Dar es Salaam. Coca-Cola Kwanza has received the United Nations Business Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Award 2026 from the Global Compact Network Tanzania (GCNT) in recognition of its contribution to advancing SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
The award recognises a project implemented under the Coca-Cola system’s Africa Water Stewardship Initiative, which represents a nearly $25 million investment to help address critical water-related challenges in local communities across 20 African countries by 2030.
In Tanzania, the initiative involves a $1.94 million investment focused on restoring the Ruvu Basin, a vital water source for Dar es Salaam residents and a lifeline for communities, farms and businesses across eastern Tanzania.
The project is a joint effort involving the Coca-Cola system in Tanzania, Global Water Challenge, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Wami-Ruvu Basin Water Board.
It aims to deliver tangible impact through initiatives including tree planting and the adoption of more climate-resilient livelihood practices, benefiting at least 2,000 farmers.
The award was presented by GCNT during the third edition of the Business SDG Awards Gala on June 26, 2026.
GCNT recognised the project for demonstrating a commitment to embedding the Sustainable Development Goals into core business operations and contributing to Tanzania’s 2030 Agenda.
“We are immensely proud of this recognition, which demonstrates the impact of collective action,” said David Chait, general manager of Coca-Cola Kwanza, a company in the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa group.
“Water is essential to people and ecosystems and is the main ingredient in most of our products. We aim to promote water stewardship within our business and beyond, to increase water-use efficiency and treat and return safe water to communities.
“This project in Tanzania is a strong example of our deep-rooted commitment to Africa and our belief that we are most successful when we work hand in hand with our partners and dedicated implementing organisations.”
The award-winning project focuses on improving water replenishment through nature-based solutions, restoring catchment areas and supporting more sustainable water management in the Ngerengere catchment of the Ruvu sub-basin.
The recognition highlights the importance of partnerships in addressing complex water challenges and the role of collaborative action in building a more sustainable and water-secure future for Tanzania.
