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Calavo Growers

Calavo Growers, Inc., a leading name in the fresh produce industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across California and Mexico. Founded in 1924, the company has established itself as a premier supplier of avocados, fresh-cut fruit, and value-added products, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from retailers to foodservice operators. Renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Calavo offers unique products that stand out in the marketplace, including its innovative guacamole and avocado-based offerings. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its distribution network and enhancing its processing capabilities, solidifying its position as a market leader in the avocado sector. With a rich history and a focus on excellence, Calavo Growers continues to thrive in the competitive landscape of fresh produce.

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16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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

Calavo Growers's score of 16 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Calavo Growers's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Calavo Growers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 12,064,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 18,341,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,993,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions primarily included fugitive emissions (about 9,399,000 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (approximately 540,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2020, the company recorded total emissions of about 39,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 11,601,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 17,554,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed for that year. Calavo Growers has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus. The company operates within the agricultural sector, which is increasingly scrutinised for its environmental impact, making transparency and proactive measures essential for sustainability.

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11,670,000
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Scope 2
18,500,000
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Scope 3
12,993,000
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00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Calavo Growers's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium 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 Calavo Growers is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Calavo Growers 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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