ESG integration grows in Mexico's manufacturing and food sectors

Manufacturing and food companies in Mexico are increasingly integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into their strategic operations to meet new regulatory and reporting requirements.

Under current Financial Reporting Standards (NIF), companies must disclose sustainability information through specific frameworks such as NIS A-1 and B-1. Additionally, market participants are expected to follow International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) criteria, specifically S1 and S2, to report on sustainability and climate-related risks. These regulations require companies to implement robust information management systems to ensure auditable data, which impacts strategic planning, talent acquisition, and access to financing.

In the food sector, CIMA has integrated ESG as a permanent business function. Between January and August 2026, the company reported record indicators in social impact, including the rescue and donation of 84 tons of perishable food. This effort involved 512 employees contributing nearly 4,000 volunteer hours and utilized a network of over 41 strategic alliances to support local communities.