Environmental

Since 1912, we have relied on the land, orchards, and communities that support our growers. As part of our long history in California agriculture, we recognize the value of environmental awareness and responsible resource use. While our primary goal is to bring high‑quality nuts to our customers, we believe that maintaining a general commitment to responsible practices supports the long-term health of our growers, partners, and the landscapes where we operate.

Diamond’s leadership reviews environmental considerations periodically to stay aware of developments in sustainable agriculture, water use, biodiversity protection, and resource efficiency. Our intention is not to create formal committees or prescriptive obligations, but to maintain an informed and thoughtful approach as agriculture continues to evolve.

Environmental Policy Statement

Our Environmental Policy highlights principles that guide our thinking around environmental responsibility. These principles are not firm commitments or performance guarantees. Instead, they reflect the values we encourage within our own operations and among the growers and partners who help bring our products to market.

RESPONSIBLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES

We encourage the use of growing practices that support long-term soil health and orchard vitality. Many in our industry emphasize regenerative approaches, stewardship programs, and improved management techniques, all of which can help growers maintain productive orchards while adapting to changing conditions.

Diamond values innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement in these areas.

WATER AWARENESS & EFFICIENCY

California agriculture depends heavily on water, and efficient use of this resource is increasingly important. Industry leaders continue to highlight micro‑irrigation, conservation, and improved water‑management practices as beneficial approaches.

While we do not mandate specific methods, we support ongoing efforts by growers and partners to use water responsibly whenever feasible.

SUPPORT FOR BIODIVERSITY & POLLINATORS

Pollinators and diverse orchard ecosystems play a meaningful role in nut production. Across the nut industry, growers explore measures that help support bee health and natural biodiversity, including cover cropping and pollinator‑friendly planting.

Diamond encourages awareness of these practices and supports partners who pursue these enhancements where appropriate.

RESOURCE USE & CLIMATE AWARENESS

Agricultural and processing operations benefit from attention to energy use, emissions reduction, and material efficiency. Some growers and facilities within the industry pursue improvements such as equipment upgrades, recycling initiatives, and operational efficiencies that can reduce environmental impact.

We encourage our partners to look for opportunities that align with their operations and capabilities.

WASTE REDUCTION & MATERIAL HANDLING

We support sensible approaches to handling materials, reducing waste, and promoting recycling where feasible. These efforts can help maintain cleaner operations and reduce environmental footprint over time.

COMPLIANCE & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Diamond follows all applicable environmental laws and regulations. Beyond that, we value a spirit of continuous learning and improvement. We remain open to new ideas, emerging best practices, and innovations that may help our growers and partners operate responsibly and efficiently.