Del Monte Kenya Limited is proud to announce that it has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
As a member of this prestigious network, Del Monte Kenya becomes part of a global network of over 23,000 companies and 4,000 non-business participants dedicated to building a more sustainable, inclusive, and responsible future.
Confirming the news, Del Monte Kenya’s Managing Director Wayne Cook said:
“We are truly honored to announce our membership in the UN Global Compact. We take pride in the fact that our continuous investment in sustainability across all our operations has not only garnered global recognition but has also yielded positive results. This milestone further strengthens our commitment to sustainability. We look forward to learning from the global community and adopting best practices while also inspiring others to embrace responsible business practices and environmental stewardship. Together, we can contribute to building a better and brighter future for everyone.”
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The pineapple producer, marketer, and distributor’s proactive investment in a robust and deliberate sustainability agenda has been the driving force behind its growth and profitability. The milestone means that Del Monte Kenya will now further advance its sustainable business practices on the global stage.
Being part of the UN Global Compact means that Del Monte Kenya aligns with the organization’s ten principles and reaffirms its commitment to upholding human rights, labor standards, environmental sustainability, and anti-corruption efforts in all aspects of its operations. This initiative also reinforces the company’s dedication to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering transparency, and inspiring meaningful change across industries.
Del Monte Kenya will implement reporting mechanisms that promote transparency while sharing insights and progress annually toward its sustainability goals.
Through these collective efforts, the company aims to advance sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and social impact programs across Kenya and beyond.
For more information about the UN Global Compact, please visit: https://www.unglobalcompact.org
About Del Monte Kenya Limited
Del Monte Kenya Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., is a leading producer, marketer, and distributor of high-quality fresh fruit and prepared food in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. As the largest single exporter of Kenyan products, Del Monte Kenya Limited is an important contributor to the country’s economic development and takes pride in investing in the people and prosperity of Kenya. The company has numerous certifications, including Global GAP, Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI), Sedex Member Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA), and adheres to SCS Global Services Sustainably Grown Standard, a certification applied for environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Del Monte Kenya Limited markets its products under the Del Monte® brand (under license from Del Monte Foods, Inc.), a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness, and reliability for more than 135 years. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. and its subsidiaries are not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Del Monte Foods, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited, Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd.
