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General Crop Farming
US
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Fresh Express, Incorporated Sustainability Profile

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Fresh Express, Incorporated, a leading name in the fresh produce industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1999, the company has established itself as a pioneer in pre-packaged salads and fresh-cut vegetables, serving major operational regions across North America. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Fresh Express offers a diverse range of products, including ready-to-eat salads and fresh produce blends, distinguished by their freshness and convenience. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in packaging technology that enhance product shelf life and sustainability. Recognised for its market leadership, Fresh Express continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted choice for health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious meal options.

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13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the General Crop Farming 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Fresh Express, Incorporated's score of 13 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Fresh Express, Incorporated's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Chiquita Brands International, Inc.

Fresh Express, Incorporated, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International, Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, Fresh Express inherits sustainability initiatives from its parent company, Chiquita Brands International, Inc. This includes commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), although specific reduction targets for Fresh Express have not been detailed. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may still be in the process of establishing its own specific climate goals. In the broader context of the industry, Fresh Express is expected to align with the sustainability practices and emissions reduction strategies of its parent company, which is actively engaged in addressing climate change. However, without specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is challenging to assess the company's current impact or progress in carbon emissions reduction.

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20222023
Scope 1
76,127,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
21,070,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
51,550,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Fresh Express, Incorporated's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Fresh Express, Incorporated's primary industry is General Crop Farming, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Fresh Express, Incorporated's Location?

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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 Fresh Express, Incorporated is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Fresh Express, Incorporated's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Fresh Express, Incorporated's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 9% last year and increased by approximately 9% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 35% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
100%

Fresh Express, Incorporated's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Fresh Express, Incorporated has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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