CAO’s Letter to
Stakeholders

In Coca-Cola FEMSA, we are placing sustainability at the heart of our organization. Throughout our operating structures and geographies, it represents the strategic pillar that guides our business decisions. Working together, we are tackling sustainability challenges in a holistic way with focus on the our people, our community and our planet pillars.

María del Carmen Alanis Figueroa
Corporate Affairs Officer

Notably, on September 21st, 2021, we placed the first sustainability-linked bonds in the Mexican market for Ps. 9.4 billion (US$470 million).

We recognize the great responsibility that our company has as part of a global ecosystem, and we reinforce our commitment to positively contribute to the development of the communities where we operate. We view sustainability as an interrelated system in which every action that our company undertakes directly impacts our society and our environment.

We’re committed to create social, environmental, and economic value by encouraging dialogue and continuous interaction with our interest groups in order to develop and deploy programs and initiatives that address their particular needs and ensuring the construction of responsible environments throughout our value chain.

Now, we’ve set our sights on new ambitions and a new recap, recognizing that we can only address the challenges we face both internally and externally through cooperative, equitable, and solid alliances, mainly focused on interest groups with an inclusion and diversity scope.

Consistent with our commitment to our social footprint, in collaboration with The Coca-Cola Company, The Coca‑Cola Foundation, and FEMSA Foundation, together we carry out projects designed to improve communities’ standard of living by helping them with digital training and economic empowerment, and community wellbeing, while working to provide them with safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene education. Additionally, we work to strengthen water funds and conserve water basins through sustainable initiatives involving partnerships with several key stakeholders.

Notably, on September 2021, we placed the first sustainability-linked bonds in the Mexican market for Ps. 9.4 billion (US$470 million). For this first issuance, we’re focusing on the sustainable and efficient use of water, committing to the achievement of a water use ratio of 1.26 liters of water per liter of beverage produced by 2026. This milestone transaction was made possible by the collaboration of our tremendous multidisciplinary team of executives, who represented all engaged areas of our company. This reinforces our commitment to a comprehensive water management strategy, guaranteeing efficient use, promoting conservation and replenishment, and facilitating access to safe water in the communities where we operate.

Looking ahead, our communication strategy will become an important component of our business strategy. Our goal is to reposition our corporate brand and identity to enhance our company’s reputation among different external audiences, providing powerful messages.

Coca-Cola FEMSA is in the process of updating and strengthening its ESG (environmental, social, and governance) strategy. This way, we will boost our business's ability to manage operational risks and reinforce our company’s ability to recognize and take advantage of potential opportunities.