Mission Produce, Inc., a leading player in the global avocado industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, South America, and Europe. Founded in 1983, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the sourcing, ripening, and distribution of avocados, catering to a growing demand for this nutritious fruit. Specialising in high-quality avocados, Mission Produce is renowned for its innovative ripening technology and commitment to sustainability, ensuring that customers receive fresh, flavourful products. The company has achieved notable milestones, including becoming the first avocado supplier to be publicly traded, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider in the industry. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, Mission Produce continues to lead the way in the avocado market, setting standards for excellence and sustainability.
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In 2021, Mission Produce reported total carbon emissions of approximately 92,443,890 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 14,041,370 kg CO2e from Scope 2, totalling about 106,485,260 kg CO2e. This marked a significant increase from 2020, when emissions were approximately 16,782,830 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 6,557,020 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a total of about 23,339,850 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in emissions, Mission Produce has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company does not report Scope 3 emissions, which often represent a significant portion of total corporate emissions in the food production industry. All emissions data is sourced directly from Mission Produce, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organisations. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, although further commitments to reduction strategies or climate pledges have not been specified.
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2020 | 2021 | |
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Scope 1 | 16,782,830 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 6,557,020 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - |
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Mission Produce 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.