Fresh Del Monte Achieves Scope 1 and 2 Emission Reduction Goal Seven Years Early
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., a global producer, marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, stating it has achieved its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-approved Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goal well before the 2030 target.
“I am proud of our team for leading by example—large-scale farmers like us need to start showing scalable transformations,” says Hans Sauter, chief sustainability officer, senior vice president, R&D and agricultural services at Fresh Del Monte. “Addressing a warming climate is no longer optional but an urgent task. Fresh Del Monte remains dedicated to its mission of taking proactive action and working towards a Brighter World Tomorrow. Sustainability only continues to gain traction throughout our company, and I am thrilled to see both our progress and the work that lies ahead of us.”