Climate Change Data

The FruitGuys

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Community Support
  • Farmer Partnerships

Environmental Achievements

  • Launched Gravenstein Apple Box with farmer profit-sharing (2006)
  • Patented eco-friendly delivery box (2005)
  • FruitCrates™ are 100% recyclable and made up of an average of 62% post-consumer recycled materials.

Social Achievements

  • Donated over 14 million servings of fresh fruit to local charities (since 2000)
  • Zero food waste policy ensures all excess fruit is donated.
  • Launched Donate-a-Crate program (2009), providing approximately 260,000 servings of fruit since 2009 to those in need.
  • Clients volunteered more than 200 hours as part of The FruitGuys Community Fund’s Annual Grant Review Committee.

Governance Achievements

  • The FruitGuys Community Fund launched (2012), awarding $275,000 in grants to support small farms and sustainable agriculture projects.

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Working directly with 200+ small, independent farms and food producers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco-friendly delivery box

Awards & Recognition

  • 10-time Inc. Magazine honoree