The 2025 ‘Expect the world from us’ report showcases progress in greenhouse gas emissions reduction, water use, food waste management, sustainable packaging and community support initiatives
Oppy has released the third edition of its annual sustainability report, ’Expect the world from us’.
According to the fresh produce group, the report showcases ”continued progress and new initiatives” across its five key focus areas: greenhouse gas emissions, water use, food waste, sustainable packaging, and the people and communities where it operates.
The 2025 edition reflects “significant advances” in renewable energy adoption, waste diversion, responsible sourcing and packaging innovation, Oppy said.
The report also reinforces Oppy’s science-based targets, outlining the company’s ongoing pathway toward significant greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
Momentum and progress
“We’re proud of the momentum we’ve built and the tangible progress reflected in this year’s report,” said sustainability lead Angela Chan.
“By building on the solid foundation we’ve established, we continue to innovate and collaborate toward a more resilient, equitable and sustainable future across every corner of our business and the communities we touch.”
Oppy pointed out that its sustainability leadership is also being recognised within the industry.
The organisation was invited to the 2026 Leadership Circle of the Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP) – a distinction celebrating suppliers that demonstrate outstanding engagement and leadership in advancing responsible labour practices throughout the produce supply chain.
“Across our industry, collaboration continues to be the most powerful driver of progress,” said president and chief operating officer David Smith.
“From developing Canada’s first geothermal-powered greenhouse to investing in sustainable packaging and human-rights initiatives, we know that meaningful, long-term change comes from partnering with other dedicated leaders and aspirational goals.”
Key highlights
According to the report, 65 per cent of Oppy’s office and warehouse energy now comes from renewable sources, a 17 per cent year-over-year increase that avoided 213 metric tons of CO2e, and the group is developing Canada’s first geothermal-powered greenhouse in partnership with Deep Earth Energy.
Oppy reduced plastic use in citrus film by up to 20 per cent, and advanced packaging data systems to support EPR compliance in the US and Canada, it said.
The group diverted over 590 tonnes of food waste in Vancouver and achieved 97 per cent diversion in Southern California, moving toward a zero-waste goal by 2028.
Finally, Oppy released its first modern slavery report, outlining new due diligence and supplier accountability measures.
”As a global grower and distributor of fresh produce moving more than 50mn boxes through the supply chain every year, Oppy recognises the critical importance of environmental stewardship and supporting the livelihoods of the farmers,” the group added.
”The company remains steadfast in its commitment to transparency, collaboration and continuous improvement as it drives forward a more sustainable future for itself and the overall produce industry.”
