Grupo Bimbo
Grupo Bimbo, officially known as Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V., is a leading global bakery company headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. Founded in 1945, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the food industry, with operations spanning across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in a diverse range of baked goods, including bread, pastries, and snacks, Grupo Bimbo is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company’s core products, such as its iconic Bimbo bread and a variety of sweet treats, are distinguished by their freshness and unique flavours. With a strong market position, Grupo Bimbo has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the largest bakery companies in the world. Its dedication to sustainability and community engagement further enhances its reputation as a responsible industry leader.
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Grupo Bimbo's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Grupo Bimbo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,299,267,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions broken down into Scope 1 at about 1,142,350,350 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 25,679,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 8,131,237,000 kg CO2e. In Mexico, the company’s total emissions were about 3,061,604,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 538,245,790 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 2,523,358,000 kg CO2e. Grupo Bimbo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to achieve net-zero emissions for Scope 2 by 2025 and is committed to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company also targets a 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, relative to the same baseline year. These commitments are part of Grupo Bimbo's broader sustainability strategy, which includes initiatives like Regenerative Agriculture to enhance carbon capture and improve soil health. The company is also focused on increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 42% in 2019 to 100% by 2025, demonstrating a strong commitment to reducing its overall carbon footprint.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 949,715,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 287,430,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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