Waste and recycling
GRI: 103-1, 301-1, 301-2, 301-3, 306-2
In our production processes we seek to use natural resources in efficient ways, to thereby satisfy our present needs without putting at risk the availability of those resources in the future. We strive for a greater reincorporation of our residues into new production chains.
In 2019 we used 115,984 tons of agricultural raw materials, 279,314 tons of other raw materials and 4,852,977 thousand pieces of packaging materials.
We also managed to recycle 2.59% of our inputs (156,615.95 pieces) (1).
Materials used (tons)
Recycled input material used (thousands)
During this year we generated 42,045 tons of residues, 75% of which were recycled.
Waste by type (tons)
Dangerous residues and disposal method
| Method of elimination | 2019 (Ton) | 2018 (Ton) |
|---|---|---|
| Recycling | 71 | 49 |
| Other (safe disposal) | 43 | 41 |
| Total | 114 | 90 |
Non-dangerous residues and disposal method
| Method of elimination | 2019 (Tons) | 2018 (Tons) |
|---|---|---|
| Recycling | 31,604 | 23,867 |
| Other (safe disposal*) | 10,327 | 10,275 |
| Total | 41,931 | 34,142 |
*Sanitary landfill: includes special handling waste and urban solid waste (not valuated)
Total weight of residues generated
| Discarded waste | Unit | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total waste | Metric tons | 42,045 | 34,231 | 36,856 | 40,999 |
Aimed at executing improvements under our environmental agenda, Grupo Herdez established a partnership with ECOCE, an environmental Mexican association that has developed a specific plan for the management and recovery of post-consumption waste and packaging for their recycling.