América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic Performance
- Social Performance
- Environmental Performance
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 10% in cellular sites (initial scope).
- Telmex energy savings projects saved 74,131,399 Kw/h.
- Telmex water use reduction initiatives resulted in savings of 44,853 m3.
- Recycling of 54,750 m3 of water at Telmex.
- Embratel installed solar energy panels and acquired wind-generated energy, reducing consumption by 136,861,194 Kw/h.
- Claro Chile implemented energy-saving measures resulting in significant reductions in energy consumption.
- Various energy-saving projects in Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru.
Social Achievements
- Improved customer satisfaction indicators.
- Provided 10,905 work hours of training on human rights issues.
- Telcel training programs trained 29,275 employees.
- Conducted performance feedback process for Telcel employees and most of América Móvil’s companies in Central and South America.
- Introduced ASUME program to Telcel Customer Service Centers and offices in Mexico, with 18,646 employees participating.
- Various community development programs and initiatives in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, and the Dominican Republic.
Governance Achievements
- 50% of board members are independent.
- Open-doors policy for employees to address ethical conduct concerns.
- Confidential email address for reporting violations of policies.
- Close monitoring of compliance with the Code of Ethics in all subsidiaries.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Intense competition in the telecommunications industry.
- New legal framework regulating telecommunication services in Mexico.
- Regulatory or government actions or changes.
- Potential fines for failing to meet service quality goals.
- Fixed-term licenses and concessions.
- Regulations applied to dominant agents.
- Need to acquire radioelectric spectrum and improve networks.
- Significant lawsuits.
- System failures.
- Cyber-attacks.
- Increase in client dropout rate.
- Dependence on key suppliers.
- Economic and social conditions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in the future and complying with laws and regulations.
- Maintaining a competitive position.
- Deploying 4GLTE network and expanding 3G platform.
- Consolidating Telekom Austria.
- Strategic investments to bridge the digital gap.
- Initiatives for using resources more efficiently and promoting renewable energy.
- Implementing a Sustainable Management Plan.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics
- Human rights principles
- Social and environmental policies
- Review of suppliers’ legal situation before contract signing
- Preference for domestic suppliers under equal conditions
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Guidelines (Core option)
Awards & Recognition
- Socially Responsible Company Distinction from Cemefi (Telmex and Telcel)
- Prosa Star Supplier Recognition (Telmex)
- First place in corporate reputation ranking (Telmex)
- Best Mexican Company of the Year (Telmex)
- Environmental Quality Certifications (Telmex)
- Guinness World Records (Digital Village and Telmex Cup)
- Trusted Brand Recognition (Telcel)
- Silver Conch award (Telcel)
Reporting Period: 2015
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Customer Satisfaction
- Employee Development
- Community Engagement
- Environmental Performance
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption in several countries through various initiatives (e.g., lighting upgrades, technology migration, renewable energy sources).
- Recycled 398,496 kg of recoverable waste in Ecuador (38% increase from 2014).
- Reduced hazardous waste generation by 28% in Ecuador.
- Recycled 133,280 handsets in Ecuador (9.3% of total sold).
Social Achievements
- Launched ASUME, a human development program, reaching 133,625 employees and family members.
- Donated 16.5 million 1-kilo bags of nutritious candy.
- Donated 27,498 hearing aids.
- Supported various sports initiatives, engaging 378,575 athletes.
- Implemented educational programs benefiting thousands of students and teachers across various countries.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained strong corporate governance practices, with 50% of board members being independent.
- Established security committees in all subsidiaries to manage information security risks.
- Implemented the América Móvil Strategic Security Framework.
- Addressed and resolved approximately 145 cases of fraud and ethical violations.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Review and update sustainability strategy.
- Integrate and standardize economic, social, and labor performance indicators.
- Review and update Code of Ethics.
Environmental Challenges
- Intense competition in the telecommunications industry.
- Legal framework changes affecting operations.
- Regulatory actions and changes.
- Potential fines for not meeting service quality standards.
- License and concession renewal.
- Acquiring radioelectric spectrum and improving networks.
- Significant lawsuits.
- System failures causing delays or interruptions.
- Cyber-attacks and security breaches.
- Increased client dropout rate.
- Dependence on key suppliers.
- Environmental damage lawsuits in several countries.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strengthened América Móvil Security Strategy and implemented ISO 27002:2013 standard.
- Created Security Committees in all subsidiaries.
- Developed the América Móvil Strategic Security Framework.
