This milestone represents an increase of 151% with respect to the numbers achieved in 2021, which is the result of innovation and research carried out in conjunction with institutions and universities and the existence of new developments to generate more efficient solutions to improve nutrition in the balanced feed consumed by poultry and thus reduce emissions into the environment.

These important figures show that, in El Salvador alone, 72,680 tons of CO2 were avoided.

This recognition was granted by the global company dsm-firmenich, dedicated to developing nutritional solutions and committed to economic development based on environmental and social responsibility.

The poultry operations and animal feed produced by CMI Alimentos were the protagonists of this milestone, which is equivalent to planting 4.2 million trees for 10 years.

In addition, CMI Alimentos has two certified carbon neutral plants, one of them in El Salvador; more than 11 thousand solar panels in its operations and five energy efficiency certifications. Thanks to this, in the last eight years, Alimentos operations have avoided a total of 366 thousand tons of CO2 throughout the region.

Inspired by the purpose "We feed your world to fill it with well-being", CMI Alimentos receives this award with great pride, as it confirms that its sustainability strategy, integrated into the business, is yielding positive results. "This is a manifestation of our commitment to food security in the countries where we operate and to promote sustainable development with an impact on people, families and communities", said Giancarlo Loli, commercial director of Feed Solutions CMI Alimentos.

The innovative solutions provided by dsmfirmenich's animal health and nutrition business and implemented by CMI, have improved the digestive processes of animals and the use of nutrients to achieve greater efficiency in feed and poultry farms in Costa Rica and in other countries where it has this type of operation, such as Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.

By optimizing these processes, CMI contributes to combating climate change and strengthening food security, providing animal protein in a sustainable, safe and nutritious way, aligned with best practices in the food industry.

Regarding dsm-firmenich, Andrés Collazo, the company's North Latam director, explained: "We are strategic allies for companies that are committed to our planet and future generations, promoting economic development with environmental and social responsibility. This recognition celebrates CMI for its work and commitment to feeding the world in a sustainable and responsible way".

Sustainability experiences contributed at Poultry Farming Congress

Poultry industry leaders in the region, CMI was present at the XXVI edition of the Central American and Caribbean Poultry Congress in Costa Rica.

As leaders in the poultry industry in the region, CMI was present at the XXVI edition of the Central American and Caribbean Poultry Congress, which took place in Costa Rica. In this event, Fátima Pereira, director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability of CMI Alimentos, and Alonso Quirós, Performance Solution business manager North Latam of dsm firmenich, participated in the panel "Sustainability: profitable strategy for companies", where they presented how the food industry is part of the solution to promote economic and social development in the region.

Pereira shared the experiences of CMI Alimentos, which has a sustainability strategy integrated to that of the business, focused on the well-being of people, communities and the planet.

Quirós raised awareness of the commitment that companies must make to reduce their carbon footprint.

This meeting brought together the regional poultry community to promote the move towards a renewed poultry farming, defined by the maximization of production efficiency, the implementation of best practices in farms, biosecurity and the use of new technologies in this field.

Translated by: A.M