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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Industry Benchmark
Gruma's score of 15 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Gruma's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Gruma reported total carbon emissions of approximately 842,145,000 kg CO2e, comprising 675,795,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 166,350,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, particularly from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,058,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a proactive approach to lowering their carbon footprint. In 2022, Gruma's emissions included approximately 749,469,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 303,367,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,052,835,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its emissions over the years, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2020, where they were approximately 789,633,000 kg CO2e and 356,034,000 kg CO2e, respectively. Gruma has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, their ongoing efforts to reduce emissions reflect a growing awareness of climate impact within the food production industry. The company continues to focus on improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions intensity per tonne of product, which was reported at 184.0 kg CO2e in 2023. Overall, Gruma's emissions data illustrates a trend towards lower carbon emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals while operating from its headquarters in Mexico (MX).
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| 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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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.
