Our Approach
Our Path to a Sustainable Future
At Orbia, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and solutions portfolio, allowing us to drive long-term value while leveraging our scale to contribute to the global good.
We advance life around the world by addressing three global challenges through sustainable value creation.
Materiality-Based Sustainability Strategy
Our strategy was developed from an evidence-based assessment of our top material topics aligned with our purpose, intended impact and challenge-based approach to value creation.
Environment
Climate Strategy
Water Strategy
Circular Economy
Pollution and Effluents Management
Biodiversity
Social
Health and Safety
Community Empowerment
Employee Development, Engagement and Retention
Diverse Employee Community
Human Rights
Governance
Economic Performance
Risk Management
and Business Continuity
Good Governance
and Business Ethics
Cybersecurity
and Data Privacy
Products
Quality and Safety
of Products
Solutions for a
Sustainable Future
Innovation to Support
Sustainable Growth
Value Chain
Responsible Value
Chain Management
Sustainable Sourcing
Sustainable Solutions
Developing innovative products and services that address global challenges, leveraging our scale and expertise to drive systemic change in industries like agriculture, water management and urban infrastructure.
Impactful Ventures
Building an innovation ecosystem that fosters sustainable growth through investments in climate tech, energy security and advanced materials to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Low-Impact & Resilient Operations
Minimizing our environmental footprint while ensuring a positive social impact. This includes reducing emissions, increasing resource efficiency, and advancing circular economy practices.
Sustainability Governance
To ensure the effective implementation of sustainability initiatives and collaboration across business groups, Orbia’s Board of Directors oversees and provides strategic guidance on its sustainability strategy, following a prior review by the Governance Committee.
Our Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) regularly briefs the Governance Committee and provides quarterly updates on sustainability progress. Orbia manages sustainability efforts through a matrix structure and integrates leadership and functional expertise at both the global function and business group levels. Each business group embeds sustainability into its operations and collaborates closely with the corporate sustainability team to implement company-wide programs and business-specific initiatives. Employees receive regular updates through companywide town hall meetings and sustainability goals are incorporated into performance reviews. Additionally, executive and senior management compensation is tied to sustainability performance, which reinforces accountability and commitment.
Sustainability Core CouncilThis council, made up of business leads and the corporate sustainability team, meets monthly to develop and implement Orbia's sustainability strategy. This council strengthens efforts in decarbonization, circularity, water and waste management, and social impact while staying ahead of sustainability regulations. Thematic groups, such as the Circularity Community of Practice, Social Impact Working Group, and ESG Regulations Steering Committee, play a key role in driving progress and ensuring alignment with global standards. |
Commitments
Orbia’s Sustainability Goals
We have defined a set of ambitious sustainability goals for 2025, 2030, and 2050 in diverse impact areas covering climate change, air emissions, environmental and waste management, and safety. Also, Orbia has issued a Sustainability-Linked Bond, linked to our SOx emissions reduction target.
Climate Action
We have defined our Climate Action framework based on our understanding of our physical and transitional climate change risks and opportunities, in alignment with TCFD recommendations. Our Climate Action pillars drive practical actions embedded in our innovation, manufacturing, distribution and life-cycle approach.
Water Stewardship
We are committed to Water Stewardship by joining the UN CEO Water Mandate and the Open Call to Accelerate Water Action, promoting the responsible use of water in the places we operate. Orbia is also a longtime supporter of Water Funds, which promote water security in Latin America through watershed-level action.