Bimbo Achieves 99% Recyclable Packaging, Operates Largest Electric Delivery Fleet in Latin America

Grupo Bimbo is making significant strides in its environmental sustainability efforts, highlighted by its near-complete achievement of recyclable packaging and its leadership in electric delivery vehicles across Latin America. The company reports that 99% of its packaging is now recyclable, and it effectively manages 99% of its operational waste through recycling, reuse, or transformation into new materials.

As part of its commitment to a circular economy, Bimbo is finding innovative uses for plastic waste. In Mexico, recovered packaging is transformed into over 1.8 million tubs and 250,000 pallets, which are then integrated into the company's logistics chain. This model is also being adopted in Colombia and Chile.

The company's focus on reducing transportation emissions has led it to operate more than 4,000 electric vehicles in Latin America, establishing it as the food company with the largest fleet of its kind in the region. Despite the benefits, this expansion presented challenges, including the need for charging infrastructure, specialized supplier development, and operational adjustments for diverse market conditions.

Bimbo's broader sustainability strategy encompasses regenerative agriculture across more than 500,000 hectares and initiatives to minimize food waste. These comprehensive efforts underscore the company's integrated approach to sustainability, influencing every stage from wheat production to final delivery to consumers.

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Sustainability is a way of operating the business in an integral manner, from the origin of our ingredients to the way we produce, distribute, and reach the consumer.