Empowering communities: Protecting water resources in water-stressed areas

In the Philippines and worldwide, people are experiencing the impact of a warming planet through water changes — from floods to droughts to rising ocean temperatures. These changes adversely affect farming communities and create challenges in food production.

With a presence in more than 200 countries and territories, The Coca-Cola Company recognizes its responsibility to protect local water resources and help people who live in places that face water scarcity. Coca-Cola prioritizes communities near its facilities, urban hubs where its products are sold, and rural farming areas where it sources and grows its ingredients.

The company also invests in initiatives to reduce water in making beverages and to treat and reuse water where possible. The goal is to return to nature and communities the amount of water used to produce its products. The company’s priorities are efforts to preserve nature and biodiversity and promote advanced water management practices.

In the Philippines, water stewardship programs led by the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines are aiding farmers in securing water for their crops through enhanced irrigation efficiency and reduced water contamination.

Watershed projects supported by the CCFPI promote nature-based solutions, such as reforestation, wetland and meadow restoration, invasive species removal, and check dam construction. These projects highlight the importance of sustainable food production systems and resilient agricultural practices, as they aim to boost farmers’ productivity and empower communities to build resilience against climate change.