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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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 reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,052,835,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 749,469,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 303,367,000 kg CO2e. Gruma has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations and energy use. The company has not set specific reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, which suggests a need for further commitment in this area. The emissions intensity per tonne of product for 2023 was reported at about 184 kg CO2e, a decrease from approximately 231 kg CO2e in 2022. This improvement reflects Gruma's ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint. Gruma's headquarters is located in Mexico (MX), and the emissions data is sourced directly from Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V., with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 737,548,000 | 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Gruma 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.
