Arca Continental recognized for its self-generation energy project in Ecuador

- Empresa Eléctrica de Quito certifies Arca Continental’s Self-Generation Project at El Inca Plant - The project will generate 18 megawatts and power beverage production plants in Quito, Guayaquil, and Santo Domingo.

Quito, September 2024. –Arca Continental Ecuador has been certified by Quito Electric Company (EEQ) for its self-generation project at the El Inca industrial plant. This initiative, which incorporates advanced technology and renewable energy sources, will allow the company to reduce its reliance on the conventional electrical grid at its beverage production plants located in Quito, Guayaquil, and Santo Domingo.

This project will generate 18 megawatts of energy to support the operations of the bottling plant nationwide. It ensures the continuous production and supply of products for over 220,000 retailers, who play a key role in Ecuador's economic growth and recovery. It also supports the jobs of more than 9,700 employees.

At Arca Continental, we are deeply committed to our mission of nourishing and hydrating millions of families by providing high-quality products. This is part of our sustainable business model, which not only creates value for people but also benefits the economy and the environment.

About Arca Continental Arca Continental produces, distributes, and markets beverages under The Coca-Cola Company brand, as well as snacks under the Bokados brand in Mexico, Inalecsa in Ecuador, and Wise in the United States. With an outstanding history spanning more than 97 years, Arca Continental is the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America, and one of the largest in the world. Through its Coca-Cola franchise, the company serves more than 128 million people in the Northern and Western regions in Mexico, as well as in Ecuador, Peru, in the Northern region of Argentina, and in the Southwestern United States. Arca Continental is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker “AC.” For more information about Arca Continental, please visit www.arcacontal.com

Contact:

Sofía Daniela Sierra, Communications and Sustainability Manager, Ecuador