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 emissions. This marks a significant improvement in emissions intensity, with a reported intensity of 184 kg CO2e per tonne of product. In 2022, Gruma's emissions were about 1,105,120,000 kg CO2e, with 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. This indicates a positive trend in reducing emissions over the years. Gruma has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity and overall sustainability practices. Overall, Gruma's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint is evident through its ongoing efforts to lower emissions across its operations, particularly in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
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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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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.
