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MCS Coca-Cola LLC Celebrates 25 Years of Happiness

Today marks the 25th anniversary of MCS Coca-Cola LLC, the first Mongolian national company to join the Coca-Cola family under the slogan “Bringing the World’s Brand to Mongolia.”

 

Founded with ambition and the determination to build something meaningful, the company has spent the past 25 years successfully introducing international standards to Mongolia while elevating the country’s beverage manufacturing, marketing, and management practices. Today, MCS Coca-Cola has grown into the Coca-Cola family’s representative in Mongolia, serving 16,000 customers nationwide with a team of more than 1,200 employees.

 

How Did Coca-Cola Come to Mongolia?

 

When MCS Group obtained the Coca-Cola franchise rights in 2001, it opened the door for Mongolia to become part of the global marketplace and learn from international best practices. The company’s first production facility began operations in 2002, bringing the first locally produced bottled Coca-Cola beverages to Mongolian consumers.

 

Today, MCS Coca-Cola operates in accordance with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 international standards, producing and distributing more than 20 brands, including Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Bonaqua, Fuze Tea, Minute Maid, and Schweppes.

 

Bringing International Best Practices to Mongolia

 

MCS Coca-Cola has continuously led the industry by localizing global best practices in marketing, sales, and distribution. One of the company’s key initiatives has been implementing Coca-Cola’s RED (Right Execution Daily) system, introducing standardized practices such as advance customer ordering, cooler placement, shelf merchandising, and execution standards across the market.

 

The company also successfully established a nationwide direct distribution system, delivering products directly from the factory to consumers throughout Mongolia.

 

In addition, MCS Coca-Cola has introduced numerous large-scale marketing initiatives to the Mongolian market, including the iCoke consumer rewards program, the Happiness Center for young people, the Coke’n Beat music festival, and more than 150 integrated marketing campaigns.

 




 

25 Years of Growing Together with Sports

 

Globally, the Coca-Cola brand has long been associated with major sporting events, and this tradition has continued in Mongolia. Since 2002, MCS Coca-Cola has consistently supported 3×3 basketball and the Sprite League.

 

In 2008, the company was recognized by the Mongolian National Olympic Committee (MNOC) as an “Organization Supporting Olympism” for its contribution to the Olympic movement. In 2018, MCS Coca-Cola organized Mongolia’s first-ever FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, one of the country’s landmark sporting events. Most recently, in 2026, the company signed a TOP Olympic Partner agreement with the MNOC, establishing a two-year partnership in support of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

 





 

Did You Know You Can Visit the Factory?

 

 

MCS Coca-Cola began offering factory tours in 2005, and since then, more than 60,000 visitors have experienced the company’s production operations firsthand.

 

Today, interested citizens, students, and organizational representatives can join weekly factory tours to see how beverages are produced and learn how the company ensures product quality and food safety.

 

 

A Leader in Sustainable Development

 

 

Over the past 25 years, MCS Coca-Cola has continuously expanded its production capacity while introducing environmentally friendly technologies.

 

Some of the company’s major milestones include:

  • 2009 – Commissioned the new production facility in Amgalan, increasing production capacity by 3.4 times.
  • 2010 – Expanded its wastewater treatment plant based on MBR technology.
  • 2021 – Commissioned a smokeless steam boiler, completely eliminating the use of raw coal.
  • 2023 – Opened the Vio Millenia Natural Mineral Water Plant in Selenge Province.
  • 2025 – Commissioned the region’s first aseptic soft drink production facility based on dry sterilization technology.
  • 2026 – Introduced Bonaqua, Mongolia’s first bottled water brand packaged in 100% recycled plastic.

 

 

As a result of these achievements, the company has received numerous prestigious recognitions, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Leader Award, The Coca-Cola Company’s Regional Best Bottler Award, and designation as Mongolia’s “Water Ambassador” organization.

