FEMSA Expands Water Stewardship Certification in Latin America

Coca-Cola FEMSA has obtained the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification for nine of its plants in Latin America, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable water management. The company, the largest Coca-Cola bottler by sales volume, received AWS certification for eight plants in 2024 and one in 2025.

The AWS certification promotes responsible water management within watersheds, focusing on efficient water use, impact reduction, and stakeholder collaboration. It also supports water replenishment and community projects in high-stress water areas by identifying shared challenges. The certification process is aligned with five objectives: water governance, sustainable water balance, water quality, protection of water-related areas, and access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Rafael Ramos, Technical and Supply Chain Director, Coca-Cola FEMSA, highlighted the significance of the certification, stating that each certified plant represents the company’s commitment to responsible water use and community well-being.

In 2024, Coca-Cola FEMSA certified plants in Apizaco, Morelia, San CristAbal de las Casas, Ojuelos, PacIfico, and Toluca in Mexico; Tocancipa in Colombia; and Mogi das Cruzes in Brazil. In 2025, the Managua plant in Nicaragua was added to the list.

The company has also implemented a broader water strategy based on three pillars: efficiency, access, and replenishment. It has reduced water usage to 1.36L per liter of beverage produced and aims to reach 1.26L by 2026. The company also conducts annual water risk assessments to identify priority areas for clean water access projects in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico. Since 2022, Coca-Cola FEMSA has replenished over 100% of the water it consumes through partnerships targeting water-stressed regions.