Bimbo's Green Achievements: Summit Highlights

Grupo Bimbo reviewed its progress in sustainable development during its Global Sustainability Summit held in Mexico. Among various achievements, the company emphasized that 92% of its global operations are powered by renewable energy.

Grupo Bimbo brought together key stakeholders in its value chain to collaboratively address current global challenges. Participants showcased novel practices and advances in their sustainability strategy, with the overarching goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Bimbo’s sustainability strategy is divided into three pillars: "For You," "For Life," and "For Nature." The first pillar is designed to facilitate diverse, nutritionally rich planetary diets by promoting the consumption of healthy, plant-based products. The "For Life" dimension focuses on elevating the quality of life in communities within the company's reach, through projects focused on social responsibility. Finally, the "For Nature" pillar aims to protect and regenerate natural systems through regenerative agriculture practices and initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting a circular economy.

In line with Bimbo's last pillar, Daniel Servitje, President, Grupo Bimbo, underscored that 92% of the company's global electricity is sourced from renewables, such as solar and wind. Moreover, he pointed out that in 27 out of 34 countries where the company operates, including the United States, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, South Korea, Kazakhstan, and China, Bimbo powers its operations with 100% renewable energy. Additionally, he expressed the company's goal to ensure that by 2025, all countries within Bimbo's operational scope will reach this renewable energy benchmark.

The company revealed that, as part of its Regenerative Agriculture Axis, it has effectively trained over 570 Mexican farmers and cultivated more than 86,000ha of wheat and corn using this method. The goal is to expand this approach, with an anticipated reach of 200,000ha for wheat and corn cultivation by 2030.

Regarding its other two pillars, Grupo Bimbo disclosed that 98% of its everyday consumer products are devoid of artificial flavors and colors. Furthermore, the company was able to implement over 230 projects from the "Good Neighbor" program in 2022. This initiative focuses on making improvements in communities located near the bakery’s plants.

"We have established concrete goals to make this world a better place for present and future generations. Our first Global Sustainability Summit allowed us to share best practices and progress, which we hope will inspire all stakeholders to continue working together in the preservation of our planet," stated Servitje.