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

Plain water is the healthiest hydration option. We make water more desirable and with superior taste and quality. Our water brands evian, Volvic and Harrogate Spring Water offer natural mineral waters known for their high quality and unique taste.

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.

Circular packaging and reducing emissions

Sustainability

Packaging is essential to bringing water and its health benefits to people, and this needs to be done in the most responsible way. Plastic pollution is an important issue. The system for plastic packaging needs to evolve and we want to be a part of the solution. We are working with experts to invest in the circular economy of packaging, keeping bottles in the loop and out of nature so that plastic can be recycled and reused. In the UK & Ireland, our evian, Volvic and Harrogate bottles are recyclable. We're also working to increase the amount of recycled plastic in our bottles. Since early 2025, all our evian and Volvic bottles have been made from 100% recycled PET*. We are also committed to carbon reduction. We have set out a roadmap to reduce emissions in line with our global target and are our full supply chain in line with our 1.5°C, SBTi verified, carbon reduction target by 2030.

We have focused on reducing emissions through: using renewable energy at bottling sites, optimising transport, making packaging improvements and developing new innovations.

*Excludes cap and label

Find out more about how we’re delivering on nature through our brands

Healthy hydration

Research and Innovation

We invest in research and innovation to ensure that our brands offer the right formats, natural goodness and healthy options to people of all ages. At Danone, we have invested in scientific research to explore the link between hydration and health. Our longstanding participation in science-led projects with world leading experts as well as with local professional healthcare organisations established our position as a leader in the field of hydration and health. We actively promote water as the healthiest drink and are convinced that variety and taste are essential to improve people’s habits. Across our portfolio of water brands, we offer still, sparkling and naturally flavoured waters.

Our UK water brands

Today’s consumers prioritize drinks that are tasty, natural, and sustainably produced. Their goal is to look after their health and immune systems with products in convenient formats that can be consumed anywhere and anytime.

evian

evian natural mineral water gets its unique composition from a 15-year journey through the French Alps. Starting out as snow or rain, it slowly travels through glacial rocks, which enriches it with minerals and gives it a crisp taste.

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Harrogate spring water

Harrogate Spring Water was founded in 2002. Today, we’re still bringing to life the essence of Harrogate. Harrogate Spring Water is available across many premium bars, restaurants and hotels across the UK.

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Volvic

Volvic, one of Danone’s main natural mineral water brands, takes its roots in the volcanic region of Auvergne, in France. Deeply committed to promoting healthy hydration, Volvic’s mission is to reinvigorate you through a portfolio of healthy beverages. With Volvic, you can taste Nature’s force in every sip.

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