Our Planet
We have a legacy of more than a century of business philosophy for caring for the planet and action for Sustainability.
We acknowledge that, nowadays, the planet faces major environmental challenges. Through the implementation of the Sustainability Strategy in the Business Units, we contribute to the transition towards a sustainable society and planet. We aspire to have a great impact on communities without generating great impacts on the planet. Aware of the footprint of our operations, we are vigilant about our environmental impact.
Our permanent commitment is to minimize the environmental impact of our operations and we materialize it through the optimization, implementation of water management systems, investment in new technologies and diversification of our energy portfolio, which we contribute to climate action, as well as the reduction of materials and the efficient use of resources with our Circular Economy Model.
Climate Action
We present the objective of our Climate Action priority topic, and its four focus areas.
Objective
We recognize Climate Change as one of the most important challenges facing humanity and are committed to its mitigation, avoiding and reducing the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Focus Areas
1. CO2 Emissions Reduction
2. Use of Renewable Energy
3. Sustainable Mobility
4. Development of Sustainable Products and Services
1. CO2 Emissions Reduction
In our operations and our supply chain:
- We reduce CO2 emissions generated by our operations and supply chains.
- We promote energy efficiency in all our operations and our value chain.
Through our actions, we contribute with the following Sustainable Development Goals:
2. Use of Renewable Energy
- We promote and encourage the use of renewable energy in all our operations and our value chain.
Through our actions, we contribute with the following Sustainable Development Goals:
3. Sustainable Mobility
- We incorporate the use of electric vehicles and other new technologies in our operations’ fleets and, whenever possible, we use renewable energy as its energy source.
- We drive efficiency in the operation of our utility and distribution vehicle fleets by optimizing routes, training operators, and incorporating new technologies.
Through our actions, we contribute with the following Sustainable Development Goals:
4. Development of Sustainable Products and Services
- We contribute to the fight against climate change through our portfolio of low-emission products and services.
Through our actions, we contribute with the following Sustainable Development Goals:
Water Management
We present the objective of our Water Management priority topic, and its three focus areas.
Objective
Since water is an indispensable element for the socio-economic development of communities, fundamental to their well-being, we are committed to its efficient use and preservation.
Focus Areas
1. Optimizing Water Efficiency
2. Contributing to Water Accessibility, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
3. Contributing to Water Security
1. Optimizing Water Efficiency
- We have best-in-class practices and develop action plans to optimize water efficiency in our operations, as well as promote the efficient use of water in our supply chain.
Through our actions, we contribute with the following Sustainable Development Goals:
2. Contributing to Water Accessibility, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
With our communities and through our operations, as well as FEMSA Foundation and its strategic alliances:
- We contribute to the communities where we operate through Accessibility, Sanitation, and Hygiene initiatives.
Through our actions, we contribute with the following Sustainable Development Goals:
3. Contributing to Water Security
With our communities and through our operations, as well as FEMSA Foundation and its strategic alliances:
- We contribute to the conservation of water sources in the communities where we operate.
Through our actions, we contribute with the following Sustainable Development Goals:
Circular Economy
We present the objective of our Circular Economy priority topic, and its three focus areas.
Objective
We adopt the principles of the Circular Economy as a strategy for the reduction and elimination of waste that pollutes the environment and causes serious health and hygiene problems in the communities.
Focus Areas
1. Operation Waste Reduction and Elimination
2. Use and promotion of Sustainable Packaging and Packing
3. Circularity of Products and Services
1. Operation Waste Reduction and Elimination
- We ensure proper waste management in our operations, preventing it from reaching sanitary landfills.
- We seek the elimination of single-use non-recyclable plastic from our operations.
Through our actions, we contribute with the following Sustainable Development Goals:
2. Use and promotion of Sustainable Packaging and Packing
- We seek to ensure that our packaging uses recycled materials and is recyclable at the end of its useful life.
- We promote the elimination, reduction, recyclability, and recycled content in supplier packaging.
Through our actions, we contribute with the following Sustainable Development Goals:
3. Circularity of Products and Services
- We ensure the collection and recycling of packaging and products with the highest environmental impact sent to market by our operations.
- We maximize the recyclability and content of recycled materials in own-brand products.
Through our actions, we contribute with the following Sustainable Development Goals: