Zespri
Zespri International Limited, commonly known as Zespri, is a leading global marketer of kiwifruit, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1997, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including New Zealand, Europe, and Asia. Zespri is renowned for its premium-quality kiwifruit, particularly the Zespri Green and Zespri SunGold varieties, which are distinguished by their exceptional taste and nutritional benefits. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Zespri has achieved significant milestones, including the development of unique growing practices that enhance fruit quality. The company holds a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to the global fruit industry and its dedication to delivering fresh, healthy produce to consumers worldwide.
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Zespri's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Zespri reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,700,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly from business travel, which accounted for about 4,100,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 400,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 200,000 kg CO2e, all from purchased electricity. Comparatively, in 2023, Zespri's total emissions remained the same at approximately 4,700,000 kg CO2e, with a slight decrease in Scope 3 emissions to about 4,200,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 300,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 300,000 kg CO2e. Zespri has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor do they appear to have cascaded data from a parent organisation. The company is focused on sustainability but lacks formal commitments such as Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets or documented reduction initiatives. Overall, Zespri's emissions profile highlights a significant reliance on business travel for their carbon footprint, indicating potential areas for future improvement in their sustainability strategy.
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Zespri 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.
