Group recognised for achieving reduction targets for Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gases seven years ahead of its 2030 goal
Fresh Del Monte Produce has been awarded a 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Award in the Environmental Initiative category, which celebrates leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable business practices.
The company was recognised for achieving its reduction targets of 27.5 per cent for Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gases seven years ahead of its 2030 goal.
It represents the fourth time in five years Del Monte has received the award in recognition for its commitment to minimising the company’s environmental impact.
“Surpassing our Scope 1 and Scope 2 reduction targets seven years ahead of schedule is a milestone we are proud of, but we know our work is far from over,” said Hans Sauter, Fresh Del Monte chief sustainability officer and senior vice president of corporate R&D and agriculture.
”With a new goal of a 30 per cent reduction by 2030 compared to our 2019 baseline, we remain committed to science-driven solutions that push the boundaries of sustainable agriculture and further minimise our environmental impact.”
As the first global marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Del Monte set specific targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 27.5 per cent for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and by 12.3 per cent for Scope 3 emissions by 2030.
These targets, approved by the SBTi in 2021 and aligned with the Paris Agreement, were designed to limit global warming to well below 2°C.
Del Monte said its ability to exceed its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reduction goals ahead of time was the result of several focused strategies, including a multi-year initiative to replace its North American ocean fleet with six new hydrodynamic vessels to help cut fuel consumption and shipping time; the introduction of Del Monte Zero Pineapple, a carbon-neutral pineapple, to increase demand for sustainable products; and employed cutting-edge technology and software to monitor plant nutrient requirements, preventing excess nutrient run-off and decreasing associated emissions.
“2025 represents our ninth-year SEAL Business Sustainability Award event,” commented Matt Harney, chairperson and founder of the SEAL Awards.
”This year’s ESG award recipients follow a nine-year trendline of greater impact materiality and deeper granularity.
“Across all industries and geographies, companies are going deep and granular – into materials, chemistry, processes, R&D, supply chains, and more – to generate sustainability improvements.”
