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.
How does Calavo Growers's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Calavo Growers's score of 16 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2021, Calavo Growers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 12,064,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 18,341,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,993,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions primarily stem from fugitive emissions (9,399,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (540,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2020, the company recorded total emissions of about 29,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 11,601,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 17,554,000 kg CO2e. The 2019 figures were similar, with total emissions of approximately 30,000,000 kg CO2e, including 11,670,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 18,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, Calavo Growers has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for formal reduction targets. The absence of documented reduction strategies indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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Scope 1 | 11,670,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 18,500,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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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.