Progress toward zero waste to landfills

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We actively manage waste from our operations. This includes separating waste so that authorized third parties can reuse, recycle, or dispose of it in accordance with applicable regulations. We build strategic alliances with service providers that co-process waste. Additionally, in Europe we manage the Zero Waste to Landfill Program, with the objective of recycling or recovering at least 90% of solid waste.

We participate in and collaborate with non-profit associations focused on fostering a culture of recycling and proper waste management in the communities where we operate, including ECOCE in Mexico and ECOEMBES in Spain. For example, Sigma is part of the High-Density Polyethylene and Polypropylene Technical Committee at ECOCE, which promotes the collection of yogurt bottles across Mexico.

2022 Achievements

The Olvega Pizza plant in Spain managed to recycle 90% of its waste, as part of the Zero Waste to Landfill Program.

We increased recycled PET in packaging to 60-80% in products such as FUD Virginia ham and San Rafael sausages.

Incorporated an additive to make drinkable yogurt packaging biodegradable (5-7 years) in the Dominican Republic.

Migrated to purchase pallets with 100% recycled content in Mexico.

We developed packaging with 60% recycled material and a lower caliber of plastic containers for San Rafael brand products.

Produced packaging with 80% recycled materials in Fiorucci brand products in Richmond, USA.

We included up to 80% recycled content in all PET-based packaging from the Sigma Dairy Division in Mexico.