Dole plc Joins Freshfel Europe in Launching Fresh Produce Environmental Footprint Initiative on World Earth Day 2022.
22 April 2022 - 11:35AM
Business Wire
Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) is pleased to confirm that it has joined
Freshfel, the European fresh produce association in embarking on an
Environmental Footprint Initiative to develop a fresh fruit and
vegetable environmental footprint methodology and digital tool.
The launch of the Freshfel Environmental Footprint Initiative
with leading members from the Association marks a new level of
cooperation on this complex and technical subject within the fresh
produce sector. With participating members from right across the
supply chain from Europe and beyond, the scope of this initiative
will extend from farm to fork, from producers to consumers.
Our shared objective is to develop an objective, standardised
environmental footprint methodology, database and digital tool for
the fresh produce sector that is broadly accepted by the industry,
stakeholders and consumers. It will align with the Product
Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology as recommended by the
European Union and which is likely to be employed by the European
Commission in upcoming legislation concerning the substantiation of
green claims and the harmonisation of EU sustainability labelling
framework. Category rules specific to the fruit and vegetables
sector will be developed ensuring comparable results of
PEF-calculations.
Vincent Dolan, VP of Sustainability, Dole EMEA notes:
“Our participation in this timely and worthwhile project
reflects our core values and our preferred approach to promoting
sustainability across the fresh produce sector. Specifically, it
illustrates our commitment to the adherence to best sustainable
practices throughout our operations, the importance of the
promotion of transparency across the supply chain and the value we
place on constructive engagement with fellow stakeholders.”
Freshfel Europe Director, Sustainability and Health, Nicola
Pisano believes the initiative is a milestone in sector cooperation
on sustainability matters. She explains:
“Freshfel Europe, with its extensive membership spanning the
entire supply chain from producers to retailers, is best placed to
act as the platform for the Initiative’s work. More than ever
before both the methodology and digital tool are much needed by the
fresh fruit and vegetable sector.”
On this, World Earth Day, with its theme of “Investing in our
Planet”, Dole plc is proud to be playing our part in assisting the
industry as a whole to take its next step forward in environmental
impact measurement and management.
About us
Dole plc is the global leader in fresh produce. Operating across
30 countries while serving many more, our vertically integrated,
optimised supply chain brings the grower and the consumer ever
closer together. Extracting cost and adding value, we bring to
market the complete portfolio of exceptional fruits and vegetables
from across the globe and close to home. Our iconic DOLE brand is
synonymous with “quality, quality, quality” and is recognised and
trusted across the world. Promoting best agronomic and sustainable
practices from farm to fork, our mission, always, is to make the
world a healthier, more sustainable place
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For more information contact: Vincent Dolan, VP of
Sustainability, Dole EMEA vdolan@totalproduce.com +353 1 887 2600
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