- Implemented Operating Excellence project for process-based operating model.
- Addressed lawsuits and set aside provisions in financial statements.
- Implemented energy efficiency measures to reduce environmental impact and costs.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 837 suppliers evaluated
Responsible Procurement
- Centralized supply model optimizing synergies
- Contracts with leading technology suppliers
- Compliance with regulatory requirements
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 (Core Option)
Certifications: ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Telmex CNOC)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Partner of the year 2015 (Cisco)
- Cloud & Managed Services Partner of the Year (Cisco)
- City of Armenia Award (Claro Colombia)
- Guinness World Records for Telcel 4G LTE - Infinitum Digital Village
- Numerous other awards and recognitions for various subsidiaries
Reporting Period: 2016
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Governance
- Environmental Performance
- Social Responsibility
- Human Rights
- Digital Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption through Single RAN technology (40% reduction expected upon completion)
- Consumed 1,417,209 GJ of clean energy
- Recycled 2,509 tons of copper cable
- 178,533 tons of CO2e not released into the atmosphere due to environmental improvement initiatives
Social Achievements
- Provided training and development to employees (4,966,587 hours)
- Launched several digital inclusion initiatives (Telcel 4GLTE-Infinitum Digital Village, Telmex Digital Libraries, Mobile Classroom)
- Contributed to community development through various social programs (Dulce Nutritivo distribution, disaster relief, sports programs)
- Improved customer satisfaction (NPS scores above 50% in several countries)
Governance Achievements
- Joined the United Nations Global Compact
- Revised Code of Ethics, Personal Data Privacy Policy, and other key policies
- Established sustainability committees at subsidiaries
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Significant macroeconomic challenges
- Information security risks (fraudulent browsing, cyberattacks)
- Work-related injuries, diseases, and fatalities
- Privacy breaches involving customer and employee data
- Risks associated with natural disasters
Mitigation Strategies
- Ongoing investments in infrastructure and technology
- Implementation of ISO 27002-2013 Information Security standard
- Occupational health and safety training programs
- Development of a centralized whistleblowing portal
- Preventive measures and response procedures for natural disasters
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 1,137 suppliers assessed for performance (5.6% of total)
Responsible Procurement
- Strategic, centralized procurement model
- Supplier Review program in Colombia (environmental, social, and labor aspects)
- Inclusion of sustainability provisions in procurement contracts (91% by end of 2016)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural disasters
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Quality education
- Gender equality
- Decent work and economic growth
- Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Reduced inequalities
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Responsible consumption and production
- Climate action
- Peace, justice and strong institutions
América Móvil's operations contribute to these SDGs through various initiatives described in the report.
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Employees
- Social Development
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Almost 18 MILLION KWH saved, which is equivalent to the electricity consumption of 2,000 homes in one year.
- 173,602 TONS of discarded technological equipment were repurposed through different suppliers.
- In 2017 we consumed a total of 5.58 million Megawatts hour (MWh) at all our operation, which is equal to 20 million gigajoules (GJ) of energy for our internal consumption.
Social Achievements
- Aprende.org platform has more than 11.5 million users in 194 countries.
- 70% of América Móvil suppliers are local.
- More than one million people surveyed to measure customer satisfaction in Latin America.
Governance Achievements
- Operations in Austria received the Austrian Award for “Excellence in the Culture of Compliance”.
- Colombia has a permanent Ethics and Compliance Program.
- First survey on Ethics and Compliance in the U.S. implemented.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Create a Sustainability Executive Committee.
Environmental Challenges
- Delivery delays from manufacturers and suppliers.
- Changes in regulation implying increasing renewable energy sources with no transition period.
- Changes in regulation concerning greenhouse gas emission limits.
- Infrastructure vulnerability or power outages from natural disasters or climate change.
- Pressure to share information for faster emergency response.
- Changes in consumer trends towards environmentally and socially valuable products and services.
Mitigation Strategies
- Internal and external mechanisms, including self-assessment of management and committees, internal and external audits.
- Implementation of SingleRAN technology for greater network efficiency and reduced energy consumption.
- Emergency response protocols and plans to reestablish services after natural disasters.
- Investment in renewable energy sources.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 650 critical suppliers assessed in 2017
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainability clause in supplier contracts addressing environmental stewardship, human and labor rights, and legality of inputs.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural disasters, climate change impacting infrastructure.
