Coca-Cola İçecek to Fund Next Phase of ‘Restoring River Ravi Project’

LAHORE ( WNAM REPORT ):  In a step towards water sustainability, Coca-Cola İçecek (CCI) Pakistan announced its new funding for Restoring River Ravi Project, during a stakeholder strategy session. As part of its broader sustainability commitment, CCI Pakistan has pledged to achieve water neutrality by 2030. The Restoring River Ravi Project reflects this ambition, focusing on scalable and community-driven water replenishment initiatives in Lahore and Faisalabad.
“This project is not only about infrastructure—it is about long-term impact, collaboration, and responsibility,” said Mr. Sunay Sanlı, General Manager, CCI Pakistan. “We are proud to bring this vision to life in partnership with WWF and local institutions. Our goal is to create measurable change by restoring water sources and strengthening our commitment to the communities we serve.” A seasoned professional with international experience in Türkiye, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, Mr. Sanlı, who is of Turkish origin, brings a global sustainability outlook to CCI’s work.
The session was attended by representatives of CCI, The Coca-Cola Pakistan, and WWF, which is the implementing partner of Restoring River Ravi Project. The session highlighted CCI’s water stewardship strategy including investments in rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge wells, floating wetland systems, and awareness campaigns like “Fix the Leak”. CCI Pakistan has previously invested USD 120,000 in water replenishment initiatives for the Ravi Basin, with a current capacity of 100 million liters and expansion underway in Faisalabad. The Restoring River Ravi Project underscores CCI’s commitment to environmental responsibility, sustainable development, and inclusive growth.
Coca-Cola Icecek, is a multinational beverage company, operating as part of Türkiye’s leading conglomerate, Anadolu Group. CCI has a total of 33 bottling plants, and 3 fruit processing plants in 12 countries, including Türkiye, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, Jordan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Syria, offering a wide range of beverages to a population base of 600 million people. The company continues to work closely with public and private sector partners to deliver on its vision of a water-secure and sustainable Pakistan.