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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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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wheat Farms industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Gruma's score of 22 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gruma's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Gruma reported total 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, totalling around 1,052,835,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Gruma's emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 776,675,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 357,731,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 1,134,406,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Gruma has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all relevant scopes, including Scope 3, which accounted for approximately 1,134,406,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Overall, Gruma's commitment to transparency in emissions reporting reflects an ongoing effort to address climate change, although specific reduction strategies remain unspecified.

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1,083,157,000
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Scope 2
345,609,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gruma's primary industry is Wheat, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Gruma is in MX, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Gruma is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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