Chiquita Brands International, Inc.

Chiquita Brands International, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Chiquita Brands International, Inc., headquartered in the US and operating in the "Crops nec" industry, has reported its carbon emissions for recent years, with a significant focus on reduction targets. For the reporting year 2023, Chiquita Brands International, Inc. reported a total of approximately 161.3 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling about 82.2 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 23.1 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 56.3 billion kg CO2e, specifically from purchased goods and services. In the prior reporting year, 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 148.7 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of around 76.1 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 21.1 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 51.6 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for 31.3 billion kg CO2e. Chiquita Brands International, Inc. is committed to reducing its environmental impact through several initiatives. The company has announced its "30by30" goal, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by the end of 2030, with a baseline year of 2019. Furthermore, Chiquita has set a long-term pathway towards net zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes. While specific production emission factors for bananas were noted in 2019 as 12.0 kg CO2e per single box and in 2013 as 18.0 kg CO2e per single box, the most recent comprehensive emissions data focuses on the overall organisational footprint. The company's sustainability reporting indicates a commitment to transparency and progress in its climate action strategy.