Mexico, Canada Strengthen Green Agenda; VW Mexico Leads Cuts

This week in sustainability news: Mexico and Canada are deepening bilateral cooperation on sustainability, clean energy, and environmental governance under a framework aligned with the USMCA and the Mexico-Canada Action Plan 2026–2028. Meanwhile, Michoacan is advancing a sustainable mobility strategy focused on new public transit systems in Morelia and Uruapan, expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by over 40 tons annually in Morelia and approximately 2,500 tons per year in Uruapan. Separately, Volkswagen Mexico reported that 88.5% of the electricity used across its operations came from renewable sources, primarily wind energy, while CO₂ emissions fell 83% compared with 2010 levels.

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Mexico, Canada Boost Bilateral Energy Cooperation Under USMCA

Mexico and Canada are deepening bilateral cooperation on sustainability, clean energy and environmental governance under a framework aligned with the USMCA and the Mexico-Canada Action Plan 2026–2028. The initiative opens new avenues for joint investment in renewable energy, circular economy infrastructure, forestry and sustainable mining, while supporting Mexico’s goal of reaching 40% clean energy generation by 2030. 

Morelia Transit Projects Aim to Cut 40t of CO2

Michoacan is advancing a sustainable mobility strategy centered on new public transit systems in Morelia and Uruapan that are expected to cut more than 40 tons of CO₂ annually in Morelia and up to 6.8 tons per day — about 2,500 tons per year — in Uruapan. The projects, which include a renewable-powered cable car, a hybrid bus rapid transit system and deployment of the domestically developed Taruk electric bus, aim to reduce corridor-level air pollution in Morelia by up to 44% while modernizing decades-old transport infrastructure across the state.

VW Mexico Expands Renewables Use, Cuts CO2 83% Since 2010

Volkswagen Mexico announced its 2025 sustainability results, reporting progress in energy transition, emissions reduction and ESG integration, aligned with the Volkswagen Group’s global goTOzero and regenerate+ strategies. The company reported that 88.5% of the electricity used across its operations came from renewable sources, primarily wind energy, while CO₂ emissions fell 83% compared with 2010 levels. Process electrification — including a fully electric painting facility at the Puebla plant — eliminated the use of natural gas and incorporated high-efficiency technologies designed to reduce the climate impact of vehicle production. As a result, the facility reduces the company’s CO₂ emissions by approximately 29,000 tons annually and cuts energy consumption per vehicle by 22%.

BMV Launches Gender Equality Guide for Listed Companies

The Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) launched the guide Gender Equality: Pillar of Corporate Sustainability and Profitability, a strategic document developed with listed issuers, sustainability specialists, gender equality organizations and financial-sector representatives to help companies integrate gender equality into business strategy and corporate governance. The guide was presented during the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality 2026 event and seeks to provide companies with a roadmap to strengthen competitiveness, resilience and sustainable value creation by embedding gender equality in decision-making and governance structures.

Coca Cola, Solfium Reach 100 Solar Stores in Mexico

Grupo RICA Coca-Cola and technology firm Solfium inaugurated their 100th Solar Store, advancing a program aimed at modernizing small retail businesses through renewable energy adoption in Mexico. The initiative installs solar panels that cover between 40% and 45% of a store’s energy consumption, reducing operating costs and carbon emissions while improving business performance.