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Dole

Dole Food Company, Inc., commonly referred to as Dole, is a leading global producer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables, headquartered in Ireland (IE). Founded in 1851, Dole has established a significant presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, becoming a key player in the agricultural industry. The company is renowned for its extensive range of products, including bananas, pineapples, and a variety of packaged salads, all distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. Dole's innovative practices and focus on health and nutrition have positioned it as a trusted brand among consumers. With a rich history marked by milestones such as pioneering sustainable farming techniques, Dole continues to achieve notable market success, reinforcing its status as a leader in the fresh produce sector.

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33

Industry Average

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27

Industry Benchmark

Dole's score of 33 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dole's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Dole reported total carbon emissions of approximately 146,640 kg CO2e, comprising 140,610 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,790 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,240 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects Dole's ongoing commitment to transparency in its climate impact. In 2022, Dole's global emissions were significantly higher, totalling about 7,095,522,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 842,360,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 101,085,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 6,194,758,000 kg CO2e. The European region reported 126,910 kg CO2e in total emissions for the same year, with Scope 1 at 121,670 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,450 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,790 kg CO2e. Dole has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives in its recent disclosures, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, but specific reduction strategies or pledges have not been detailed. As a major player in the food industry, Dole's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing climate change through effective management of carbon outputs across all scopes.

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Scope 1
940,266,000
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Scope 2
80,442,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
5,885,131,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dole's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Dole is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Dole 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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