September 2025, Softys Mexico reached a new milestone in its commitment to sustainability: the achievement of the Zero Waste Certification in Silver categorygranted by ICONTEC, with the technical support of Global Zero Waste.
This recognition was awarded to the plants of Altamira and Valley of Mexico, after a specialized evaluation that verified the compliance with the requirements of the International Zero Waste Management Systems Standard - Version 5, achieving a rating of 77.72 out of 100 points.
What does this certification mean?
Zero Waste Certification recognizes organizations that transform their waste management into a sustainable and comprehensive strategy that not only reduces environmental impacts, but also promotes:
Resource optimization
Waste prevention and reduction at source
Valorization and recirculation of materials
Environmental education and culture within the organization
Alignment with global circular economy goals
At Softys Mexico, these components are evidenced in the consolidation of internal training programs, awareness campaigns, improvements in operational processes and clear strategies for the circularity of materials.
A model of leadership and consistency
The advance to the Silver category reflects a sustained work that integrates:
Aspect EvaluatedOutstanding ResultsInternal leadershipShared responsibility between strategic and operational areasOrganizational cultureOngoing environmental communication and training programsProcesses and operationsImprovements in segregation, use and responsible managementEnvironmental strategyFocus on circularity and optimization of resources
This result demonstrates that sustainability does not depend solely on technologies or infrastructure, but on people, capabilities and vision.
Towards a real circular economy in industry
Softys Mexico's achievement contributes to the global movement to transition to cleaner, more efficient and regenerative industries.
At Global Zero Waste we celebrate this step and will accompany its continuous improvement towards new goals and higher levels of impact.
📌 Next target
Continue advancing in circularity and source reduction to project towards new categories of the Zero Waste Management System.
Congratulations
To each collaborator, leader, ally and operational team that made this possible.
Your work inspires.
Their commitment transforms.
Its impact remains.
Do you want to move your organization towards a Zero Waste model?
We accompany you → http://globalzerowaste.org
