As part of its commitment to the sustainable development of the territories where it operates, Coca-Cola Andina will support the Cerros de Renca Metropolitan Park by providing treated water from its plant in Renca for the irrigation of more than 80,000 native trees across an area of over 200 hectares.
The initiative, led by the Municipality of Renca, is supported by the Government of Santiago, developed by Corporación Cultiva and coordinated by Corporación 3xi, bringing together companies, foundations and organizations that have decided to contribute capabilities, resources and expertise to make this project possible.
As part of World Environment Day, more than one thousand people participated in a reforestation event and environmental activities, including employees from Coca-Cola Andina.
Renca Mayor Claudio Castro highlighted the importance of collaboration in making this initiative a reality. “Cities have very few opportunities to change their history. More than one hundred years ago, Santiago developed Santa Lucía Hill and later San Cristóbal Hill. Today, we have the opportunity to transform the Cerros de Renca into the next great metropolitan park of the capital. This project is supported by Teodoro Fernández’s Master Plan and an innovative water solution developed by Bonifacio Fernández, but its greatest strength lies not in the plans or the engineering. It lies in the ability to bring together the public sector, private organizations, civil society and thousands of residents around a shared vision.”
As part of this collaborative effort, Coca-Cola Andina will provide treated water from its Renca plant for the irrigation of the park.
In this regard, Gonzalo Said, Chairman of the Board of Coca-Cola Andina, stated: “Giving a second life to our treated water is a tangible way to transform a valuable resource into well-being for the community. We are proud to contribute to the Cerros de Renca Metropolitan Park by making this resource available to support the development of a major public space for thousands of residents. As part of the Renca community, we value the long-term relationship we have built over the years and the opportunity to contribute to the development of the community. This initiative reflects the value of public-private collaboration in driving practical and sustainable solutions with a positive impact on territories, combining innovation, responsible water stewardship and community development.”
The initiative will be implemented progressively between 2026 and 2030, combining reforestation, water infrastructure, trails, viewpoints, community spaces and citizen participation activities, with the aim of becoming one of Santiago’s most significant urban and environmental projects.
