La Constancia has been recognized as one of the three most sustainable companies in El Salvador in the first edition of the Merco Environmental, Social and Ethical Responsibility in El Salvador (ESG) Ranking. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability, ethics, and community development.
In the Global Ranking of Most Responsible Companies ESG, which evaluated the best 100 companies in the country, La Constancia obtained 2nd place at the national level. Merco (Monitor Empresarial de Reputación Corporativa) is the main monitor in Latin America that evaluates business reputation, considering both business practices and corporate ethics and public perception.
For La Constancia, “sustainability is its business”. Since its founding in 1906, it has evolved its approach from a commitment to its employees to a comprehensive strategy based on innovation, environmental responsibility, and social development, impacting communities with training projects for shopkeepers and pupuserías. In the area of water protection, La Constancia is leading the ISKALI initiative, an ecological restoration project on the San Salvador volcano. Since 2021, the company has been the first in El Salvador to produce 100% of its beverages with renewable energy in all its production plants.
In addition, La Constancia was recognized in the TOP 10 most responsible companies with 2nd place in the environmental ranking, 1st place in the social area and 5th place in ethics and governance. While 1st place in the Food and Beverage sector. These results reflect its commitment to transparency, quality, and sustainability in all its operations.
La Constancia is proud to be recognized as one of the most responsible companies in environmental and social issues. We thank Merco for this mission, which reflects the company’s commitment not only to our value chain and the quality of our products, but also to the development of the country and, especially, to the communities where we operate. So we thank Merco again for considering us in its ranking, as this recognition is a reward for the efforts of all our collaborators and reinforces our commitment to continue generating value for our customers and communities, always with the quality that characterizes us, said Carol Colorado, Legal and Corporate Affairs Director of the company.
The company has implemented several sustainable initiatives, including reducing water consumption in its production, using renewable energy in its operations, and investing in the development of local suppliers.
In addition to this recent recognition in the Merco ESG Responsibility Ranking, La Constancia has previously been highlighted as part of the Top 5 leading corporate brands in El Salvador, consolidating its reputation in the market. With its focus on circular economy, energy efficiency and conservation of natural resources, the company continues to make a difference and reaffirm its commitment to a more sustainable future.