Sustainability is one of the key strategic pillars for Del Monte Foods. Here’s how our leaders ensure accountability and keep our company running responsibly. 

 

ESG Oversight 

 

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

  • Oversees sustainability and climate-related issues. 

  • Ensures implementation of performance objectives related to climate and sustainability. 

  • Reviews progress on sustainability pillars monthly. 

  • Reviews specific climate-related topics deemed material at least twice a year to guide plans of action, assess climate-related risks and risk management policies, and approve any major capital expenditure related to climate intervention. 

  • Stay informed by ESG reports. 

 

CEO

CEO 

  • Ensures we lead on corporate responsibility. 

  • Approves ESG reports. 

 

Director ESG

Director ESG (reports to Executive Team) 

  • Reports ESG progress to the Board twice a year. 

  • Ensures that the management of climate-related issues is conducted throughout the company. 

 

Sustainability Council

Sustainability Council 

  • Includes 13 senior leaders from audit, transportation and warehousing, global technical services, operations, agriculture, legal, and human resources and diversity. 

  • Meets quarterly to discuss strategy and progress against our goals. 

  • Oversees the work of sub-committees focused on sustainable agriculture; utility reduction; culture, diversity, equity and inclusion; and plastics and waste. 

For more information about how ESG issues are managed at Del Monte Foods, please see our F22 CDP response. 

Stakeholders 

Working together for a better tomorrow 

The feedback we receive from consumers, retailers, nonprofit partners, team members, growers and beyond plays a vital role in shaping our decision-making. That’s why we work with and consult numerous internal and external stakeholders through corporate engagement, our supply chain and consumer interactions. These stakeholder relationships support Del Monte Foods’ sustainable manufacturing and business practices. 

Ethics 

Cultivating ethical practices 

As an industry leader, we know what it takes to earn the trust of our team members, customers and suppliers. It shows in the way we conduct our business. We hold team members and suppliers up to the highest ethical standards, not only to ensure we’re running an honest business, but to make a positive impact on society, as well. 

Supplier Code of Conduct: Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets standards for the ethical and honest business practices we expect of our vendors, including guidelines around health and safety, compliance, benefits and more. Read our Supplier Code of Conduct.  

Anti-Corruption Policy: Our Anti-Corruption Policy ensures that the risks of corruption are mitigated and that accounting controls are in place to identify and alert management of any unusual activity warranting follow-up. These risks include, but are not limited to, bribery or the making of improper payments to improperly influence, directly or indirectly, any foreign government employees, employees of government-controlled businesses, political parties or candidates. 

Whistleblower Policy: We provide all team members access to a free, anonymous whistleblower hotline that can be accessed by phone or online 24/7.