A total of 92% of the company’s global electricity is sourced from renewable sources. Credit: Arkadij Schell via Shutterstock.

Bakery company Grupo Bimbo has reached a milestone with 93% of its packaging being made from recyclable materials in 2023. 

This achievement is highlighted in the company’s 2023 annual report titled ‘Behind our Actions’, which outlines the progress and objectives of its Sustainability Strategy set for 2030 and 2050. 

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Specifically, the company aims to make all its packaging recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable by 2025.  

The report also revealed that Grupo Bimbo successfully reduced approximately 272 tons of plastic in 2023. 

Among other initiatives, the company has seen a notable 39% reduction in packaging weight for its Hamburger Bread in the US. 

The company’s UK operations reported a 29% reduction in Bagel Thin packaging weight while in the Iberia region, its Cruapan Bread packaging weight was cut by 25% over the year. 

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

For the reported year, the company also launched various initiatives to increase the use of recycled content in its packaging.  

Notably, its Arnold bread packaging in the US and Pan Blanco and Pan Integral bread packaging in Spain now contain 30% recycled material. 

Furthering its sustainability efforts, the company has incorporated recycled materials into the trays used for transporting products in Mexico and South America.  

These trays incorporate recycled packaging from Grupo Bimbo’s own supply chain. 

The report also sheds light on Grupo Bimbo’s journey towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.  

Currently, 92% of the company’s global electricity is sourced from renewable sources, including solar and wind power.  

Additionally, the company’s fleet now includes 2,693 electric delivery vehicles, contributing to a total of 6,198 alternative fuel vehicles. 

Grupo Bimbo CEO Rafael Pamias said: “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.”