Siemens: The Future of Sustainable Manufacturing

Siemens' Mitras production facility in Mexico has secured Platinum certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, which assesses sustainable buildings globally.

The 18,700 square-metre site represents a dual milestone, becoming both the first Siemens production facility to receive LEED Platinum status and the first industrial building in Mexico to achieve LEED Platinum for Building Design and Construction: New Construction under LEED v4.

LEED operates as the world's most extensively utilised green building certification framework, spanning more than 180 countries. The system evaluates projects across multiple parameters, including energy efficiency, water management and overall financial performance. Platinum status is awarded exclusively to projects that demonstrate outstanding results across these benchmarks.

Judith Wiese, Chief People and Sustainability Officer of Siemens, says via LinkedIn: "For more than 130 years, Siemens has been part of Mexico's growth. Today, the country remains a strategic hub with highly skilled people enabling us to advance our own sustainability commitment while delivering innovation at scale for our customers."

Employee wellbeing takes priority

The Mitras production facility was revealed in 2022 and officially opened in 2024 to bolster and extend Siemens' manufacturing capabilities across northern Mexico. Located in Nuevo León, the plant combines sustainable practices with high-quality working conditions designed to enhance employee wellbeing.

The facility incorporates specific design elements to maintain superior air quality, optimised comfort levels and abundant natural light for workers. The site operates on 100% renewable energy sources.

Workstations throughout the factory feature adjustable configurations that prioritise worker comfort, whilst digital capabilities enhance workplace safety standards to reduce physical strain on employees.

The Mitras facility also uses an extensive array of digitalisation and sustainable infrastructure technologies developed by Siemens, encompassing digital monitoring platforms and energy management solutions.

According to Siemens, these solutions contribute to optimised production processes and enhanced operational transparency throughout the facility. The site has achieved approximately 40% reduction in power consumption compared to reference industrial buildings, whilst generating roughly 800 MWh of renewable energy each year through on-site solar production.

Judith says the facility's achievements provide "a blueprint for the future of sustainable manufacturing," due to its elevated sustainability standards and focus on employee wellbeing.

Advanced production operations

Siemens Mitras houses some of the company's most sophisticated manufacturing operations in northern Mexico. The plant undertakes plastic injection moulding alongside the production of low-voltage electrical components utilised in circuit protection and electrical technologies for constructing more resilient infrastructure.

According to Siemens, the LEED certification serves as a significant indicator of how sustainability and industrial competitiveness can progress simultaneously, with the company emphasising that responsible operations could be shaping the future of work across numerous industries.

Recognition for Mexican manufacturing

This achievement follows additional acknowledgements Siemens has garnered for its manufacturing presence throughout Mexico. In November 2024, the company obtained the Made in Mexico certification from the Ministry of Economy, which recognises the quality, innovation and national technological value of products manufactured within the country.

The company joined over 600 organisations holding this certification, all demonstrating commitment to Mexico's industrial development.

Alejandro Preinfalk, President and CEO of Siemens Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, said of the recognition: "This recognition is a testament to what we achieve when we combine talent, technology and vision. Currently, our six manufacturing sites integrate advanced technology and sustainable practices, transferring knowledge and adding national value to global chains. We want Mexican manufacturing to continue to be synonymous with innovation and sustainability".