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Calavo Growers

Calavo Growers, Inc., a leading name in the fresh produce industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across California and Mexico. Founded in 1924, the company has established itself as a premier supplier of avocados, fresh-cut fruit, and value-added products, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from retailers to foodservice operators. Renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Calavo offers unique products that stand out in the marketplace, including its innovative guacamole and avocado-based offerings. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its distribution network and enhancing its processing capabilities, solidifying its position as a market leader in the avocado sector. With a rich history and a focus on excellence, Calavo Growers continues to thrive in the competitive landscape of fresh produce.

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16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Calavo Growers's score of 16 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Calavo Growers's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Calavo Growers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,064,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 18,341,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 12,993,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This marked a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 11,670,000 kg CO2e in 2019, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 18,500,000 kg CO2e in the same year. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to carbon accounting. Calavo Growers has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit their ability to demonstrate a proactive stance on climate commitments. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact. The absence of defined reduction initiatives suggests a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy.

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11,670,000
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Scope 2
18,500,000
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Scope 3
12,993,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Calavo Growers's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Calavo Growers is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Calavo Growers is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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