Why it is important: 785 million people in the world lack access to basic drinking-water services, including 144 million people who are dependent on surface water. Globally, at least 2 billion people use a contaminated drinking water source. Contaminated water can transmit diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, typhoid, and polio. Contaminated drinking water is estimated to cause 485,000 deaths each year*. How Danone acts: We have partnered with local non-governmental organisations, entrepreneurs and other businesses to increase access to safe water in regions that lack facilities and safe drinking water sources. Through , we have supported many initiatives to improve access to safe drinking water for communities in need. 1,482,000,000 Liters of water provided in 2020 10,000,000 People impacted Our brands are also part of the solution. For example, through Danone communities, Volvic contributes to ensuring safe drinking water for communities in need, in Asia, Africa and Latin America. : since 2019, for every liter consumed, one liter of safe drinking water is supplied to people who need access to it. * WHO, UN 1 liter for 1 liter Danone Communities