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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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23

Industry Benchmark

Dole's score of 22 is lower than 68% 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 145,640 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 a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, with emissions disclosed across all three scopes. In 2022, Dole's global emissions were significantly higher, totalling about 9,840,039,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,013,681,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 101,085,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounting for around 8,725,273,000 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 set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor do they appear to have cascaded data from a parent organisation. Their emissions data is sourced directly from Dole plc, indicating a standalone approach to their sustainability reporting. Overall, Dole's emissions data highlights the scale of their operations and the importance of ongoing efforts to manage and reduce their carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 2
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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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.

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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 very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

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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