Gruma

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Gruma doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 17

Gruma has a DitchCarbon Score of 17 out of 100, indicating a low performance in sustainability measures. This score suggests that Gruma’s carbon intensity is high, reflecting significant greenhouse gas emissions relative to its size and output. The company may need to implement more effective strategies to reduce its carbon footprint and improve its sustainability efforts.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Gruma is a company in the food industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of very high. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Gruma, located in Mexico, operates in a region with a low carbon intensity rating. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts are supported by the country’s relatively low reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources.

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In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

18.21%

...this company is doing 18.21% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in San Pedro Garza García, Gruma is a leading Mexican food company established in the food industry since its inception. Specializing in the production of corn flour and tortillas, Gruma has expanded its offerings to include flatbreads, rice, snacks, and other food products, serving customers in over 113 countries. With a global workforce of over 19,000 employees across 102 plants, Gruma continues to grow and adapt to diverse markets while maintaining a commitment to quality and sustainability.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Gruma

Gruma should undertake a thorough inventory of all Scope 1 emissions sources and pursue energy efficiency improvements throughout its operations, while also shifting to low-carbon or renewable energy sources where feasible, which could potentially reduce its emissions by 15%.

Bad news, Gruma has yet to commit to SBTi targets

Gruma has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company is still in the process of defining clear, science-based emissions reduction targets to align with global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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