Transition Risks
- Changes in regulation concerning renewable energy and emissions.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Third-party Assurance: Valora Consultores
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Ten of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
América Móvil's projects and actions contribute to these goals.
Awards & Recognition
- Telcel ranked second most valuable Mexican brand by Brandz.
- Telcel and Telmex awarded Socially Responsible Company distinction.
- Claro Colombia obtained Innovation Management Level 1 certification.
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Development
- Safety
- Quality of Life
- Principles, values, and ethics management
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption across all operations to 6.2 million MWh
- 20% of subsidiaries used Power Purchase Agreements and/or autogenerated renewable energy
- Reduced paper consumption by 24% in Colombia
- Collected more than 59.8 thousand devices and over 320 thousand tons of accessories for recycling in Mexico
Social Achievements
- Invested almost 12 million USD in corporate citizenship and philanthropic contributions
- Aprende.org platform reached more than 25.5 million users
- Train for a Job program benefited more than 322 thousand people in Colombia
- Implemented the “MyDoctor” telemedicine solution in Colombia
Governance Achievements
- Created a Compliance Division to enhance risk management
- Trained 100% of América Móvil employees in the Code of Ethics
- Established a centralized Whistle-blower Portal
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
- Use 50% clean energy sources and minimize energy consumption by 2020
- Increase by 20% the number of subscribers in education platforms by 2020
- Improve work environment satisfaction from 78% to 80% by 2020
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 52% and absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 13.5% by 2030
- Increase by 1% the average brand NPS for each country
- Align 35% of suppliers with Commercial Integrity Policy
- Assess 100% of Tier 1 suppliers in sustainability performance
- Offer training to 30% of local suppliers
Environmental Challenges
- More common extreme temperature events or increase in the mean temperature
- Increase of number and severity of tropical cyclones
- Unexpected or short notice changes in air pollution limits
- Changes in consumers’ expectations
- Increasing humanitarian demands
- Competition in the telecommunications industry
- Dominant carrier related regulations
- Additional radio spectrum capacity and networks upgrade
- Fixed-terms concessions and licenses
- Corruption, Bribery and Money laundering
- System Failure and Interruptions of Service
- Employee development and retention
- Cybersecurity incidents and other breaches of network
- Proper data governance
- Key actors in the value chain
- Concerns about health risks
- Economic, political and social conditions
- Changes in fiscal regime
Mitigation Strategies
- Created a scheduled replacement plan for more efficient refrigeration equipment
- Developed a contingency plan for tropical cyclones
- Developing programs and projects for reducing fuel consumption
- Developed “Smart Sustainability” strategy
- Strengthened protocols for humanitarian crises
- Prioritized cost reduction and operational efficiencies
- Committed to comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- Participating in industry associations promoting spectrum allocation
- Implemented governance and compliance processes
- Instituted measures to reduce system failures
- Implemented talent attraction and development strategy
- Employed measures to prevent, detect and mitigate cybersecurity incidents
- Strengthened data governance through privacy policy and processes
- Implemented Commercial Integrity Policy for suppliers
- Adopted international recommendations and guidelines regarding electromagnetic fields
- Complies with all tax applicable laws and regulations
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 67% of Tier 1 suppliers assessed in sustainability performance
Responsible Procurement
- Commercial Integrity Policy
- Sustainability clause in contracts
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Rising mean temperature
Transition Risks
- Carbon pricing
- Regulation of existing products and services
- Increase cost of raw materials
- Shift in consumer preferences
Opportunities
- Use of recycling
- Use of lower-emission sources of energy
- Use of supportive policy incentives
- Use of new technologies
- Development and/or expansion of low emission goods and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Global Compact Principles, UN Sustainable Development Goals, SASB Telecom Services Financial Materiality
Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, Level V HSHA-WCQA, EMAS
Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 4
- Goal 5
- Goal 8
- Goal 9
- Goal 10
- Goal 13
América Móvil's programs contribute to these goals through education, gender equality, employment, infrastructure, reducing inequalities, and climate action.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Claro Gaming platform
- Claro Gamers
- Claro Gaming Package
- World Gamer
- Haste
- Free Apps Beta
- Guardian Kids
- Affordable Internet Service
Awards & Recognition
- Number one Company in the Mexican Stock Exchange Sustainability Index
- Inclusion in the Latin American Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI MILA Pacific Alliance)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Clean Energy
- Human Capital
- Education
- Customer Service
- Value Chain
- Health and Safety
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 54% clean energy use, exceeding the 50% goal.
