Avocado grower/shipper releases inaugural environmental and social report
Mission Produce, Inc., producer and distributer of fresh Hass avocados, announced yesterday the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report,
Steve Barnard, chief executive officer and founder, Mission Produce, Inc.
“This report illustrates our dedication to the finest practices for our people, product and planet,” said Steve Barnard, chief executive officer and founder of Mission. “We embody sustainable practices and our farming practices allow us to keep our water usage per avocado below the industry average.”
The report’s highlights include:
Implementing a reduced plastic bag in at least 50 percent of the bags packed and shipped globally by fiscal year 2025, equating to almost 500,000 0.5-liter plastic bottles.