During Water Week, Costa Brava Mediterranean Foods Contributes Its Drop Toward Universal, Safe, and Affordable Access to Clean Water

World Water Week has been celebrated annually since 1991. As a company committed to both the community and the environment, our goal is to reduce water consumption as much as possible — which is why all our plants have taken action to fight climate change.

Food production and the energy used for it involve both direct and indirect water consumption. The total volume of water used in our daily activities is known as the “water footprint.” This footprint is not only shaped by the production of the goods and services we consume, but also by the direct use of water in our everyday lives. Reducing our water footprint plays an essential role in combating the climate crisis and contributes to a more sustainable environment.

It’s important to remember that 1,385 cubic meters — roughly half of an Olympic swimming pool — is the average annual water footprint per person. This is the amount of fresh water needed to produce everything a person eats, wears, and uses to get from one place to another — in short, to live their daily routine.