ENVIRONMENT

Through the efficient use of resources, closure of productive cycles, reduction of emissions and water consumption, and together with our employees, suppliers and consumers, we promote an environmental culture that permeates throughout the Company.

Below are the most important environmental performance indicators. The extended version can be seen at GRI workzone.

Water

In 2017, we consumed a total of 1,561,559 m³ of water, down 0.02 percent from the previous year. Water saving actions were implemented in the Celaya and Santa Rosa Vegetables plants, where the washing and water recovery systems were improved. Awareness campaigns on the care of water were also held among our employees.

In addition, we recycled or reused 2.7 percent of the total water volume used throughout the year, equivalent to 41,792 m³. (GRI 303-1)

Emissions

During 2017, we were able to reduce our emissions by 277 ton CO₂e, thanks to the reduction in fuel use in the Celaya, Chiapas and San Luis Potosí plants, the Cuautitlán and Tijuana distribution centers and the tuna fleet. Similarly, the energy management system project enabled us to achieve a reduction of 2.8 ton CO₂e.

Emission intensity was 0.198 ton CO₂e/Ton produced, 3.2 percent higher than 2016. This was due to the increase in electrical power sourced from the Federal Electricity Board (CFE) because the renewable energy supply from the Isthmus de Tehuantepec wind farm was compromised by damages to the network caused by the September earthquakes.

Energy

The total energy intensity produced by the Group in GJ/ton was 2.60, 2.9 percent lower than the previous year. The consumption of renewable energy was also affected by the damages caused to the wind farm by the earthquakes. (GRI 302-1)