Our Goal: To reduce our carbon footprint throughout our operations.
We are reducing our carbon footprint by investing in the right technology, adjusting our practices to maximize efficiencies, and by converting our equipment to run on renewable energy.
Field-Level Efficiency First
Pomona has taken decisive steps to reduce emissions at the source — starting in the orchard rows:
Modified Off Ground Harvesting
In collaboration with TOL Incorporated, we’re piloting a system that eliminates sweeping passes — reducing field passes, fuel use and improving food safety and air quality.
Engine Modernization Across Equipment
We have already completed the transition to Tier 3 and Tier 4 compliant engines across all required equipment categories — ensuring full alignment with California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards and minimizing on-farm emissions.
Pickup Truck Fleet Transition
Our fleet of ranch pickups is steadily converting to hybrid and electric vehicles, further supporting reductions in fossil fuel use across operational support systems.
Irrigation Pump Electrification
Diesel irrigation pumps are being replaced with electric-powered systems, allowing us to modernize water delivery and sharply reduce direct emissions.
Clean Energy to Power It All
These field-level advancements are backed by a robust solar strategy—reducing reliance on grid energy and fossil fuels:
Solar installations now offset more than 50% of our irrigation electricity use across five major ranch hubs.
Systems power deep well motors, booster pumps, and other irrigation infrastructure, directly supporting our electrification transition.
This investment is one of the largest sustainability initiatives in Pomona’s operational history, improving both climate resilience and long-term cost structure.
A Practical Climate Plan
Pomona’s Climate Transition Plan, built on the GHG Protocol and aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) principles, guides our carbon reduction strategy through:
- Expanded solar deployment
- Continued irrigation electrification
- Hybrid/electric vehicle adoption
- Equipment efficiency and engine upgrades
- Annual emissions benchmarking and progress tracking
We’re not just reducing our footprint — we’re building an energy-efficient, lower-carbon farming model that aligns with the future of California agriculture.
