Conserving Water: A Long-term Commitment to Sustainability
Worldwide, water levels are depleting. Swelling global population, rapid economic development, urbanization and climate change are straining the natural balance in water bodies, calling for urgent and sustainable action. As a beverage company that values an individuals’ entitlement to water, we focus on optimizing water efficiency, treating wastewater effectively, rejuvenating fresh water sources, and replenishing more water than we consume in manufacturing of beverages.
Key Highlights 2023
1.54 Liters
of water per 1 liter of final product for beverage production (~9.0% Improvement since 2022)
2.02 times
Water Recharge Ratio
12.95 Billion
Liters Water replenished in 2023
124
Water Bodies adopted & maintained
Water Conservation: Key Focus Areas
We have identified four core areas to realize our water conservation goals. They are:
Rainwater harvesting
Adoption and maintenance of ponds & check dams
Wastewater management
Process improvements
Focused Initiatives for Water Stewardship
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
The triple-sided strategy focused on reduce, reuse, and recycle forms the cornerstone of our water management and conservation strategy. Key measures include reducing water consumption per liter of beverage produced and cutting down wastage; improving water efficiency through reuse and multiple process improvements; and rainwater harvesting to recycle and replenish groundwater levels. Additionally, freshwater demand in perennially water-stressed areas is being actively managed by VBL without putting further burden on the underground reserves. Concentrated efforts are also being made to minimize the negative impacts of water on the environment, ecosystems and human health.
Staying Water Positive
Sustainable water management fosters meeting the current water needs while ensuring adequate water reserves for our future generations. Aligned with this, we are committed to remain water positive and replenish more water than we consume. In 2023, we consumed only half of the replenished water for production.
The Right to Clean Water
For every living thing to enjoy access to clean water, we must use it responsibly. In this context, we are fostering water resilience and making extensive efforts towards reducing water usage and increasing efficiency across our value chain.
Wastewater Management
It’s our responsibility to ensure that the water discharged from our plants back into the ecosystem is of sufficient quality. To fulfil this, 100% of the water discharged from all VBL’s manufacturing facilities across India is treated in effluent treatment plants.
