption:282,000 m3
Waste Generated:44,050 metric tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy use through electrification of forklift fleet, LED lighting upgrades, and participation in local energy demand response programs (resulting in $10,200 in savings)
  • Diverted 69% of waste from landfill (30,792 metric tons)

Social Achievements

  • Achieved gender parity within senior management in Mexican facilities
  • 2021 starting wages at least 49% higher than the minimum wage in Mexico
  • Launched "Talent Bootcamp" for local university students in Mexico

Governance Achievements

  • Hired a new corporate officer with formal responsibility for ESG
  • Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Committee of the Board of Directors met eight times with 73% average attendance

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce food loss and waste by 50%

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 pandemic
  • Working with dozens of vendors using different waste quantification methods
  • Need to improve the rigor, scope, and frequency of ESG data management systems
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing new technology solutions to standardize data collection
  • Strategic review of ESG programs to develop a new vision and strategy for the next ten years
  • Integrating climate adaptation strategies into the business model (diversifying suppliers, seeking weather-adapted plant species, providing technical support to farmers)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Three social responsibility audits and three SMETA audits in 2021

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Business Conduct and Ethics; Vendor Code of Conduct; responsible sourcing practices; prohibiting forced labor and human trafficking

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: BRC Global Standards Audit

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Fair Trade, organic, and non-GMO products

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed