As a responsible guardian of the environment and communities in which we operate, we work towards securing the wellbeing of the planet. We are focused on climate-change mitigation, and we strive towards ensuring that all our actions demonstrate sustainability and good governance.
Ratified by our Board and Research, Technology, and Environment Subcommittee, we measure and reduce our carbon and water footprint, optimise waste management, and minimise plastic use across the supply chain.
We strive to reach lifetime net zero before 2049. Naturally, we capture carbon in our orchards, but all steps in the supply chain are evaluated for decarbonisation opportunities. Various initiatives, including soil conservation and renewable energy, create a sustainable business model with lasting impact.
We aim to reduce our water usage by 50% per kilogram of avocados before 2030. Precision irrigation on our farms ensures efficient water use with low-flow drip technology. Mulching helps to preserve moisture in the soil, promoting healthy soil-based ecosystems that in turn promote tree health.
We do not plant crops in natural vegetation areas, conserving natural habitats for wildlife species such as the hefty hippopotamus, the tiny ghost frog, and the hummingbird.
Several of our farms actively use beneficial insects, such as predatory organisms that feed on pests. These biological pest-control practices help protect fruit and assist in restoring the balance between pests and their natural enemies.
Over 95% of our fruit travels by sea and land. Our fruits are carefully packaged in recyclable crates, carton boxes, and biodegradable nets.
Group Chief Sustainability Officer at Westfalia Fruit
We are witnessing the impact of climate change firsthand and realise the need for action. Our in-house research teams develop genetically distinct planting material that can thrive in suboptimal growing conditions while creating farm management best practices that support responsible resource use.
We synchronise our values with customers’ brand standards including Waitrose Way, Ahold Foundation, Tesco Nurture and Woolworths Farming for the Future.
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