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Arca Continental is included in DJSI World 2024 among sustainability leading companies

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  • -Arca Continental joins the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 2024, ranking among the 300 most sustainable public companies in the world.  
  • -Only 10% of the 2,500 companies evaluated by S&P Global BMI make the DJSI World list, which is based on long-term economic, environmental and social sustainability criteria. 

Monterrey, Mexico, January 14th, 2025 - Arca Continental (BMV: AC), one of the world's largest Coca-Cola bottlers and parent company of Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages (CCSWB), announced today that it has been included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), positioning it among the 300 publicly traded companies globally that stand out in terms of sustainability. 

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  • Entering DJSI World involves passing an exhaustive evaluation of 600 indicators, covering areas such as corporate governance, ethics, risk management, environmental and social practices. 
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  • “Being part of the DJSI World reinforces our commitment to profitable and sustainable growth, aligned with our vision of generating and sharing value. This recognition is the result of our associates commitment to the communities we serve,” said Arturo Gutiérrez, CEO of Arca Continental. 

  • Some of the sustainability strategiesthat contributed to this achievement include: 

Environmental leadershipArca Continental implements a climate strategy aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, promoting a circular economy in its packaging, and strengthening water security. Through PetStar, it currently recovers 74% of the bottles it puts on the Mexican market, strengthening its position as the leading PET recycler in Mexico and a top bottler in the United States, producing bottles with an average of 50% recycled resin. 

Transformational alliances97% of its suppliers are local, helping them achieve high standards of quality and efficiency, operating under ethical, social, and environmental principles. Additionally, it supports nearly one million small businesses with development and digitalization programs. 

Positive social impactArca Continental focuses on understanding consumer preferences, managing talent, and generating a positive impact on communities. It currently implements close to 200 initiatives across five countries, designed to create a lasting impact. For example, in Mexico, it has equipped 100 schools with water harvesting systems, benefiting more than 40,000 people. 
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  • The inclusion of Arca Continentalin this global index consolidatesthe company’s commitment to sustainability and its efforts to integrate responsible and innovative practices throughout its value chain.  
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  • Led by Jorge H. Santos as chairman of the board, and Arturo Gutiérrez as CEO, Arca Continentalcontinues to receive recognition for having the best sustainability score awarded by the Mexican Stock Exchange. For the second consecutive year, it was included in Standard & Poor's Global Sustainability Yearbook, which recognizes the world's leading companies in corporate sustainability. Additionally, it has been included for six consecutive years in the DJSI MILA and FTSE4Good indices.

 

About Arca Continental 

 


  • Arca Continental is a company engaged in the production, distribution and sale of beverages under the brands owned by The Coca-Cola Company, as well as salty snacks under the brands Bokados in Mexico, Inalecsa in Ecuador, and Wise in the United States. With an outstanding track record of more than 98 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 more than 128 million in the northern and western regions of Mexico, as well as in Ecuador, Peru, the northern region of Argentina and the southwestern United States. Arca Continental is listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the symbol "AC".  

  • For more information about Arca Continental, please visit www.arcacontal.com/en.aspx 

  • Media contact:saladeprensa@arcacontal.com 

 


 

 

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