- High levels of inflation and exchange rate fluctuations.
- Varying rates of economic recovery in different markets.
- Shortage of imported production inputs affecting supply chain.
- Increase in energy costs.
- Appreciation of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar.
- Limited availability of transportation.
- Slowdown in demand for glass containers.
- Decreased investment capital (CAPEX).
- Increased competition in the glass packaging industry.
- Inflationary pressures impacting import/export costs.
Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.1M tCO2eq/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.3M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 819.8K tCO2e/year. 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.
GHG Emissions
2.1M tCO2eq/year
2023
Renewable Energy
17%
of total energy
Water Usage
5.5M m3/year
2023
Waste
77.9M kg/year
2023
Energy Use
26.8M GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.3M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 819.8K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.1M tCO2eq/year |
| 2022 | 2.1M tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2021 | 2.2M tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 11% based on the 2018 baseline.
- Reduced energy intensity by 9% since 2018.
- Reused more than 4 million tons of cullet (recycled glass) since 2018, reducing CO2 eq emissions by approximately 830 thousand tons.
- Reduced energy consumption by 6% in 2023.
- 17% of energy consumed in 2023 came from renewable sources.
- Reduced water use by 110,000 m³ annually through a project in the Alcali business.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Decarbonization of operations
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEmissions ReductionEnergy EfficiencyRenewable EnergyWater ManagementWaste ManagementCircular EconomyOccupational Health and SafetyHuman RightsLabor PracticesDiversity and InclusionCorporate GovernanceEthicsSupply Chain SustainabilityCommunity Engagement