- Avoided 4,368 tons of CO2 in scope 3 emissions through transport optimization.
- Reduced fuel consumption in Mexico through fleet reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Recycled more than 15,000 tons of electronic devices.
Social Achievements
- Improved work environment survey score to 82.63% with 93.26% coverage.
- Evaluated 94% of employees, exceeding the 80% goal.
- Increased users on educational platforms by 56%, exceeding the 20% goal.
- Aligned 62% of suppliers with the Business Integrity Policy.
- Trained 51% of local suppliers on the online training platform.
Governance Achievements
- Established the Compliance Office to manage the Integrity and Compliance Program.
- Implemented mandatory online training on Code of Ethics and Effective Control of Corruption for employees.
- Developed a Whistleblower Portal, receiving and investigating 7,429 complaints.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 52% and Scope 3 emissions by 13.5% by 2030.
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Natural disasters, extreme weather, and other catastrophic events.
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and operations.
- Increase in humanitarian demands.
- Expectations of stakeholders regarding ESG practices.
- Strong competition in the telecommunications sector.
- Changes in the regulatory environment.
- Regulation on dominant operators.
- Regulation on net neutrality.
- Sanctioning processes on zero rating.
- Additional radio spectrum capacity and network upgrades.
- Concessions and licenses for fixed periods.
- Changes in the telecommunications sector.
- Corruption, bribery, and money laundering.
- Service interruptions and system failures.
- Cybersecurity incidents and other network breaches.
- Proper management of personal data.
- Employee development and retention.
- Highly qualified employees.
- Key players in the value chain.
- Health risk concerns.
- Economic, political, and social conditions.
- Changes in fiscal regime.
- Unexpected changes in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limits.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed contingency and adaptation plans for extreme weather events.
- Implemented policies for business continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic, including remote work.
- Strengthened protocols to improve response in humanitarian crises.
- Updated the Sustainability Strategy and aligned operations with the UN SDGs.
- Continued investment in infrastructure and capacity to maintain market leadership.
- Implemented the Integrity and Compliance Program to manage risks.
- Developed a Due Diligence Protocol for third parties.
- Implemented preventive measures to control corruption, including training and anti-corruption clauses in contracts.
- Strengthened data governance through privacy policies and processes.
- Implemented talent attraction and development strategies.
- Developed risk management processes for key suppliers.
- Adopted international recommendations and guidelines regarding electromagnetic fields.
- Developed programs to reduce fuel consumption and migrate to renewable energy sources.
- Developed a Privacy Program to improve data protection.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Commercial Integrity Policy
- Sustainability clause in supplier contracts
- Due Diligence Protocol for third parties
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural disasters
- Extreme weather events
- Increase in average temperature
Transition Risks
- Carbon taxes
- Regulation of existing products and services
- Increased cost of raw materials
- Change in consumer preferences
Opportunities
- Increased reuse and recycling
- Use of energy sources with lower emission factors
- Incentives to support Public Policy
- Use of new technologies
- Development and/or expansion of low emission products and services
- Access to better capital conditions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB’s Sustainability Accounting Standards, TCFD recommendations
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 37001
Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 4
- Goal 5
- Goal 8
- Goal 9
- Goal 10
- Goal 11
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
- Goal 15
Various initiatives contribute to these goals, including education programs, digital inclusion projects, and environmental conservation efforts.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- A1 Croatia received the “Mamforce” standard certificate.
