Becle, S.A.B. de C.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2023-09)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
Waste Generated:22,465 metric tons (Rancho San Juan) + 204,236 metric tons (Rancho Todos Santos) compost produced in 2017
ESG Focus Areas
- Responsible Consumption
- Environmental Protection
- Community Engagement
- Ethical Conduct
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Produced 22,465 metric tons of compost at Rancho San Juan and 204,236 metric tons at Rancho Todos Santos in 2017.
- Planted more than 1,092 trees and a large quantity of progressive flora in 2017.
- Clean industry Certification from the Mexican Federal Environmental Protection Agency (PROFEPA) at three plants.
Social Achievements
- Partnership with Fundación de Investigaciones Sociales, A.C. (FISAC) to promote responsible alcohol consumption.
- Various certifications guaranteeing product quality and operational excellence (ISO 9001, ISO 17025, HACCP, GMP, Kosher, CTPAT).
- Socially Responsible Company (ESR) Distinction issued by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy.
Governance Achievements
- Internal Ethics Committee ensuring compliance and ethical performance.
- Code of Conduct covering human treatment, health, safety, conflicts of interest, anti-corruption, and proprietary information.
- Board of Directors with at least 25% independent members, as required by law.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- 4.6% reduction in sales volume in the United States and Canada in the first half of 2017 due to a dip in volume in Q4 2016 ahead of a price increase.
Mitigation Strategies
- Price increases in the United States and Mexico, vertical integration, and a more profitable product mix improved gross margin.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Ethics
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Socially Responsible Company (ESR) Distinction
Reporting Period: 2023-09
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Lower operational performance and negative FCF.
- Higher debt levels.
- Higher net working capital requirements related to inventory and payments to suppliers.
- Negative effect of Mexican peso appreciation against the U.S. dollar and inflationary pressures on input costs.
- Weaker volume demand of non-tequila categories in U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Mitigation Strategies
- Pricing strategies
- Better sales mix due to the implementation of its premiumization strategy
- Cost-reduction initiatives
- Refinancing of short-term debt