Investor Presentaiton
BIODIVERSITY
The company has a mid-range impact on biodiversity, primarily due to product
distribution and the operation of our units, our respect for biodiversity during the
construction and opening of new units, and the use of natural resources and CO₂
emissions from products sold in our stores.
1. Protecting biodiversity during the building of units.
The Vice Presidency of Real Estate has strategies, policies, procedures and
contractual clauses that are aimed at protecting the biodiversity as well as
achieving sustainable use of natural resources, from the purchase of the
property, unit construction by third parties, and unit design.
a. Environmental assessment of the properties prior to purchase or sale, so
as to verify the existence of protected flora and fauna, soil contamination,
and bodies of water, to determine project viability and any required
mitigation and compensation measures.
b. Project design adapted to environmental regulations for Green areas,
permeable areas, the use of renewable energy sources, and the handling
of vegetation.
c. Environmental measures and compensations during the construction
process. Proper waste management, flora and fauna conservation,
atmospheric emissions, noise pollution, and measures set for the by the
environmental authorities.
d. Joint responsibility with third parties. Contractual clauses and bidding
processes for construction companies and suppliers to provide materials
from authorized banks, waste management pursuant to applicable
legislation, wastewater management, and compliance with their
responsibility in these matters.
2. Preventing water pollution and soil degradation during farming practices,
fishery activities and the overexploitation of forestry resources.
Wood products such as pallets come from authorized sources, either local or
from abroad. Pulp products use post-consumption recycled fiber and printer
paper for internal supplies are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.
We have an established policy for the use of certified palm oil in the products
we sell under our private label by 2015. Our purpose is to prevent the
deforestation of tropical zones.
We make sure that 100% of imported aquaculture products have Best
Aquaculture Practices (BAP) best practices certification. In 2014 this will be
extended to include domestic aquaculture.
BEST PRACTICES
Exchanging best practices, driving innovation, and accessing more efficient
technologies have a positive effect on environmental sustainability by raising
both company and supply chain standards.
With our suppliers we jointly develop projects aimed at having more efficient
supply chains, both in economic and environmental terms, which in turn optimize
packaging, recycling and overall energy efficiency, thus improving logistics and
reducing wastes.
We launched an Eco-efficient Chains portal (http://cadenasecoeficientes.net)
to train micro and small companies in eco-efficiency and the exchange of best
practices.
Sustainability Forum 2013: United for a Better Planet. Consumer goods and
green technology companies attended the forum to share initiatives and new
technologies in the fields of energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable
water management, integrated waste management, optimization of packaging,
and carbon print measurements, with an audience of over 2,000 people.
In Mexico, together with the IberoAmerican University, the first sustainable
innovation award was given. This contest was open to all Mexican university
students who presented business proposals in the fields of energy, water, and
wastes. Over 180 proposals were sent in from 17 states nationwide. Two students
from the Center for Industrial Design Research were judged the winners, and the
top 30 projects were each presented with a recognition award.
2013 Financial and
Social Responsibility Report
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