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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In 2024, Grupo Bimbo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,937,390,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 7,769,360,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 1,142,350,350 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were about 25,679,000 kg CO2e. In Mexico, the company’s total emissions were approximately 3,061,604,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 538,245,790 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 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 across all scopes by 2050. For Scope 2 emissions, Grupo Bimbo targets a reduction of 52% by 2030 compared to 2021 levels. Furthermore, the company is committed to increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 42% in 2019 to 100% by 2025 and aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 28% by 2030. These initiatives are part of Grupo Bimbo's broader strategy to enhance sustainability and mitigate climate change impacts, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | - |
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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Grupo Bimbo is participating in some 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.