Postobón allocated 60.46 billion pesos to socio-environmental programs in 2025

Postobón invested 60.46 billion pesos in socio-environmental initiatives during 2025, benefiting more than 187,000 people across Colombia.

The Colombian company increased its investments by 44% compared to the previous year. The funds focused mainly on water management, climate change, the circular economy and social development.

On the environmental front, Postobón cut water consumption per liter of beverage by 48% since 2013 and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 10.7% versus 2024. It also renewed its carbon-neutral certification for a third consecutive year and protected 35,047 hectares of strategic ecosystems.

Social programs such as MiPupitre and MiBici supported students in rural and urban areas. Emergency initiatives delivered drinking water to more than 25,000 people in critical situations. The company worked with over 4,200 mostly local suppliers and engaged more than 1,700 farming families through the HIT Social program.

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The Colombian government issued several decrees under the Economic, Social and Ecological Emergency declared due to floods in eight departments, including a 16% tax on digital bets and an $8.6 trillion addition to the 2026 budget. These measures aim to fund aid for victims and revive the local economy. Critics like Andi and AmCham question their impact on investment.

Chile's Finance Ministry, under Jorge Quiroz, recommended reviewing 402 programs for the 2027 budget, with 37% in Education, Social Development, and Health. Officials insist no social rights will be cut, aiming for spending efficiency. Responses followed the leak of internal memos sparking criticism.

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President Gustavo Petro defended Colombia's transition to clean energies, stating that oil exploration contracts from the last decade have not found large amounts of oil. He insisted on lowering the real interest rate to boost the economy. He highlighted advances like investments in solar substations and potential exports.

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