- Telmex was recognized as the Best Service Provider in Latin America by Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental impact
- Labor management
- Social development
- Corporate governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions by 11.8% across scope 1 and 2 footprint
- 46% of subsidiaries entered into power purchase agreements or purchased green electricity
- 21% of overall energy consumption came from renewable energy
- Reused 133 tons and recycled more than 8,400 tons of electronic waste
Social Achievements
- Offered digital skills training to more than 492,000 people
- Brought internet access to 520.4 million people through LTE coverage (10.3% more than in 2020)
- Reached 65% of people living in underserved communities with LTE services
- Invested more than 260 million pesos (12.6 million dollars) in corporate citizenship and philanthropic contributions
Governance Achievements
- Increased the number of female directors on the Board to three (21.4% female presence)
- América Móvil, Global Hitss and América Móvil Contenido received TRACE International Inc. certification on anti-bribery and anti-corruption
- 33% of subsidiaries have ISO 37001 certification on anti-corruption
- Issued a US$1.5 billion Euro-equivalent Sustainability Linked Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions by 2050
- 52% reduction of carbon emissions from energy and fuel consumption by 2030 (scope 1 and 2)
- 14% reduction of scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030
- 100% of active business partners evaluated by 2025
- 100% of subsidiaries certified to ISO 27001 by 2025
- 100% of active business partners trained in Code of Ethics, anti-corruption practices, and at least 50% trained in environmental footprint by 2025
- Increase to 3 female directors in the Board of Directors by 2025
- 25 subsidiaries with ISO 45001 certifications by 2025
- 100% of senior managers evaluated in 360˚ evaluations every 3 years
- 19% reduction of scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 (vs. 2019 levels)
Environmental Challenges
- High demand for skilled digital professionals
- Strong competition in the telecommunications sector
- Changes in the regulatory environment
- Climate change risks (extreme weather, GHG emission limits, carbon taxes)
- Cybersecurity incidents
- Proper management of personal data
Mitigation Strategies
- Reviewed company purpose and developed a strategy to communicate it to employees
- Continued investment in infrastructure and capacity, high-quality services, and competitive prices
- Developed a global security operations center (SOC)
- Introduced a Privacy Program aligned with international standards
- Implemented a decarbonization strategy focusing on renewable energy, equipment modernization, value chain collaboration, and sustainable energy projects
- Developed contingency and adaptation plans for extreme weather events
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 70% of business partners signed Code of Ethics; 674 Latin American suppliers entered third-party due diligence process
Responsible Procurement
- Third-Party Due Diligence Protocol
- Sustainability clause in supplier contracts (more than 85% of global mobile device suppliers)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Increased frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones
- Increase in average temperature
Transition Risks
- Changes in GHG emission limits and carbon taxes
- Increased cost of raw materials
- Changes in regulations of existing products and services
Opportunities
- Increased reuse and recycling
- Use of energy sources with lower emission factors
- Incentives to support public policy
- Use of new technologies
- Development and/or expansion of low emission products and services
- Access to better capital conditions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI (Essential option), SASB, TCFD, UN Global Compact, UN Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications: ISO 45001 (multiple subsidiaries), ISO 27001 (multiple subsidiaries), ISO 37001 (33% of subsidiaries), TRACE International Inc. (América Móvil, Global Hitss, América Móvil Contenido)
Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
- Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the goals)
Connectivity contributes to economic and social development, digital inclusion, and environmental sustainability
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Digital solutions for corporate customers resulting in GHG reductions
- Connectivity solutions for residential segment reducing environmental footprint
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Responsible Management
- Environmental Stewardship
- Social Impact
- Governance Excellence
Environmental Achievements
- Claro Brazil transitioned 30% of its national grid electricity consumption to renewables, equivalent to a reduction of 114 KTCO2e
- 26% decrease in carbon intensity per terabyte streamed on the network compared with 2021 levels
- 48% reduction in CO2e per terabyte in the network compared to 2019
- Reused 36 tons of electronic waste and recycled close to 8300 tons
- 21% total water consumption decrease
Social Achievements
- Launched several digital inclusion programs benefiting 1.1 million people
- Increased population income by around 7%, reduced unemployment by almost 1% and decreased informality by 0.6% (according to IDB reports)
- Held the third “Sustainability Week” with over 7,000 people-hours of employee training on ESG topics
- Community investment increased by 57%, totaling 373 million pesos (18 million dollars)
Governance Achievements
- Shareholders approved the conversion of all its series “A”, “AA” and “L” into common shares of a single new series “B” with full voting rights
- Received TRACE International Inc.’s certification in Anti-bribery & Anti-Corruption
- 18 subsidiaries received ISO 45001 certifications
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050
- Achieve 21% female presence on the board (achieved in 2022)
- Align all operations under ISO 45001 standards by 2025
- Achieve 100% ISO 27001 certification of Data Centers by 2025
- Align 70% of suppliers with the Integrity and Compliance Program (achieved in 2022)
- Evaluate 100% Tier 1 Suppliers by year-end 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Ensuring sufficient availability and affordability of renewable energy sources
