Gruma
Gruma, officially known as Gruma S.A.B. de C.V., is a leading global player in the food industry, headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico (MX). Founded in 1976, the company has established itself as a prominent manufacturer of corn flour and tortilla products, serving both domestic and international markets. With significant operations across North America, Latin America, and Europe, Gruma has become synonymous with quality and innovation in the production of staple food items. The company’s core offerings include a diverse range of corn and wheat flour products, tortillas, and snacks, distinguished by their commitment to authenticity and sustainability. Gruma's market position is bolstered by its notable achievements, including being one of the largest tortilla producers worldwide. With a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, Gruma remains a trusted name in the food sector, dedicated to nourishing communities globally.
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Gruma's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Gruma reported total carbon emissions of approximately 675,795,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 166,350,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 842,145,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 2022, where emissions were approximately 749,469,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 303,367,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a commitment to lowering their carbon footprint. In 2020, Gruma's emissions included approximately 789,633,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 356,034,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,145,667,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, highlighting the importance of addressing emissions across all scopes. Despite these figures, Gruma has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company continues to focus on improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions intensity per ton of product, with reported emissions intensity of 184.0 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2023. Gruma's headquarters is located in Mexico (MX), and their ongoing efforts reflect a broader industry trend towards sustainability and climate responsibility.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,083,157,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 345,609,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Gruma is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
