Without natural resources, Grupo Herdez could not exist. It is therefore imperative that we work under a sustainability vision that will allow us to anticipate and manage the impacts caused by environmental changes, to ensure the sustained growth of our operations.

Each of our business units has change agents who, in conjunction with other Company departments and groups of interest, design strategies, guidelines, and policies focusing on actions for the care and protection of the environment. In this manner, we promote a culture of respect, care, and synergy that will help us overcome the effects of climate, social, and political changes that we face every year.

Since all efforts have their reward, this year we were awarded First Place in the ranking of the 20 Mexican Companies with a High Environmental Commitment in 2019 of Empresas Verdes website, thanks to the actions and programs we have implemented for the reduction of our impact on the planet.

In 2019 we concluded our Risks Assessment for Climate Change, with the purpose of identifying the impact that climate change will generate on the continuity of Grupo Herdez businesses. Based on the results of our study, we prioritized the risks and generated a valuation of the financial impact, in order to propose manageable initiatives.

The risks identified have been classified according to the likelihood of their occurrence and impact. The three principal risks are as follows:

1. An increase in average temperatures.
2. Variations in rainfall patterns and extreme variability in climatic patterns.
3. Changes in consumer preferences.