Danone Communities

This week, a joint initiative was inaugurated in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia, with the goal of improving the health of local communities through access to safe drinking water. The project is the result of a powerful collaboration between Danone Indonesia and Nazava Water Filters 💦 B Corp, a social business supported by Danone Communities since 2021. Recognizing the challenges faced by remote communities, the initiative will enable access of 1,000 Nazava water filters to households across NTT to help reduce the risk of waterborne diseases such as recurrent diarrhoea, which can hinder nutrient absorption and contribute to stunting. The inauguration ceremony, held in Oenaek and Sumlili villages, was attended by Retno Marsudi, UN Special Envoy for Water, along with leaders from Danone, Nazava, and local authorities. This is not the first collaboration between Danone Indonesia and Nazava. Since 2022, they have equipped schools with water filters, reaching 76,000 students in 2024. The availability of safe drinking water has led to a fourfold increase in hydration levels among students. This initiative is a clear example of how social enterprises from the Danone Communities portfolio can help scale impact, strengthen local partnerships, and contribute to national health priorities. #SafeDrinkingWater #HealthyHydration #Danone

Welcome Cova ! This new investment reflects our commitment to improving health by providing access to safe drinking water to as many people as possible and also our belief in the power of economic models to drive lasting impact on health.

Danone Communities joins Incofin Investment Management and all the other private and institutional investors to celebrate the final closing of the Water Access Acceleration fund (W2AF) at EUR 61 million, a big step in improving the health of vulnerable populations through safe drinking water. Launched in 2023, the W2AF is the very first impact equity fund dedicated to investing in safe drinking water businesses, already supporting Rite Water Solutions (India) Limited and SPOUTS International. We are proud to be part of this pioneering initiative, embodying the health mission of Danone.

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 On World Health Day, putting into the spotlight “the health of mothers and babies, as the foundation of healthy families and communities”, Danone Communities is proud to contribute to two critical areas of health that we are actively addressing: safe drinking water and iron deficiency. By boosting innovative start-ups giving access to safe drinking water and quality nutrition, we aim to create sustainable solutions that address critical health issues. ➡️ Safe drinking water is essential for mums and kids Hydration needs for pregnant and lactating women are significantly higher, with an increase of 12% during pregnancy and 37% during breastfeeding. During these key periods, waterborne diseases pose a major risk to vulnerable women. Danone Communities contributes through its expertise and funding of social enterprises to bring relevant access to safe hydration to women. ➡️ Tackling Iron Deficiency  Iron deficiency is a widespread issue that affects millions, particularly women and children. Danone Communities supports Lucky Iron Life which provides innovative solutions to combat iron deficiency. By integrating simple, effective tools into daily routines, we help improve iron intake and overall health. Join us in celebrating World Health Day and raising awareness about the importance of safe drinking water and iron deficiency. Together, we can make a difference.

A basic need, a global crisis : 55% of the population lacks access to safe drinking water. Danone Communities addresses this challenge by supporting safe water enterprises worldwide.   Together, we enable vulnerable populations to drink more and drink better. Water filters of Nazava Water Filters 💦 B Corp in Indonesia, Water kiosks of Naandi Water in India, or community water systems in Nigeria are just a few examples of the innovative models and solutions that are sold, with a large-scale impact on the health of millions of consumers. "Before Naandi, children suffered from fluoride-contaminated water. Now, they're healthy and can attend school," says a village headmistress, using the water filtered and sold in rural areas in India. On March 22nd, World Water Day was the occasion for Danone Communities to celebrate our unique approach to water advocacy with powerful facts. Today, Danone Communities and the W2AF* support 12 safe water enterprises giving access to safe drinking water to more than 20 millions of consumers every day.     *W2AF = Water Access Acceleration Fund, the first water focused blended finance impact Fund with Danone as Anchor investor, managed by Incofin. #WorldWaterDay #ThatsDanoneWaters #DanoneCommunities #SafeDrinkingWater 

We are thrilled to announce that the Water Access Acceleration Fund (W2AF), managed by Incofin Investment Management in which #Danone proudly invested in 2023, has made a new investment in SPOUTS International. This investment aims to expand safe water access in Africa, supporting local innovation to address water access and reduce carbon emissions🌍   Founded in 2014, SPOUTS manufactures and distributes ceramic water filters under the brand Purifaaya. These filters provide an affordable, safe drinking water solution, eliminating the need to boil water — a common practice in Africa that relies heavily on firewood and charcoal.   Through this investment, combined with an incredible collective work, the safe water enterprises supported by Danone Communities and the W2AF provided access to safe drinking water to 20.8 million people around the world in 2024.   At Danone, we believe that international cooperation combined with market-based solutions is an innovative approach that allows for large-scale impact. We aim to continue increasing the number of people with access to safe drinking water, striving for a sustainable impact on health!   Together, we can make a difference💧   #Danone #WaterAccess #Sustainability #ImpactInvestment #Innovation

This week is the national week of the fight against malnutrition in France, a critical time to highlight a pressing issue that affects 2 million people in France and over 2 billion worldwide… 💧 Proper hydration is crucial in preventing waterborne diseases like diarrhea. Those diseases prevent people’s ability to absorb the nutrients they receive, contributing to malnutrition. At Danone Communities we support social businesses around the world providing access to quality food and safe drinking water to vulnerable populations through innovative solutions. For example, by commercializing water filters for home use and distributing them for free in schools, Aqua Clara Kenya provides access to safe drinking water to over 105,000 people in Kenya, with a significant impact on their health: ➡️ A study* showed the reduction of the occurence of diarrhea among young children for 79% of households equipped with water filters, contributing to reduce the risks of stunting. By reducing waterborne diseases, we are making significant strides in the fight against malnutrition. Supporting such impactful initiatives makes a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of people, creating a sustainable impact on their health. This is what we stand for each day, at Danone Communities, together with the entrepreneurs and teams of the social business we support, and with local communities around the world. #Malnutrition #Healthyhydration #SafeDrinkingWater #ImpactonHealth #Socialbusiness *𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑐𝑒: 𝑆𝑎𝑓𝑖 𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑦𝑎, 𝐶𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑠𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡, 𝑊𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛𝑦𝑎 𝑃𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑗𝑎 𝑆𝐴𝐶𝐶𝑂 𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠, 𝐽𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑦 2018