Agroindustrial Tequila Sector’s Commitment to Environmental Sustainability
Guadalajara, Jalisco. As part of the sustainability projects in the agroindustrial tequila sector, through the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT), more than 40,700 plants will be used this year to reforest Protected Natural Areas and their buffer zones.
Contribution to the Fideicomiso para la Administración del Programa de Desarrollo Forestal del Estado de Jalisco (FIPRODEFO)
In observance of World Environment Day on June 5, the tequila production chain highlighted its commitment to environmental care through actions such as contributing resources to the Fideicomiso para la Administración del Programa de Desarrollo Forestal del Estado de Jalisco (FIPRODEFO) for the production of plants for reforestation activities.
Since 2021, the tequila agroindustrial sector, via CRT, has supported this forestry production. The nursery where these plants are produced is located in the municipality of Zapotlán el Grande; the first production was obtained in 2022, which were used to reforest the Protected Natural Area of Bosque de la Primavera,” explained Eduardo Ibarra Arellano, Sustainability Projects Manager at CRT.
Cooperation Between CRT and Jalisco Government
He elaborated that the support for this forestry production is part of an institutional cooperation scheme between CRT and the Jalisco government to contribute to the sustainability of the tequila sector.
The CRT Sustainability Strategy comprises seven action axes: decarbonizing the industry, efficient water use, sustainable agricultural practices, tequila zero deforestation, waste treatment, strengthening social programs, and regional economic development, along with the operation of the nursery.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT)? The CRT is an institution established to regulate and promote tequila production, ensuring its quality and origin. It plays a crucial role in the agroindustrial tequila sector’s sustainability efforts.
- What is Fideicomiso para la Administración del Programa de Desarrollo Forestal del Estado de Jalisco (FIPRODEFO)? FIPRODEFO is a trust created by the Jalisco state government to manage and develop forestry programs, including reforestation initiatives supported by the tequila industry.
- How many plants will be used for reforestation this year? More than 40,700 plants will be employed for reforestation of Protected Natural Areas and their buffer zones.
- When did the tequila agroindustrial sector start supporting forestry production? The tequila agroindustrial sector, through CRT, has supported forestry production since 2021.
- What are the seven action axes of the CRT Sustainability Strategy? The seven action axes include decarbonizing the industry, efficient water use, sustainable agricultural practices, tequila zero deforestation, waste treatment, strengthening social programs, and regional economic development, along with the operation of the nursery.
