Bimbo
Grupo Bimbo, a leading global bakery company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, has established itself as a powerhouse in the food industry since its founding in 1945. With a presence in over 30 countries across North America, Latin America, and Europe, Bimbo is renowned for its extensive range of baked goods, including bread, pastries, and snacks. The company is distinguished by its commitment to quality and innovation, offering products that cater to diverse consumer preferences. Notable achievements include being one of the largest bread producers worldwide and a pioneer in sustainable practices within the industry. Bimbo's dedication to excellence and community engagement solidifies its position as a trusted brand, making it a staple in households around the globe.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Bimbo's score of 4 is lower than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Bimbo's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Bimbo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,478,226,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,029,416,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 186,278,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 262,532,000 kg CO2e, with upstream transportation and distribution contributing about 258,515,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, emissions in previous years were as follows: in 2019, total emissions were about 1,624,888,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,062,326,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 294,987,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 267,575,000 kg CO2e. In 2018, total emissions reached approximately 1,803,256,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 1,121,761,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 433,914,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 247,581,000 kg CO2e. Bimbo has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, Bimbo's emissions data reflects a significant carbon footprint, highlighting the importance of ongoing efforts to address climate change.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,007,591,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 292,632,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 254,353,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Bimbo 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.
