Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV

Common Name
Fomento Economico Mexicano
Country
Mexico
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Brewers
Employees
394,010
Ticker
FEMSAUBD
Exchange
BOLSA MEXICANA DE VALORES
Description
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V., commonly known as FEMSA, is a leading multinational company based in Mexico. Primarily involved in the beverage and retail sectors, FEMSA operates with sign...

Fomento Economico Mexicano Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Fomento Economico Mexicano conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

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Total Waste Generated
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Insights into Fomento Economico Mexicano's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Fomento Economico Mexicano generated a total of 308,768 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 64.16% of Fomento Economico Mexicano's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 35.85% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Fomento Economico Mexicano's Waste Recovery Rate

64%

How much of Fomento Economico Mexicano's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Fomento Economico Mexicano reported a total waste generation of 308,768 metric tonnes, of which 64.16% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Fomento Economico Mexicano is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.

Has Fomento Economico Mexicano reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Fomento Economico Mexicano's total waste generation increased by 7.98%, including a 6.58% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.

Over the same period, Fomento Economico Mexicano's waste recovery rate increased by 19.78%, including a 7.62% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Fomento Economico Mexicano has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2023. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.

Fomento Economico Mexicano’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered

Insights into Fomento Economico Mexicano’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste

In 2023, Fomento Economico Mexicano generated a total of 308,768 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 3.92% of Fomento Economico Mexicano's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 96.08% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.

Fomento Economico Mexicano’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time

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  • Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
  • Total Hazardous Waste Generated

How Fomento Economico Mexicano reduced the environmental impact of its waste?

Since 2021, Fomento Economico Mexicano's total waste generation increased by 7.98%, including a 6.58% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.

Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Fomento Economico Mexicano's total output increased by 142.42%, including a further 26.21% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.

Overall, Fomento Economico Mexicano has seen a continuous rise in both total waste and hazardous waste over time, signaling a worsening environmental impact that may require urgent reassessment of material sourcing, production processes, or waste mitigation strategies.

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