- Slower economic growth in the Americas; slower GDP growth in Mexico and the U.S.; weaker Peso and stronger Euro vs. the U.S. Dollar; persistent headwinds amid slow petrochemical industry recovery; pressure on polyester, polypropylene (PP), and expandable polystyrene (EPS) reference margins.
ALFA, S.A.B. de C.V.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.65 tCO2e x 10⁶ (2023) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Sigma: 17.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per ton of food produced (2015 baseline); 66% of energy consumption from clean sources; avoided 1,638 tons of virgin plastic in packaging.
- Alpek: 27% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions vs 2022; obtained ISCC Plus and SCS certifications for recycled content and biobased material; water consumption reduction projects with potential 94% reduction in one Argentinan site.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Sigma: Reduce carbon footprint in operations by 20%; Reduce 20% of Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and 9.8% of Scope 3 emissions by 2027 (2019 baseline); Achieve 20% greater efficiency in responsible water management; Ensure that 67% of operations energy consumption comes from cleaner energy sources; Create packaging solutions that move the Company towards a circular economy; Responsibly source at least 80% of meat, dairy, and packaging purchases; Donate at least 25,000 tons of food; Reduce accident rate by 22%; Increase the average number of training hours per talent segment by 11%; Double sales of the health and Wellness product portfolio (2019 baseline).
- Alpek: Increase PET bottle recycling capacity to 300,000 tons by 2025; Increase the long-term sustainable use and applications of EPS, working on the development of biodegradable alternatives, and increasing recycled content in selected products to at least 30% by 2030; Evaluate opportunities to reduce water consumption intensity; Reduce potential pollution sources from processes and products; Seek to be in the industry's top decile in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) for team members' and contractors' safety; Achieve a more sustainable value chain (suppliers and customers).
📅 Medium-term
- Alpek: Reduce 27.5% of Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and 13.5% of Scope 3 emissions by 2030 (2019 baseline); Carbon neutrality by 2050.
🔭 Long-term
- Alpek: Carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeWater managementValue chain involvementEmployee well-beingSafetyDevelopmentCircularity approachInnovationHuman rightsDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)Social impactCorporate governance