2024-07-25 21:43:19
Mexico.- The Mexican company, Grupo Bimbo, a global leader in the baking sector, presented its 2023 annual report: “Behind our actions” announcing the progress of the business and the progress of the 2030 and 2050 objectives of its Sustainability Strategy, among which it stands out that currently the 93% of its packaging globally is made from recyclable materialsreinforcing its commitment to the circular economy.
The above has been a step forward in its priority objectives “For Nature” where regeneration, growth, circularity and the creation of a positive impact on the planet are worked on, so By 2025, it will aim to make 100% of its packaging recyclable, biodegradable or compostable.
Renewable energy and objectives for 2050
In the same vein, he indicated that today the 92% of its electricity worldwide already comes from renewable sources such as the sun and wind; They also have 2,693 electric delivery vehicles, for a total of 6,198 alternative fuel units. With this, they advance on their path to becoming a Net Zero Carbon Emissions company by 2050.
In addition, as part of its responsibility to impact the countryside, Bimbo has implemented a Regenerative Agriculture program, which promotes regenerative farming practices that exceeded their goals in 2023 by reaching more than 170 thousand hectares of corn and wheat registered in this program globally, In addition to training more than 500 farmers with this methodBy 2050, 100% of the key ingredients in its products will come from crops grown under this initiative.
Progress on your “For you” and “For life” priorities
Focused on offering better nutritional profiles, plant-based diets and sustainable brands with purpose, Grupo Bimbo reported that the 98% of its daily consumer products are free of artificial colors and flavors.
In “Para La Vida” aimed at strengthening its communities and taking care of its employees, Grupo Bimbo highlighted the carrying out 263 community projects in 28 countries as part of the “Good Neighbor” program.
This initiative aims to improve the quality of life of people who live or work around the Group’s work centers, which positively impacted more than 440 thousand people.
To conclude, they highlighted that the Bimbo Global Race 2023 had 330 thousand participants ran in a hybrid format in 24 cities in 17 countriesThanks to this massive participation, the company donated more than 2.8 million slices of bread to food banks around the world.
2024-07-25 21:43:19