Companies involved in international trade increasingly require access to financing to sustain their operations and expand into new markets. In response to this need, financial platforms focused on this segment plan to broaden their reach and serve a greater number of companies by 2026, according to Paulina Aguilar, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Mundi .

“We have already financed more than three trillion dollars and the challenge is to continue helping more companies grow and globalize their operations,” Aguilar emphasized.

He explained that the company works with companies linked to foreign trade, which it seeks to support in integrating into value chains, both in Mexico and in other countries.

In this process, the use of technology has made it possible to streamline service and offer greater flexibility in financial services.

“We are a technology platform; we do everything through technology, and this makes it easier for us to serve our customers and also to have greater flexibility with them,” he commented.

Among the most commonly used solutions are invoice discounting, supplier factoring, purchase order advances, and revolving credit lines, tools that allow companies to have liquidity to sustain their operations and meet their commitments in the supply chain , according to Aguilar.

Looking ahead, the challenge will be to expand access to this type of financing and make it easier for more companies to strengthen their operations and integrate into international markets.

In this segment, financing has become relevant among Mexican companies seeking to scale their international operations.

Currently, Mundi collaborates with more than 500 companies in the country and operates in more than 60 countries, reflecting the growing role of these tools in facilitating companies’ participation in global trade.

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The purpose of “improving people’s lives” guides Grupo Coppel ’s sustainability strategy , as highlighted by Christian Morfín Ortiz , National Sustainability Manager, during the presentation of the 2024 Sustainability Report , where he explained that sustainability at Coppel is based on three pillars: people, shared value and environmental care , driven by a solid governance structure.

“We strive to do well for ourselves, but also for all our partners: suppliers, collaborators, clients, government, and civil society. Sustainability, for us, means doing things better and responsibly,” Morfín emphasized.

On the environmental front, Coppel continues to invest in technology to reduce its footprint. By the end of 2024, 710 buildings—40% of its stores and distribution centers—will have solar panels , which will already generate 16% of the group’s energy consumption. The goal is to achieve 29% clean energy consumption by 2030.

The group has also invested in electric mobility , with 530 electric or hybrid units (11% of its secondary fleet) and the goal of reaching two thousand vehicles by 2030 .

Furthermore, the use of rail in freight transport has prevented the emission of 9,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) , equivalent to preserving 150,000 trees.

In terms of waste, Coppel recycled 80% of its waste (21,000 tons) in 2024 and reduced its water consumption by 18.7% since 2018 , despite the growth of its store network.

From the financial front, Carolina Garayzar , ASG Director of Financial Services, highlighted the importance of democratizing access to credit and financial education .

In 2024, BanCoppel provided 700,000 people with their first access to the formal financial system , and the group aims to include three million more over the next five years . Throughout its history, the company has provided credit to 68 million people , driving their economic inclusion.

In this regard, the executives shared that a large portion of the loans granted are directed to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) .

On the other hand, the group closed 2024 with 143,056 employees , and 40.1% of them women in leadership positions , compared to 34% in 2020.

In addition, 15,000 employees and their families received educational scholarships , and more than 1,000 graduated from high school, bachelor’s, or master’s programs through Coppel Corporate University .

In total, the company invested 2.5 million hours in training , equivalent to more than 20 hours per person.

Inclusion and accessibility initiatives were also strengthened , with adapted restrooms in 30 stores and a plan to expand these facilities to more than 290 stores by 2025. Additionally, some ATMs now operate in the Mayan language , reflecting Coppel’s commitment to linguistic and cultural diversity.

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