Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Chiquita Brands International, Inc., commonly known as Chiquita, is a leading global producer and marketer of bananas and other fresh produce, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1870, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Latin America. Chiquita is renowned for its high-quality bananas, which are distinguished by their unique taste and commitment to sustainable farming practices. The brand has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering the banana export industry and maintaining a strong market position as one of the top banana suppliers worldwide. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Chiquita continues to set industry standards while delivering fresh, nutritious products to consumers globally.
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Chiquita Brands International, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Chiquita Brands International, Inc. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 103,316,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 82,246,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 56,303,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Chiquita has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Chiquita is committed to ensuring that 90% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services as well as upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2025. This commitment includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. In previous years, Chiquita's emissions per box of bananas have shown a decrease, with emissions of about 12 kg CO2e in 2019 and approximately 18 kg CO2e in 2013, indicating a positive trend towards reducing their carbon footprint in banana production. Chiquita's climate initiatives align with industry standards and reflect a commitment to maintaining emissions reductions consistent with the goals of limiting global warming to well below 2°C.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 99,575,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 76,127,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 31,305,000 | 00,000,000 |
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