Business sustainability actions and water management policies have since come under scrutiny. santa maria zacatepecIn the state of pueblalocal private organizations and residents will file complaints about alleged environmental and social damage related to the company’s mining activities. bonafonta subsidiary of a multinational company Danone.
This November 12, 2025 Senate of the Republic A request was made to the Federal Consumer Prosecution Service (Occupation) to conduct an “immediate and transparent” investigation into the accusations of aquifer overexploitation, environmental damage, and social harm attributed to the company, according to the opinion voted in the Senate. Councilors stressed the urgent need to thoroughly investigate complaints received from local residents.
This recommendation goes beyond the analysis of specific complaints. The Senate of the Republic asked PROFECO to examine whether its water sustainability business plans, in particular those implemented by Danone with its 4R strategy, are truly integrated. Principles of environmental justice, protection of aquifers, and mechanisms for remediating ecological and social damage that may be suffered by the communities involved.
The senators warned that addressing these efforts in a superficial manner without a systematic approach will result in perpetuation of environmental liability, citing the document.
Along with the request addressed to PROFECO, the Senate requested that the National Water Commission (conagua) Conducting a review of compliance with granted concessions for water use in the area and highlighting the possibility of changing or canceling those that are contrary to the “public, environmental and community interests.”
In addition to this effort, additional requirements are placed on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (semal nut) publish a detailed report on the environmental impacts resulting from Bonafont mining operations. Analysis of sinkholes that have been active for more than four years, according to the opinion; and propose comprehensive compensation measures for affected communities.
The community of Santa María Zacatepec blames Bonafont for overexploitation of its water resources. deprivation of territory and acts constituting the potential for environmental destruction.
Although the company guarantees that its consumption is equivalent to: Industrial 0.09% of the aquifer, civil society organizations They claim the company was pumping between 1.4 and 2 million liters of water a day, a figure backed up by federal concessions.
The senators emphasized the need for a thorough analysis of each complaint raised in the town regarding aquifer depletion, environmental degradation, and social impacts reported by residents.
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