Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced food waste by 33% since 2015 (amt Fresh)
• Cut water use by up to a third (Limoneira)
• Reduced herbicide use by up to 20% (Limoneira)
• Reduced natural gas consumption by 6.5 million cubic meters in 2019 (Hoogweg)

Social Achievements

• Six strategic growers certified under GlobalGAP's Sustainable Program for Irrigation and Groundwater use (Nature's Pride)
• Partnership with AgriGrub to utilize fruit waste for insect farming (amt Fresh)
• Investment in a drying facility to reduce mango waste (Goshen)
• Commitment to 100% sustainable procurement of fruit and vegetables from Africa, Asia, and South America by 2020 (SIFAV)

Governance Achievements

• Various sustainability certifications obtained by several companies (GlobalGAP, Fairtrade International, LEAF, SMETA, BRC, Rainforest Alliance, etc.)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Water scarcity in key sourcing regions
• High levels of food waste throughout the supply chain
• Environmental concerns related to plastic packaging
• Intensive use of fertilizers and chemicals in production
• High energy consumption in greenhouse operations
• Social issues such as forced labor, child labor, and gender inequality in developing countries
• Labor shortages globally

Mitigation Strategies

• Investment in more efficient irrigation systems
• Adoption of regenerative or ecological agricultural practices
• Switching to alternative packaging materials (paper, recycled plastic, bio-based plastics)
• Implementing technology to reduce chemical use (robot weeders, drones)
• Utilizing biological crop protection methods
• Investing in renewable energy sources (geothermal heat)
• Implementing initiatives to improve working conditions and address social issues (SIFAV, Banana Retail Commitment)
• Collaboration with stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier agreements incorporating sustainability criteria
• SIFAV initiative for sustainable sourcing

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GlobalGAP, Fairtrade International, LEAF, SMETA, BRC, Rainforest Alliance, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Certifications: GlobalGAP, Tesco Nature's Choice, USGAP, Rainforest Alliance