Circular Economy Vision

SiCar Farms is strongly committed to sustainable development through a circular economy approach, where every stage of the lime production and commercialization process is designed to minimize waste and maximize the use of natural resources. From cultivation to industrial processing, every part of the fruit is utilized.

Our Lime Production is an Integration of

ECOSYSTEM BENEFITS

SiCar Farms | Pioneers in Sustainable Agroforestry Systems

Apiaries

Installation of one beehive for every 2 hectares of lime plantation to support the conservation and reproduction of local bee populations. Additionally, native pollinator plants from the region are established.

Limes Crops

Persian lime plantations are cultivated using sustainable practices such as pest control with bio-repellents, biological control, and tree nutrition through bio-inputs.

Biodiversity

14 Species of Amphibians
52 Reptiles
247 Birds
63 Species of Mammals
5 Species of Felines

Natural Barriers

Used for wildlife protection and nourishment, as well as for creating a microclimate.
+ Carbon Sequestration
+ Water Infiltration

Our Lime Production is an Integration of

ECOSYSTEM BENEFITS

SiCar Farms | Pioneers in Sustainable Agroforestry Systems

Apiaries

Installation of one beehive for every 2 hectares of lime plantation to support the conservation and reproduction of local bee populations. Additionally, native pollinator plants from the region are established.

Limes Crops

Persian lime plantations are cultivated using sustainable practices such as pest control with bio-repellents, biological control, and tree nutrition through bio-inputs.

Biodiversity

14 Species of Amphibians
52 Reptiles
247 Birds
63 Species of Mammals
5 Species of Felines

Natural Barriers

Used for wildlife protection and nourishment, as well as for creating a microclimate.
+ Carbon Sequestration
+ Water Infiltration

Climate

Nature

Community

Resource
Optimization

Climate

CO₂ SEQUESTRATION

Lime cultivation acts as a carbon sink, capturing significantly more CO₂ than it emits. This makes it an agricultural practice with a positive environmental impact in terms of carbon balance.

SOIL CONSERVATION

In addition to the conscious use of bio-inputs, we carry out conservation practices such as controlling runoff through the care of water banks in our plantations and the installation of soil stabilizers, establishing short-rooted plants that provide high levels of nitrogen to the soil.

NATURAL RESERVES

In our plantations, we dedicate a percentage of the area as natural reserves, where a great variety of birds and endemic species of the region can be found.

SOIL IMPROVEMENT

We provide support elements to the soil’s structural system through liquid and solid organic matter, which allows for the recovery of soil structure and porosity, as well as the exchange of ions between the soil, the plant, and microorganisms.

BIO-INPUTS

To maintain a balance in our soils, we enhance nutrient absorption in our crops through both soil and foliar applications.

BIO-FERTILIZER

They are products made from degrading organic matter, rich in microorganisms that facilitate nutrient absorption. At SiCar Farms, we develop our own biofertilizers.

COMMUNITY

CERTIFICATIONS

SMETA 

We are committed to providing a safe and fair workplace. SMETA ensures compliance with these conditions.

FAIR TRADE

We empower our employees and community. With every lime you purchase, you are helping them access better education and quality of life.

EDUCATION

Our educational support program includes awarding scholarships of $10,000 MXN to university students each semester.

Additionally, we collaborate with the University of Colima in the development of a technical high school program in sales to promote the professional development of our employees in packing, farms, and administrative areas.

SPORTS

We strongly believe that sports are one of the best tools to grow as a community. That’s why we sponsor and organize various sporting events and clubs to promote a healthy lifestyle.

SOCIAL CAMPAIGNS

BEACH AND HIGHWAY CLEANUP

We participate in and organize cleanup brigades in our community.

BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGNS

We are part of the state’s altruistic blood donation club and also make financial contributions to support their operations.

REHABILITATION OF PUBLIC SPACES

We collaborate with the municipal government on the restoration of the “Arbol Limonero” and the tourist letters at the entrance of Tecoman, Col.

RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION

WATER

All of our plantations are equipped with a micro-sprinkler system that allows us to save up to 70% of water compared to other irrigation systems such as water cannons, furrows, and others.

CLEAN ENERGY

Taking a step forward in caring for our planet, we have installed 5,200 solar panels at our packing facilities, representing a reduction of 2,000 tons of CO₂ that will not be released into the atmosphere.

NATURAL GAS

Thanks to natural gas, we optimize energy use in our packing facilities. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions and supports sustainability.

NATURE

Biological Control

We operate a dedicated laboratory for research and production of biological control agents, where we cultivate insects targeting Chrysoperla carnea to manage pests and diseases.

Biorepellents

In our Agroecology Department, we produce biorepellents made from essential oils derived from spices such as garlic, onion, cinnamon, and chili, as well as from by-products of our lime processing operations.

These bio-repellents combat pests like Diaphorina citri, thrips, and leafminers.

Beekeeping

The proliferation and preservation of pollinators is at the core of our mission. Bees are essential to ecosystems and serve as indicators of environmental health, including sensitivity to climate change and pollution.

We maintain one beehive per 2 hectares and rescue approximately 150 wild hives annually from various locations within our region of influence.

Preservation of Flora and Fauna

Some of the activities we carry out at SiCar Farms plantations to help preserve the flora and fauna in our area of influence:

Sustainability

We are proud that our activity is an engine for progress. Committed to this vocation, we develop practices that promote social development.

We participate in the Reforestation of Forest Species Program to promote biodiversity. We use bio-repellents and other products that protect health and sanitation.

Since 2019, we’ve been using at SiCarFarms IFCO RPC packaging material in 58% of our marketed presentations which allows us to reduce up to 60% less CO2 emissions and 86% less solid waste than single-use packaging, while reducing their environmental impact with our pooling system, based on sharing IFCO RPCs, instead to maintain our own boxes. In this way, they consume up to 64% less energy and 80% less water.

In 2021, in our SiCar Farms unit, we used Chep Pallets in 43% of our deliveries, integrating the circular economy model under the principle of sharing and reusing inputs for product transport and as final packaging, which allows us to align it with our Circular Farming philosophy.

At SiCar Farms our goal for 2025 is to achieve 25% recycling of our packaging of CPR, while ensuring that we protect fresh produce by extending its shelf life with materials that can be redirected to MRFs, developing value in our production chain.

Sustainability

We are proud that our activity is an engine for progress. Committed to this vocation, we develop practices that promote social development.

We participate in the Reforestation of Forest Species Program to promote biodiversity. We use bio-repellents and other products that protect health and sanitation.

Food Safety

Our certified superior quality practices are endorsed by the most recognized health and hygiene safety management systems within the agricultural and food industry.

Industrial Safety

In our activities we also implement safe operating practices and controls that contribute to protect the physical integrity of our personnel; building safe work spaces.

Employment and Development

SiCar Farms’ leadership is the result of the talent, experience, knowledge and dedication of a team of more than 1,500 employees who thrive in a favorable work environment.

Benefits

SiCar Farms is an excellent place to grow and develop an exciting job that offers excellent results.

Growth and Development

Identity

Competitiveness

Remuneration

Quality of life

Transparency and honesty

Respect and companionship

At SiCar Farms we are a team with vocation, integrated, honest, respectful, passionate, committed and responsible. We aspire to excellence and work for the growth and satisfaction of our customers and consumers.

Want to be part of our team?

Professional attention

The experience and honest and personalized treatment of our personnel are key elements in our customer service. Their knowledge of the agro-fresh produce sector, processes, products, standards and regulations allows them to provide advice, attend to needs and follow up on the fulfillment of commercial contracts.

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