GLC Cerritos Publishes Inaugural Sustainability Report
September 8, 2025 | 2 min to read
Grupo Los Cerritos has released its first Sustainability Report, aimed at enhancing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance in the avocado export sector. Acknowledging challenges like water stewardship and forest conservation, the company prioritizes sustainable practices, including precision irrigation and employee well-being programs. By collaborating with stakeholders and partnering with organizations like The Rainforest Alliance, Grupo Los Cerritos aspires to set a global standard and inspire responsible resource use among growers.
Grupo Los Cerritos proudly presents its inaugural Sustainability Report. Jalisco’s leading avocado exporter hopes this report, which discloses the impacts stemming from its operations and establishes baseline metrics, will guide the actions needed to improve its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Through this effort they aim to position themselves as a global benchmark within the agro-export sector.
Agricultural Sector and Company Context
Worldwide, rising consumption of avocados in international markets creates moderate environmental challenges, including higher water demand and increased pressure on ecosystems in producing countries. In Mexico, the world’s leading avocado exporter key challenges involve water stewardship, forest conservation, and collaboration with local communities to ensure responsible resource use.
Grupo Los Cerritos operates in an agricultural sector that faces critical issues such as climate change and the management of vital resources. Fully aware of its dependence on the local ecosystems where we grow premium avocados and berries, they prioritize measuring and managing their environmental and social foot- print.
GLC Cerritos implements cutting-edge sustainable practices, including precision irrigation to optimize water use and soil-health management, and we run programs that promote employee well-being. Active collaboration with our stakeholders enables us to address shared challenges and secure the conditions necessary to produce high-quality fruit for generations to come, building resilience and a prosperous future for all.
Longstanding relationships with The Rainforest Alliance, Global GAP, California Certified Organic Farmers, and Fair Trade are all highlighted in the report distinguishing GLC Cerritos as a unique player within the Avocados from Mexico Category who seeks to Inspire fellow growers through sustainability to grow healthy food.