The California Air Resources Board recently fined Bimbo Bakeries USA of Fort Worth, Texas, $305,250 for air quality violations that occurred in 2006 and 2007. CARB fleet inspectors cited Bimbo Bakeries — part of Grupo Bimbo, an international bakery leader — for failing to test their diesel trucks for excess emissions at 58 fleet facilities across the state.
“All businesses — including large conglomerates — that operate in California must adhere to clean air laws,” says CARB Chairman Mary Nichols. “Businesses stand to lose money, customers and goodwill if they skirt air quality laws.”
As part of the settlement, Bimbo Bakeries must:
Bimbo Bakeries paid $305,250 in penalties: $228,937.50 to the California Air Pollution Fund, which provides funding for projects and research to improve California’s air quality; and $76,312.50 to the Peralta Community College District to fund diesel emissions education courses.
