Our Progress
We set ambitious, yet achievable goals to make a true impact on our planet.
Our key achievements in 2020
First to partner with Science Based Targets
Became the first global marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to a partnership with the Science Based Targets Initiative.
Six new fuel efficient-vessels
Purchased six new fuel-efficient vessels which will have a major impact on lowering our carbon emissions.
Disease-resistant bananas
Launched a multimillion-dollar research partnership with Queensland University of Technology in Australia to develop disease-resistant bananas in response to TR4, a serious global disease that is threatening the future of bananas.
90% of our global food waste was diverted from landfills
Ninety percent of our global food waste (including unsold product) was diverted from landfills in 2020, with a quarter of that amount going to feed hungry people.
Restoration of the Quiriguá archaeological park
We helped to safeguard and restore the Quiriguá archaeological park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the impacts of Hurricanes Eta and Iota and were recognized by the Guatemala Ministry of Culture.
Tracking our progress
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- Achieved
in our neighboring communities by implementing an activity to improve local sustainable economic development in at least one of the communities affected by COVID-19 in Latin America 
Achieve by 2030
Reduce our Greenhouse Gas Emissions in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative 
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- Reduce our Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 27.5% compared to 2019 levels
- Reduce our Scope 3 Emissions by 12.3% compared to 2020 levels
- Exceeded target ⓘ
Achieve by 2030
Achieve by 2030
Achieve by 2025
Achieve by 2027
In addition to currently sourcing responsibly sourced paper, we will ensure that at least 65% of the boxes we source worldwide are certified for responsible sourcing (FSC, PEFC, or SFI) by 2023
Achieve by 2030
