GENERAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Outlines our commitment to acting responsibly and with transparency in social, economic and environmental aspects as the core of our sustainability strategy.
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KNOWOUR PRIORITY
AREAS
AREAS
BIODIVERSITY
We focus on learning about, understanding and fostering the protection of biodiversity, as well as the continuous provision of ecosystem services at and around our operations.
Our management in this area focuses on 4 principles:
Mitigation hierarchy
Science-based targets
Social perspective
Involvement of other stakeholders
For more information, see Management Approach
OUR COMMITMENTS:
- Contribute to biodiversity conservation through the protection and recovery of species, their habitats and ecosystems, and also creating new ecosystems.
- Not explore or develop new projects at declared Natural World Heritage sites.
- Design and manage new operations and changes to existing operations in a way that is compatible with the value for which they were designated protected areas and high biodiversity areas.
- Achieve a zero net deforestation and a positive net impact on the biodiversity.
HIGHLIGHTS
9 nurseries
We have 9 nurseries (7 in Mexico and 2 in Peru) with a production capacity of more than 6.8 million plants per year.
20.3 millions
We have produced 20,803,072 plants in the last 4 years to reforest more than 3,500 hectares.
9 operations
of our Mining Division are in or adjacent to protected areas or areas of high biodiversity value.
9 projects
We are currently working on 9 habitat and ecosystem protection and conservation projects or initiatives.
Related policies and codes
Our management in relation to this area is guided by:
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Outlines our commitment to driving development that is respectful of the environment to benefit everyone, today and tomorrow.
HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY STATEMENT
Outlines our commitment to promoting respect for the human rights of all our stakeholders.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH POLICY
Outlines our commitment to fostering development and wellbeing in the communities where we operate.
AMC – BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL
Sets the objectives for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem functions, as well as the continuous provision of ecosystem services in the vicinity of operations.
For further information, please refer to the ESG Policies section.
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Grupo México’s biodiversity management focuses on 4 principles, with specific commitments:
Mitigation hierarchy
We prioritize our activities to start with avoiding and reducing negative impacts, followed by restoring the project site, and as a last resort, offsetting residual impacts.
Science-based targets
We make decisions based on the best science-based information available to support achieving our goals.
Social perspective
We ensure the continued provision of environmental goods and services and contribute to the social and economic development of the communities located in our areas of operation through sustainable biodiversity management.
Involvement of other stakeholders
We collaborate with different stakeholders, mainly environmental authorities, communities, nonprofits or charity organizations, and academic and research institutions, to maintain and, where possible, improve the status of the biodiversity.
CORPORATE GOALS & TARGETS
Biodiversity related corporate goals:
The goal has been met
In progress
Slight deviation from course
The goal has not been met
— ∞ 
Restore an area greater than that affected by our Mining Division operations each year.
2022
Biodiversity management plans implemented at all our mining operations.
Guarantee the production of 5 million trees per year and join efforts with reforesting organizations.
Certification for at least one positive net impact biodiversity conservation project.
2023
Biodiversity management plans at all our Mining Division operations.
2025
Identify the biodiversity status of the areas around our Minera México operations located in high biodiversity value zones.
2030
Reverse the net biodiversity loss and achieve a net positive impact for the Mining Division.
Follow our annual progress in Corporate Sustainable Goals.
KEY INDICATORS
RESTORATION
Reforestation
5,647,409
specimens produced at our nurseries in 2023.
1,471,364
plants planted in 2023.
1,410
hectares reforested in 2023.
Area impacted
661
hectares modified by mining activity in 2023.
Restoration rate
2.1
times more land restored than we affected in 2023.
CONSERVATION
Flora
16,258
individuals rescued in 2023.
Fauna
15
species identified according to the IUCN Red List in 2023.
327
individuals rescued in 2023.
236
species identified according to Official Mexican Standard NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010 in 2023.
MANAGEMENT
Mejora continua
5
of our mines in Mexico are in the process of incorporating ecological integrity monitoring.
7
Mining Division operations in Mexico have biodiversity management plans.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The organizational supervision of our biodiversity management in the Mining Division is structured as follows:
Strategy and compliance
Operational supervision
Evaluates performance and progress on the corporate goals, targets and indicators, and investment projects related to biodiversity. Identifies areas of opportunity, needs, risks and potential synergies.
Mechanism developed for the Board to monitor and promptly follow up on the management of our environmental, social and governance-related risks.
Monitors the performance of our actions, makes executive adjustments, assesses the risks and opportunities associated with climate change, and submits strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors.
Leads the design and implementation of projects, initiatives and actions, in close collaboration with the other divisions and relevant areas of the company.
Supervises the implementation of the strategy and receives information from the operational units.
Defines and implements the biodiversity management strategy.
Facilitate and monitor actions with other operational areas – report regularly to the unit managers and to the Corporate Environmental Affairs Department through the Environmental Management Systems.
EVALUATION
Our Biodiversity Management Protocol commits us to protecting and fostering biodiversity through our mitigation hierarchy of avoid, reduce, restore and offset the potential impacts that may be produced during the lifecycle of our operations.
Each operation located in or near protected areas or areas of high biodiversity value must have a reliable and verifiable body of information for proper biodiversity management. Detailed information is disclosed in our document Sustainability Actions 2024: Biodiversity, which is summarized in the following elements:
Biodiversity management plans
Referring to each site of operation.
Environmental impact assessments
Of the environmental impact of the unit.
Programs
Landscape restoration programs and to restore the functional conditions of the ecosystems affected by the closure of the operation, including compensation or offsetting programs for significant residual impacts.
Manuals
Biodiversity risk prevention manuals.
Our management is aligned with international best practices and adheres to applicable regulations and standards:
INTERNATIONAL
- ISO 14001
- ICMM – Good Practice Guidance for Mining and Biodiversity
- Ecological integrity monitoring methodology
- Convention on Biological Diversity
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List
- Results of the United Nations Conference on Biological Diveristy (COP15-2022)
- Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
- 2030 Agenda – Goal 15: “Protect, restore and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and biodiversity loss.”
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
At Grupo México Transportes, we recognize that biodiversity conservation and protection is key to guaranteeing a sustainable future for the generations to come. In this area, we have two policies in place that affirm our commitment to caring for and conservation of ecosystems:
Environmental Policy
Outlines our commitments to:
- Avoid and reduce the risks and damages that our operations could cause to the environment.
- Contribute to the protection and conservation of biodiversity and environmental services that ecosystems provide us, to achieve a net positive impact.
Sustainable Development Policy
This policy commits us to:
- Promote the continuous improvement of our environmental performance and the responsible use of natural resources, complying with the strictest standards to prevent and mitigate environmental impacts.
CORPORATE GOALS & TARGETS
Metas corporativas relacionadas con Seguridad y Salud
The goal has been met
In progress
Slight deviation from course
The goal has not been met
2023
Zero accidents having a significant impact on biodiversity.
2025
Active participation in ecosystem conservation and protection projects.
Follow our annual progress in Corporate Sustainable Goals.
