Grupo Bimbo launched its 2023 annual report, titled ‘Behind our Actions’, with progress on its commitments for 2030 and 2050. Almost all (93%) of its packaging is made of recyclable materials, the document shows, highlighting the company’s sustainability advances. By 2025, 100% of its packaging should be recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable, according to a goal in its ‘ Baked for Nature’ priority, where the bakery works on regeneration, growth, circularity and creating a positive impact on the planet.
It also reported progress towards becoming a net zero carbon company by 2050: today, 92% of its global electricity comes from renewable sources such as solar and wind. Furthermore, it invested in a fleet of 2,693 electric delivery vehicles.
As part of its regenerative agriculture program, Bimbo exceeded its harvest target using this tillage method in 2023, reaching more than 170,000 hectares of corn and wheat in Mexico, the United States, Canada, and France. It also trained more than 500 farmers during this period. By 2050, 100% of the key ingredients of its products will be sourced from land cultivated under this initiative.
‘Baked for You’
AThe bakery also reported that 98% of its daily consumption products are free of artificial colors and flavors. Moreover, its whole grain portfolio added new varieties through the acquisition of the company Natural Bakery in Canada. The ‘Baked For You’ priority focuses on offering “better nutritional profiles, plant-based diets and sustainable brands with a purpose”.
‘Baked for Life’
In 2023, Grupo Bimbo implemented 263 community projects in 28 countries as part of the ‘Good Neighbor’ program. This program aims to improve the quality of life of the people who live or work around Grupo Bimbo’s work centers, with a positive impact on more than 440,000 people.
Bimbo also organized the Global Race 2023 with 330,000 registered participants who ran in a hybrid form in 24 cities of 17 countries. Thanks to this massive participation, the company donated more than 2.8 million slices of bread to food banks around the world.
Rafael Pamias, CEO of Grupo Bimbo, commented on the results: “During 2023, we made significant progress towards our 2030 and 2050 commitments. For example, we achieved 95% positive nutrition in our daily bread, pastries and breakfast portfolio. Also, 27 of the 35 countries in which we are operating already use renewable electricity. All of us who are part of Grupo Bimbo should be proud of these milestones published in the Annual Report, which endorse our purpose of Nourishing a better world.”
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