- High demand for skilled digital professionals in the regions where they operate
- Intense competition in the telecommunications sector
- Potential regulatory penalties over alleged involvement in cartel conduct for public tenders (Brazil)
- Alleged failure to share information about availability of telecom infrastructure (Mexico)
- Alleged anti-competitive practices in Peru
Mitigation Strategies
- Engaging in public policy discussions on climate change mitigation measures through the GSMA
- Strong Purpose and Culture to drive employee engagement
- Investing in network modernization and expansion, offering high-quality services at competitive prices, enhancing customer experience
- Dispute of the final fine applied in judicial court (Brazil)
- Filed a constitutional appeal to challenge the fine (Mexico)
- Optimized the mobile number portability procedure (Peru)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 877 due diligence processes initiated, 232 concluded; 70% of suppliers aligned with Integrity and Compliance Program
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics
- Anti-Corruption & Anti-Money Laundering compliance
- Data Security
- Environmental Protection
- Health & Safety considerations
- Sustainability clause in contracts
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Flooding
- Wildfires
- Storms
- Increased average temperature
Transition Risks
- Changes in GHG emission limits
- Carbon taxes
- Increased cost of raw materials
- Changes in regulations of existing products and services
Opportunities
- Increased reuse and recycling
- Use of energy sources with lower emission factors
- Incentives to support public policy
- Use of new technologies
- Development and/or expansion of low emission products and services
- Access to better capital conditions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI (Core option), SASB, TCFD, UNGC, UN SDGs
Certifications: ISO 45001 (18 subsidiaries), ISO 27001 (81% of Data Centers), TRACE International Inc.’s certification in Anti-bribery & Anti-Corruption
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals through network expansion, digital inclusion, renewable energy adoption, and community investment.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient network equipment
- Digital solutions to reduce users' environmental footprint
- IoT solutions for efficient and sustainable operations
Awards & Recognition
- PCI Standard Certification
- Telcel re-certified under the binding self-regulatory scheme (Personal Data Protection)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental impact
- Labor management
- Social development
- Corporate governance
Environmental Achievements
- Increased renewable energy usage by nine percentage points, adding 626 GWh of renewable energy.
- 58% reduction in the number of valid complaints concerning personal data issues compared to the previous year.
- Achieved a 5% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2022, and a 21% reduction compared to the 2019 baseline (459,017 tCO2e).
- Reduced total water consumption by 7%.
Social Achievements
- 14.7 million more people gained access to the internet in 2023.
- América Móvil received the Great Place to Work Certification for the first time, achieving an average result of 76%.
- Allocated $45.1 million to various corporate citizenship and philanthropy programs, benefiting over 2.5 million people.
Governance Achievements
- Converted stock into a single series of ordinary shares with full voting rights.
- Initiated a comprehensive selection process to replace the independent external auditor.
- Achieved zero fatalities among employees and contractors (although 4 fatalities occurred in 2023).
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
- 52% reduction of absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.
- 14% reduction of absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030.
- Performance evaluations in 98% of our workforce by 2030.
- 25 subsidiaries with health and safety certifications (ISO 45001) by 2025.
- 100% of our active business partners evaluated in 2025.
- 100% of our subsidiaries certified to ISO27001 by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Ensuring sufficient availability and affordability of renewable energy sources.
- Intense competition in the telecommunications sector.
- Changes in the regulatory environment.
- Potential regulatory penalties over alleged involvement in cartel conduct (Brazil).
- Allegations of market dominance (Colombia).
Mitigation Strategies
- Actively participating in public policy discussions through industry associations.
- Investing in network modernization and expansion, offering competitive pricing and superior customer service.
- Continuously monitoring and adapting to regulatory changes.
- Disputing penalties in judicial courts.
- Reaffirming investments and commitment to fair competition (Colombia).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 773 evaluations initiated in 2023, 451 completed.
Responsible Procurement
- Code of ethics for suppliers
- Due diligence protocol
- EESG criteria in supplier selection
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Flooding
- Wildfires
- Heat waves
- Temperature variation
Transition Risks
- Limited access to clean/renewable energy
- Stricter regulations on circular economy
- Implementation of carbon tax
Opportunities
- Changing customer behavior/preferences
- Migrating to clean/renewable energy sources
- Access to incentives and better capital conditions
- Development and/or expansion of low-emission goods and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI (Core option), SASB, TCFD, UNGC, World Economic Forum
Certifications: ISO 45001 (21 subsidiaries), ISO 27001 (85% of data centers), ISO 14001 (53% of operations), ISO 50001 (some operations), PCI DSS
Third-party Assurance: Galaz, Yamazaki, Ruiz Urquiza, S.C. (Affiliate of Deloitte)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
América Móvil's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals is mentioned throughout the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Digital solutions for reducing emissions in other industries.
Awards & Recognition
- Great Place to Work Certification