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Philip Morris Mexico (PMM) announced today that its production plant located in Zapopan, Jalisco, is the first to obtain the Carbon Neutral Declaration certificate on the American continent, and the fifth company worldwide to receive this recognition. The certification was granted by the Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), an organization specialized in inspection, testing and certification of companies. This achievement is part of the strategy and mission of Philip Morris Mexico and Philip Morris International (PMI) to convert all of their operations in factories, fleet and offices into carbon neutral by 2025. In the last three years, PMM has invested 12 million dollars in technologies to advance on this path.
It is very pleasing for us to generate a benefit for society as a result of the transformation of our industry. Our plan is to redouble our efforts and support the development of the country through the implementation of good practices and actions aligned with our values and objectives. This in order to create a circular economy and help care for the environment,” commented Andrzej Dabrowski, CEO of Philip Morris Mexico. From January to December 2020, the production plant in Jalisco Saudi Arabia Mobile Number List underwent carbon emissions quantification tests, in accordance with the provisions of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol of the Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard of the Ministry of the Environment. Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT). During the validation period to obtain the Carbon Neutral Declaration certificate, the SGS ratified the process using the international PAS 2060 methodology.
Starting this December 8, Philip Morris Mexico will operate as a carbon dioxide emission-neutral company, since the plant replaced the CO2 emission with sustainable and socially responsible assets. Since 2010, Philip Morris International began the transition towards carbon neutrality. Ten years later, the company announced that its global carbon emissions levels had been reduced by 55% in direct operating spaces, as well as 50% in the value chain. PMI aims to have all of its factories and operations centers meet carbon neutral standards by 2025. Additionally, 35% of its fleet will be hybrid or electric, the electricity used in its factories will be 100% clean and there will be a 50% decrease in the amount of plastic in its products. The company projects that by 2040 it will achieve zero Co2 emissions throughout its value chain, which also includes the tobacco growing and curing process, acquisition of raw materials such as acetate wick, paper and cardboard, and logistics processes.
It is very pleasing for us to generate a benefit for society as a result of the transformation of our industry. Our plan is to redouble our efforts and support the development of the country through the implementation of good practices and actions aligned with our values and objectives. This in order to create a circular economy and help care for the environment,” commented Andrzej Dabrowski, CEO of Philip Morris Mexico. From January to December 2020, the production plant in Jalisco Saudi Arabia Mobile Number List underwent carbon emissions quantification tests, in accordance with the provisions of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol of the Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard of the Ministry of the Environment. Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT). During the validation period to obtain the Carbon Neutral Declaration certificate, the SGS ratified the process using the international PAS 2060 methodology.
Starting this December 8, Philip Morris Mexico will operate as a carbon dioxide emission-neutral company, since the plant replaced the CO2 emission with sustainable and socially responsible assets. Since 2010, Philip Morris International began the transition towards carbon neutrality. Ten years later, the company announced that its global carbon emissions levels had been reduced by 55% in direct operating spaces, as well as 50% in the value chain. PMI aims to have all of its factories and operations centers meet carbon neutral standards by 2025. Additionally, 35% of its fleet will be hybrid or electric, the electricity used in its factories will be 100% clean and there will be a 50% decrease in the amount of plastic in its products. The company projects that by 2040 it will achieve zero Co2 emissions throughout its value chain, which also includes the tobacco growing and curing process, acquisition of raw materials such as acetate wick, paper and cardboard, and logistics processes.