MercadoLibre reported that it now has a fleet of 900 electric vans for last mile delivery in Mexico, 400% more than it had a year ago.
The company highlighted in an official statement that this is a great sum of ecological efforts and emissions reduction, with 28 % of all energy used coming from wind and solar sources.
In this sense, Guadalupe Marín, Regional Director of Sustainability at MercadoLibre, pointed out that they are focused on deepening the positive impact of their ecosystem, reducing geographical and socioeconomic gaps.
“We seek to be increasingly efficient in reducing the environmental impact of our growth. It is a path of continuous improvement, collective, and with many challenges ahead, in an industry as dynamic as it is exponential, both in Mexico and in the rest of the region,” she commented.
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Progress in Numbers
MercadoLibre detailed in its press release that 50% of all its bags are made of recycled plastic, with the aim of reducing its environmental footprint.
In terms of social responsibility initiatives, MercadoLibre invested US$23.7 million in biome conservation and regeneration projects in Latin America, with a special focus on Mexico.
In addition to its environmental efforts, MercadoLibre has supported entrepreneurs in the southern region of the country, offering training and financing through partnerships with organizations such as ProMujer and Alianza Emprendedora.
In total, the company granted more than 45 million credits to entrepreneurs in Latin America, benefiting 5,000 women, who achieved that 44% of their electricity consumption in operations was supplied with renewable energy.
Latam Mobility Mexico 2024
In October, “Latam Mobility: Mexico 2024” will be held at the Word Trade Center in Mexico City, at a key moment for the development and promotion of new technologies that make up the sustainable mobility environment.
In Mexican territory, Latam Mobility closes the 2024 tour, in its efforts as part of the main networking and value generation network in Latin America, Invest in Latam, which includes initiatives such as Latam Green, in the field of sustainability, and H2 Business News, linked to clean fuels.
To purchase tickets for “Latam Mobility: Mexico 2024” click here
