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
- Achieved
- Achieved
Achieve by 2030
Reduce our Greenhouse Gas Emissions in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative :
- 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
We’ve achieved a 32 percent reduction in Scope 1 CO2e emissions from vessel shipping in 2020, compared to our 2019 baseline. This reduction is due to both bringing our new, fuel-efficient vessels into operation, and impacts from COVID-19. We are now expanding our commitment to climate action beyond this target by setting a Science-Based Target for our company.
- 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