Waters
Water is vital for our health and well-being, but many of us are underhydrated, drink too much sugar, or in some parts of the world, do not have access to it. That’s why we’re committed to healthy hydration.
Water for all
Everyday around the world, we help hundreds of millions of people drink more water and reduce their intake of high sugar beverages by offering healthier alternatives, while protecting natural water resources. In countries with safe tap water, our water brands, such as evian and Volvic, offer natural mineral waters known for their high quality and unique taste. In countries where safe drinking water is more restricted, our brands like Bonafont in Mexico and AQUA in Indonesia provide access to safe, high-quality water.
18%
The share of water in Group sales in 2025
No.2
We’re the second world leader in packaged waters
€4.8bn
Of total sales in 2025
Hydration is vital to health
Around the world, almost half of adults and more than six in ten children do not drink enough water*, and when convenient water is not within reach, people are more likely to reach instead for something high in sugar
We help people drink more and drink better by making water the first choice and supporting healthier hydration habits. We offer a range of waters and healthy hydration beverages, including still, sparkling, flavoured and functional options, available in multiple formats and business models to support people’s healthy hydration everyday.
*Source: European Journal of Nutrition, 2015
Protecting natural water sources
Our natural mineral waters are filtered slowly through rocks over many years and reach the surface already pure as nature intended. We believe that these naturally pure sources of water are precious and need to be guarded and cared for.
This is why we invest in protecting local watersheds, working shoulder to shoulder with farmers, communities, municipalities and local water authorities, and in cutting water use across our operations through the 4R approach* (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Reclaim).
*In 2025, we achieved our goal to deploy 4R strategy to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and/or Reclaim the water in 99.3% of our production sites, representing more than 700 water-saving projects or activities.
Acting on our circular packaging journey
Today, in 2026, our packaging is already 96% recyclable and over 45% of Danone’s water volume put on the market are already in reusable jugs mainly in Asia and Latin America. We are also striving to continuously improve our impact: we have reduced 10% in plastic weight on our main water brands* 1.5L bottles and doubled the recycled PET (rPET) content between 2019 and 2025*. Danone has been one of the pioneers advocating for efficient and effective packaging collection and recycling systems. In addition, Danone voluntarily invests in inclusive collection initiatives through impact funds, in regions where waste management systems remain underdeveloped.
* Such as evian, Volvic, Font Vella, Lanjaron and Żywiec Zdroj.
Better access to safe drinking water
The importance of water for human health is unquestionable and makes us even more determined to keep innovating. We support innovative and viable social businesses which provide solutions combining safe drinking water quality standards with low environmental footprint (such as reusable XXL jugs or filtration), to more than 24,7 million people each day, through the Danone Communities fund and the W2AF.
Our Bonafont and Aqua brands also provide millions of people with greater access to drinking water.
2.5%
Freshwater accounts for only 2.5% of the planet's water
4.4bn
billion people globally lack access to safe drinking water
24,7m
million people with access to safe drinking water through the Danone Communities fund and the W2AF.
Discover our recent innovations
To be on the same "wavelength" as our consumers, we recently strengthened our portfolio with these innovations:
- Volvic ZEST Peach
- Hayat
Our flagship international brands
Today’s consumers prioritize drinks that are tasty, healthy, and natural. Their goal is to look after their health with products in convenient formats that can be consumed anywhere and anytime.
Our portfolio of balanced brands includes brands known worldwide for their composition, flavor, and ability to adapt to new lifestyles.
