Chiquita Brands
Chiquita Brands International, commonly known as Chiquita, is a leading global producer and marketer of bananas and other fresh produce, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1870, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the fruit industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Latin America. Chiquita is renowned for its high-quality bananas, which are distinguished by their unique taste and sustainable farming practices. The brand has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of its iconic blue sticker, which has become synonymous with quality and freshness. As a market leader, Chiquita continues to innovate in the fresh produce sector, focusing on sustainability and responsible sourcing, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Chiquita Brands'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Chiquita Brands's score of 6 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Chiquita Brands's reported carbon emissions
Chiquita Brands, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), has not disclosed specific carbon emissions data for recent years. The latest available data from 2011 indicates that the company has not specified its total emissions in kg CO2e, nor has it provided details on Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. Currently, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Chiquita Brands, which suggests a lack of formal commitments to reduce carbon emissions. This absence of specific initiatives may reflect broader industry challenges in addressing climate change and emissions reduction. As the company continues to operate in a sector increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, it may benefit from establishing clear climate commitments and reduction targets to align with global sustainability goals.
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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.
Chiquita Brands is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
