ENERGY

GRI: 103-1, 302-1, 302-4, IP-10

In 2019 the total consumption of energy by the Group was of 1,261,522 GJ (77% in fuel and 23% in electricity), which represents a decrease of 1.6% compared to the previous year.

Energy consumption by type of fuel (%)

Total fuel consumption (Gj)

For the purpose of reducing our consumption of fuel and electricity, Grupo Herdez has a Cogeneration Plant, as well as several other energy initiatives:

  • Conversion and adaptation of equipment: with this initiative we saved 77,156 GJ, six times more than in 2018.
  • Behavioral changes among employees: with savings of 8,226 GJ, whereas in 2018 the savings were zero.
  • Energy-savings supporting devices: by which we saved 27,026 GJ, 105% more than in 2018.

In addition, 63% of the energy consumed by Grupo Herdez is generated by clean sources.