Arca Continental and Fundación Coca-Cola México invest MXN $1.20 million in 4 new “Escuelas con Agua” in Allende, Nuevo León

• The installation of these rainwater harvesting systems will benefit over 1,000 students, with an annual capture potential of 900,000 liters of rainwater—equivalent to 90 water trucks.

• This initiative is part of Arca Continental’s water security strategy, aligned with its sustainable business model.

Allende, Nuevo León – July 1, 2025.– As part of their commitment to increasing access to water and promoting a culture of responsible use, Arca Continental—one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the world—and Fundación Coca-Cola México, in collaboration with the Municipality of Allende, inaugurated two of four new rainwater harvesting systems at local schools as part of the “Escuelas con Agua” (Schools with Water) program.

The inauguration ceremony took place at “Sidrac Flores” Secondary School, one of the beneficiary institutions, where local authorities, the school community, and allies gathered to celebrate this step toward equitable access to water.

With a total investment of MXN $1.20 million, these installations will benefit around 1,000 students and enable the collection of up to 900,000 liters of rainwater annually—equivalent to 90 tanker trucks—depending on rainfall and usage. This is enough to cover 3 to 5 months of water needs in the schools.

The program is complemented by educational workshops for students, teachers, and families, designed to foster a culture of responsible water use that extends beyond the classroom and into homes.

Eduardo Leal Buenfil, Mayor of Allende, commented:
“We are very happy to launch this project and, above all, grateful to Arca Continental and Fundación Coca-Cola for including our municipality and joining forces to bring this benefit to the entire community.”

José Juan Estrada Salazar, Director of the Northeast Region at Arca Continental México, added:
“At Arca Continental, we are committed to making a positive difference in the communities where we operate. Installing these rainwater harvesting systems is a clear example of how we generate shared value by joining forces with governments and partners to improve school environments and provide younger generations with access to clean water and better living conditions.”

This initiative is part of Arca Continental’s water security strategy, aligned with its sustainable business model, which aims to ensure water availability and access for people, communities, and business operations.

To date, Arca Continental has inaugurated over 130 “Escuelas con Agua” in its operating territories, benefiting more than 47,000 students. These schools are part of the more than 600 included in Fundación Coca-Cola México’s national initiative.

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About Arca Continental

Arca Continental is a company engaged in the production, distribution, and sale of beverages under The Coca-Cola Company’s brands, as well as savory snacks under the Bokados brand in Mexico, Inalecsa in Ecuador, and Wise in the United States. With a distinguished track record of over 99 years, Arca Continental is the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in the Americas and one of the most important in the world. Through its Coca-Cola franchise, the company serves a population of over 128 million across northern and western Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, northern Argentina, and the southwestern United States. Arca Continental is publicly traded on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the symbol "AC". 

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About Fundación Coca-Cola México
As the social impact arm of Coca-Cola México, Fundación Coca-Cola México has been committed for more than 25 years to generating measurable, long-lasting change in the country. Its main strategic goal is to provide sustainable access to water for Mexicans and promote its responsible use through innovative initiatives.
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About Isla Urbana
Since 2009, Isla Urbana has been dedicated to scaling rainwater harvesting through the design and installation of rainwater capture and purification systems. The organization mainly focuses on schools and low-income families experiencing high levels of water scarcity across Mexico.