At Citrosuco, we believe that sustainability is a continuous journey driven by innovation, responsibility, and a long-term vision. Our 2023/24 Sustainability Report brings to life the milestones of a harvest that delivered results and redefined how we create impact across our entire value chain.
A Year of Results and Regeneration
The 2023/24 harvest brought progress in productivity, efficiency, and environmental performance. Here are a few key highlights:
Social Highlights
- Safety rate of 1.4 incidents per million hours worked, which is below the industry average.
- 77% of our total fruit volume is now certified.
Environmental Highlights
- 18% reduction in CO₂ emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) compared to 2019.
- GOLD seal awarded under the GHG Protocol.
- 57% of our total energy consumption came from renewable sources.
- A- rating received from CDP for our climate governance and risk management.
- 26.5% decrease in water consumption versus the 2020 baseline, which is our best water efficiency result to date.
Governance Highlights
- EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing us among the top 5% of over 150,000 companies evaluated globally.
- “Empresa Limpa” seal granted by Instituto Ethos, recognizing our commitment to ethical and transparent business practices.
- USD 350 million in ESG-linked loans secured with national and international financial institutions.
We also repacted our ESG targets with expanded ambitions, including native reforestation, greater water conservation and biodiversity impact.
Empowering People and Communities
Our commitment to people is reflected in every action—on and off the field:
- Presence in all 10 of our priority territories with impactful social and environmental programs.
- Acceleration of our social programs Nutrir+ and Pilar, promoting social transformation and sustainable development in the regions where we operate.
- Expansion of the CitroApis beekeeping program*, integrating all Citrosuco farms.
- Over 19 thousand hectares with irrigation systems in place, expanding our ability to manage water sustainably and face environmental challenges.
We are cultivating an inclusive culture where people thrive.
*A program that combines citrus farming and beekeeping, strengthening production and directing honey revenue to social initiatives.
Driving Innovation for the Future
Digital transformation continues to be a key enabler of sustainability at Citrosuco:
- Real-time dashboards for more efficient production oversight.
- IoT and telemetry to optimize water usage in the field.
- Drone tech for early detection of pests and diseases.
- Continued development of a blockchain-based traceability system.
These solutions are enhancing performance while reducing our footprint.
Looking Ahead with Purpose
By anticipating goals and deepening our actions, we have repacted our 2030 ESG commitments to reflect the complexity and urgency of today’s world. We align with key global frameworks such as SBTi and TNFD, and will continue to evolve through transparency, innovation, and partnerships.