Protecting water is a shared responsibility and an investment in Peru’s future. That is why, at Aquafondo, we are delighted to celebrate the third edition of the 2026 Water Responsible Company (EHR) Seal Awards Gala, an event where we recognize companies that turn their commitment to water into concrete actions to strengthen water security and contribute to the country’s sustainable development.
We gathered at the Larco Museum alongside representatives from the private sector, international cooperation organizations, government, and academia to celebrate organizations making a meaningful difference through their initiatives.
With the support of Global Water Partnership South America, we recognized 24 companies for their 29 projects, which collectively mobilized more than S/ 140 million in investments and benefited over 370,000 people across Peru.
Through the Water Responsible Company (EHR) Seal, we recognize companies that voluntarily go beyond regulatory compliance and demonstrate their commitment through concrete, verifiable initiatives.
To ensure a rigorous assessment, the submitted projects underwent several stages of evaluation, including document review, environmental assessment, and independent technical evaluation.
Winners of the Water Culture category
Promoting a Water Conservation Culture That Drives Lasting Change
We firmly believe that building a future with greater water security also requires education, awareness-raising, and the promotion of responsible habits.
That is why we recognized seven projects in the Water Culture category that help bring water conservation closer to individuals and communities.
From good environmental practices to educational initiatives and programs aimed at improving access to safe water, these projects remind us that every learning experience can become an opportunity to drive positive change.
- Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN) with Good Environmental Practices.
- Softys with Softys Contigo.
- GCM Perú with School Hydroponics Using Desalinated Seawater.
- cbc Perú with Public Investment Development Program.
- Arca Continental Lindley with Safe Water for Pucusana.
- Universidad Tecnológica del Perú (UTP) with Responsible Water Use.
- PepsiCo with Positive Agriculture.
We are proud to highlight these initiatives because, by promoting knowledge and participation, we help foster a more conscious and responsible relationship with water.
In doing so, we strengthen a culture that recognizes the value of water and understands that protecting it is essential to our collective well-being.
Winners of the Water Innovation category
Recognizing Innovation That Transforms Water Management
We know that innovation is essential to finding new ways to use, recover, and manage water efficiently.
That is why, in the Water Innovation category, we recognized 17 projects that incorporate new technologies, optimize production processes, promote water reuse, and strengthen water monitoring.
We celebrate initiatives that demonstrate how it is possible to move toward more sustainable production models and develop solutions that address the challenges of water management.
- Orygen with Dry Cleaning System for Solar Panels.
- SIDERPERU with Water Treatment Plant.
- La Calera with Yaku Muyu.
- Netafim with Grow, Farmer.
- Rotoplas with Circular Water Efficiency in the Production Process.
- COREHIDRO with COREHIDRO Smart Water Monitoring System.
- San Antonio with Before Discharge: Effluent Management.
- Veolia Perú with He-Tracer.
- cbc Perú with Optimization of Water Recovery Through Reverse Osmosis.
- ENGIE with Water for the Future: Water Security in Ocucaje.
- ENGIE with Seeds of Water.
- Compañía Minera Poderosa with Vijus Circular.
- Fenix with Humidity Turned into Energy.
- Newmont with Water for Cajamarca.
- Camposol with Smart Reservoir Management.
- PepsiCo with Resource Conservation.
- Tecnofil with Water Recovery in Copper Processing.
Through these initiatives, we highlight the potential of innovation to improve water efficiency, recover resources, and contribute to more responsible water management in business operations.
Winners of the Nature-Based Solutions for Watershed Management Category
Committed to Ecosystem Conservation and Ancestral Solutions
Water security also begins in the territories and ecosystems that supply and regulate our water resources. That is why we promote the recognition of initiatives that contribute to nature conservation, the restoration of traditional water infrastructure, and greater watershed resilience.
In the Nature-Based Solutions for Watershed Management category, we recognized five projects focused on ecosystem conservation, water reuse, and the restoration of ancestral water management systems such as qochas, amunas, and aqueducts.
- Coca-Cola Perú with Qochas Project.
- Grupo Vanguard Internacional with Water Reuse for Huarango Tree Conservation in Ica.
- AJE Perú with Aqueduct Restoration.
- AJE Perú with Goldenberry Cultivation and Spectacled Bear Conservation.
- PepsiCo with Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Amunas.
Through these projects, we highlight the importance of conserving our ecosystems and restoring traditional knowledge and infrastructure that reflect the historical relationship between communities and water.
We also reaffirm our commitment to Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) and initiatives that help address the specific water challenges faced by each territory.
Strengthening a Business Network Committed to the Future of Water
For us, recognition does not end with the awards gala. We want the recognized initiatives to inspire new projects, foster partnerships, and encourage more organizations to integrate water security into their sustainability strategies.
That is why the recognized companies become part of the Water Responsible Companies Network (EHR Network), a platform we promote to foster collaboration, share knowledge and lessons learned, and strengthen the impact of corporate initiatives that support water conservation and security.
At Aquafondo, we congratulate all the companies and teams recognized with the 2026 Water Responsible Company (EHR) Seal. We celebrate their commitment to innovation, their efforts to develop sustainable solutions, and their decision to actively contribute to Peru’s water security.
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