Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV
Grupo Bimbo Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Grupo Bimbo 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Grupo Bimbo's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Grupo Bimbo generated a total of 406,865 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 95.08% of Grupo Bimbo's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 4.92% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Grupo Bimbo's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Grupo Bimbo's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Grupo Bimbo reported a total waste generation of 406,865 metric tonnes, of which 95.08% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Grupo Bimbo has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Grupo Bimbo reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Grupo Bimbo's total waste generation increased by 28.17%, including a 1.99% 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, Grupo Bimbo's waste recovery rate increased by 3.5%, while holding steady in 2023, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.
Overall, Grupo Bimbo’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Grupo Bimbo’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Grupo Bimbo’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Grupo Bimbo generated a total of 406,865 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.14% of Grupo Bimbo'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. 99.86% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Grupo Bimbo’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Grupo Bimbo reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Grupo Bimbo's total waste generation increased by 28.17%, including a 1.99% 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, Grupo Bimbo reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 82.09%, with a further 56.83% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Grupo Bimbo is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.
How does Grupo Bimbo treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Grupo Bimbo reported that 560 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.14% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (100%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Grupo Bimbo has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.