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