Dole

Dole plc, headquartered in Ireland and operating within the "Other services" industry, has established significant climate commitments.

Emissions Data:

In 2023, Dole plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5.76 billion kg CO2e. This breaks down into Scope 1 emissions of about 796 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 63 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 4.90 billion kg CO2e.

Previous reporting includes:

• 2021: Total emissions were approximately 9.84 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 1.01 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 101 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 8.73 billion kg CO2e.
• 2020: Total emissions were approximately 6.91 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 940 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at around 80 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 5.89 billion kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Dole has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact:

• Net-Zero by 2050: The company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050, using a 2020 baseline year.
• Near-Term Reductions:
  • A 42.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions is targeted by 2030, from a 2020 base year.
  • Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions are targeted for a 25% reduction by 2030, also from a 2020 baseline.
• Farm-Level Net-Zero: Dole aims for net-zero CO2 emissions at the farm level in Dole-led operations by 2030.

The company's sustainability reporting indicates that Scope 1, 2, and 3 data are disclosed, although specific data points within Scope 3, such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute, are noted as missing. Dole's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organisation.