State of Mexico Awards Over 250 Environmental Certificates

The State of Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development has awarded more than 250 environmental certificates to companies, hospitals and educational institutions that complied with state regulations recognizing them as environmentally responsible.

The certification program, implemented in collaboration with the State of Mexico’s Environmental Protection Agency (Propaem), aims to recognize efforts in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, waste management and resource conservation. During the award ceremony, Alhely Rubio, Head of the state ministry, emphasized the importance of increasing public awareness about environmental issues. She highlighted the role of voluntary compliance in driving sustainable practices, noting that many organizations pursued certification on their own initiative.

Among the institutions recognized with the Clean Industry Certificate were Bimbo’s Suandy plant, Cementos Moctezuma in Lerma, the Toluca International Airport Management Company, the Toluca plant of the Mexican Bottling Company of Refreshing Beverages, and Aeroval. Moreover, Hospitals awarded the Environmental Achievement Certificate included the Mónica Pretelini Sáenz Perinatal Hospital, the Dr. José María Rodríguez General Hospital, the Vicente Guerrero Bicentennial Municipal Hospital in Xonacatlan, the State of Mexico Tissue Bank, and the Chiconcuac Municipal Hospital.

Diego Martínez, Head, Propaem, underscored the business value of certification. “Each certificate symbolizes more than regulatory compliance; it represents a corporate philosophy and a long-term vision where environmental protection is understood as both a moral responsibility and a competitive strategy.”

Martínez also reported that Propaem has received over 250 environmental complaints so far this year, with 126 resulting in administrative procedures, including temporary closures due to non-compliance. Approximately half of the complaints were related to animal mistreatment, an issue addressed jointly with the state attorney general’s office. Environmental violations may result in penalties ranging from MX$50,000 to MX$100,000, depending on severity. The state government intends to continue reinforcing environmental culture and promoting sustainable practices across sectors.