Oppy reports sustainability progress in new 2025 Sustainability Report

Vancouver-based fruit producer and distributor Oppy just released its 2025 sustainability report, highlighting the company’s progress across five sustainability focus areas: greenhouse gas emissions, water use, food waste, sustainable packaging, and support for people and communities.

The report builds on last year’s achievements and follows the company’s commitment to achieving near- and long-term climate targets through the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

“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.”

According to the sustainability report, 65 percent of the energy used in Oppy’s offices and warehouses is now sourced from renewables, a year-over-year increase of 17%, resulting in 213 metric tons of CO₂e avoided.

Other highlights from the report include Canada’s first geothermal-powered greenhouse, built through a partnership with DEEP Earth Energy; a 20 percent reduction in plastic use in citrus film; improvements to packaging data systems; and the publication of the company’s second modern slavery report, with expanded due diligence and supplier accountability processes.

Oppy was also invited to join the 2026 Leadership Circle of the Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP), which recognizes suppliers demonstrating strong engagement in responsible labor practices throughout the produce supply chain. The company said the acknowledgment underscores its alignment with ECIP’s transparency and farmworker-focused standards.

“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.”

Oppy, which distributes over 50 million boxes of fresh produce annually, says it remains committed to environmental stewardship and supporting grower livelihoods as it continues to expand sustainability programs across its global supply chain.

*Photos courtesy of Oppy

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