Coca-Cola Beverages in Nepal in partnership with various Nepal-based organizations is committed to reducing shared water challenges around Nepal by enhancing community water resilience and improving the health of priority watersheds. We organize various projects that integrate innovation and indigenous knowledge to provide access to safe drinking water for community schools as well as support an ecosystem for sustainable natural water resources

2.1.WASH systems in community schools:

Many schools in Nepal face infrastructural deficiencies in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), which impact students’ health, attendance, and overall learning environment. To address these challenges, Bottlers Nepal, in partnership with various agencies, has been providing access to clean drinking water and handwashing facilities at community schools.

In Chitwan, Narayani Model Secondary School, one of the largest community schools in the region, serves over 3,800 students, including both day scholars and residential students. The school requires a substantial amount of water for daily activities. Through the WASH project supported by Bottlers Nepal, 2 UF filter systems were installed, along with drinking water supplies connected to 12 bottle filler taps and 8 bubbler faucet taps across 4 water stations with dual spouts. This project is expected to recharge 18 lakh liters of water annually. Additionally, the Seven Flags Approach for Total Sanitation Program (7 FATS) was implemented, creating child clubs where members received training on the School WASH Program. Similar infrastructures were developed at Saradpur Secondary School and Mohan Secondary School in Chitwan.

In Pokhara, at Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya, drinking water and handwashing stations were established, along with a rainwater harvesting system. This system is anticipated to meet about half of the water demand for over 1,300 students and a large team of teachers and administrative staff residing on this residential campus.

2.2.Groundwater Recharge in Balaju Park Area in the Kathmandu Metropolitan City: Addressing Increased Urban Water Demand:

Groundwater re-charge is vital as fast-paced urbanization grows in cities, where the open soil areas are hard to find. Bottlers Nepal focuses on increasing water security through a context-based approach to water replenishment, advocacy for smart water policies, and responsible water use across our operations and supply chain.

In 2023, Bottlers Nepal supported the rejuvenation of the dried stone sprouts in Baishdhara-Balaju Park. The project includes the installation of a recharge trench (Rain Garden), 21 recharge wells, slope protection, and Surface/Underdrainage work. The project aims to replenish 30,000 KL per annum from the forest and park area which will help address the increased demand for urban water.

2.3.Innovative Water Management Solution at Kanti Children’s Hospital

In July 2019, efficient water management, Rainwater Harvesting, and groundwater recharge systems were installed at Kanti Children's hospital, with the support of Bottlers Nepal Ltd and as executed by SmartPaani Pvt. Ltd. The hospital falls in the north belt of the valley, which is highly suitable for recharge and the project will benefit the surrounding communities dependent on well water by helping to replenish shallow groundwater. In addition, the project helps reduce the stress on the sewage system at the hospital. The current urban flooding has primarily been due to rainwater flowing to the drain. With the implementation of more rainwater recharge projects, solutions to reduction in urban flooding could be achieved.

2.4.First Integrated Water Management System at the Central Referral Hospital of Nepal

In 2018, Coca-cola Beverages Nepal installed rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge systems at the Teaching Hospital Premises. This first integrated water management system annually replenishes 30,000 KL of water.