En Grupo Bimbo, queremos ser sustentables desde el diseño, con la ambición de convertirnos en una empresa regenerativa en el futuro.
AT GRUPO BIMBO, WE WANT TO BE SUSTAINABLE BY DESIGN, WITH THE AMBITION OF BECOMING A 100% REGENERATIVE BUSINESS IN THE FUTURE.
ZERO WASTE
Our commitment is to promote the circular economy and reduce waste throughout our value chain through sustainable packaging, efficient operations, and reduced food and water waste.
By 2030, 100% of our packaging will support a circular economy under the standards and regulations established in each country in which we operate, extending the circularity to reduce water use and food waste
Sustainable packaging and circular economy
Grupo Bimbo works toward sustainability by design. We guarantee the quality and safety of the products that reach the hands of our consumers, and we avoid waste throughout the value chain.
Materials have simple recycling
Direct them to post-consumer recycling
PACKAGING INNOVATION
Today, we use 91% recyclable packaging materials, and in 2022 we continued to develop projects to replace the remaining non-recyclable materials. With the implementation of these projects, we expect to conclude 2023 with 94% recyclable materials.
-350
tons of plastic reduced in the last year
PAPER AND CARDBOARD
We commit to ensuring that 100% of our paper and cardboard packaging comes from certified sustainable or recycled sources, making significant progress as follows
73%
of packaging made of paper and cardboard comes from recycled or certified sources
Waste Management
At Grupo Bimbo, we generate waste from the Organization’s activities, including its operational processes and the people involved. We internally monitor and control both sources.
Zero waste to landfill at year-end December 2022
151
Bakeries and other plants
have a recycling percentage greater than 90%
Zero Food Waste
Grupo Bimbo’s sustainability strategy plays a very important role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, with Zero Hunger being the goal upon which we can have the greatest impact.
Our strategy considers the following criteria for waste reduction:
A. From its generation to implement more efficient processes, improve synchrony in the value chain
B. Food rescue recovery in our operations through food banks and discount stores, among others
C. Ensuring sustainable destinations, reincorporating them into the food production chain for animal consumption
Zero water waste
For Grupo Bimbo, reducing our water footprint represents an important challenge. We must monitor our consumption without losing sight of the quality and safety of our products
Water stress mitigation strategy:
A. Consumption efficiency
B. Achieve exceptional treated water quality, surpassing legal requirements
C. Reuse 100% of the water processed in our treatment plants
D. Improve water availability for the community with the participation of allies such as water funds, among others
