AVOCADOS FROM MEXICO CELEBRATES EARTH DAY WITH IMPORTANT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT

MONTREAL - In celebration of Earth Day, Avocados From Mexico is proud to announce its recent commitment to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a strong devotion that shows the organization's sustainability dedication to the planet and desire to invest in a better tomorrow. Within 13,000 signatory entities in more than 170 countries, the Association of Avocado Exporting Producers and Packers of Mexico (APEAM) is becoming the first ever agricultural association in Mexico to join the United Nations Global Compact Mexican Network aligning its strategies and operations with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

This agenda is the largest voluntary corporate social responsibility initiative in the world in which companies agreed to commit to implementing internally the 10 Principles and 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, and therefore, to respect human rights and labor standards, to preserve the environment and to act with transparency in their activities and operations. This initiative is for the people, for the planet, for prosperity, for peace and through partnerships carrying a vision of transforming our world by eradicating poverty and ensuring its transition to sustainable development.

In celebration of Earth Day, Avocados From Mexico is proud to announce its recent commitment to the UN 2030 Agenda.

"Our main objective is to generate an impact on the Sustainable Development Goal 15 "Life on Land", as it is the one that has the highest impact on the avocado industry. This goal will directly contribute to the SDG 6 "Clean Water and Sanitation", the SDG 8 "Decent Work and Economic Growth" and the SDG 12 "Responsible consumption and production" of the United Nations 2030 Agenda", highlights Mr Armando Lopez Orduña, Managing Director of APEAM.

THE DEDICATION

Avocados From Mexico's sustainability development proudly meets the needs of the present without compromising the capacity of future generations, guaranteeing a balance between economic growth, care for the environment and social well-being. While the avocado industry has expanded significantly to meet the growing demand, Avocados From Mexico is dedicated to producing fresh avocados year-round under the highest environmental standards. Its ultimate goal is to achieve a proper balance between the growing worldwide demand for avocados and important environmental needs without compromise. True sustainability is, in essence, entering a positive cycle that allows the natural environment to flourish and therefore provides the foundation for the culture, economy, and land to flourish in harmony. As the avocado industry prospers, it gives back to the natural ecosystem and thus the cycle is perpetuated. While this sustainable agenda is ambitious, it is critical to the success of the industry and the prosperity of the world.

"In celebration of Earth Day, we are proud to be the first agricultural association in Mexico to sign the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This commitment shows how dedicated we are to continue our environmental initiatives in our everyday practices because we know that what you sow, you reap." explains Miguel Barcenas, Head of Marketing for Avocados From Mexico international markets.