 

 

Contributing to Mongolia’s Economy

 

 

Since its establishment, MCS Coca-Cola has consistently been one of Mongolia’s major taxpayers. Over the past five years, the company has contributed MNT 369.4 billion in taxes and made MNT 970 billion in domestic procurement, creating tangible value for Mongolia’s economy, infrastructure, and social development. In recognition of these contributions, MCS Coca-Cola has been included among Mongolia’s Top 100 Enterprises every year since 2015.

 

As the company celebrates this important 25-year milestone, MCS Coca-Cola remains committed to building on its achievements by continuing to drive responsible manufacturing, sustainable development, and innovation-led growth.
 

25 years filled with Happiness

 

 

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MCS Coca-Cola LLC and the Mongolian National Olympic Committee Sign a Strategic Partnership Agreement

On the occasion of International Olympic Day, MCS Coca-Cola LLC and the Mongolian National Olympic Committee (MNOC) signed a “TOP Olympic Partner” agreement, establishing a two-year partnership in support of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

 

Under the agreement, the MNOC will highlight the participation of its partner organization across its activities and promotional channels throughout 2026–2027, as well as during major international sporting events. The partnership will include cooperation in events such as the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, the 4th Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, and the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games Riyadh 2026.

 

Through this partnership, the two organizations also aim to support the Olympic movement, promote promising athletes, expand sports education, and increase public participation through joint initiatives and engagement campaigns.

 

 

B. Battushig, President of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee

 

– Private sector participation is essential to the development of the Olympic movement. The International Olympic Committee operates on a model that raises funding through its TOP Partners. Following this example, the MNOC is able to support the training and competition expenses of our athletes participating in major international events with the support of our TOP Olympic Partner organizations, without creating financial pressure on athletes and federations. This year, due to challenges in the national budget, several sports have faced financial difficulties. At this important time, we are grateful that MCS Coca-Cola LLC has joined us as a TOP Olympic Partner.

 

 

L. Myagmarjav, Chief Executive Officer of MCS Coca-Cola LLC

 

– MCS Coca-Cola began working with the MNOC in 2004 through various programs and initiatives that provided practical support to Mongolian athletes. In connection with the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, we launched the ‘Together for Gold’ program and signed cooperation agreements with four Mongolian athletes for the first time, supporting their training and preparation.

 

Our athletes went on to win gold and silver medals at the Beijing Olympics, bringing great pride to Mongolia and making history by winning the country’s first Olympic gold medal. For the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the MNOC has set the goal of participating with a strong delegation and achieving major success. MCS Coca-Cola is committed to providing meaningful support toward achieving that goal.

 

This partnership will make an important contribution to the development of Mongolian sports and the Olympic movement by expanding private sector support and implementing projects and programs that create a positive impact on society. MCS Coca-Cola previously served as an Official Partner of the MNOC from 2020 to 2024, during which the company collaborated in the development of the MNOC Museum in 2021.

 

The company has also made continuous and systematic investments in team sports, particularly 3×3 basketball, which contributed to Mongolia qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games for the first time in a team sport. In addition, the Mongolian women’s national 3×3 basketball team won the silver medal at the 2025 World Championship.

 

The Coca-Cola Company has been an official partner of the International Olympic Committee since the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games, maintaining a continuous partnership for 93 years and remaining one of the Olympic movement’s most enduring and committed global partners.

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MCS Coca-Cola LLC Ranked 15th Among Mongolia’s Top 100 Enterprises

MCS Coca-Cola LLC has been ranked 15th in Mongolia’s Top 100 Enterprises of 2025 after contributing MNT 91.1 billion in taxes to the state budget and making a significant contribution to the country’s economic development. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, MCS Coca-Cola has been recognized as one of Mongolia’s Top 100 Enterprises every year since 2015, based on its contributions through tax payments, employment creation, and overall business performance.

 

 

With a nationwide network of 16,000 customers, MCS Coca-Cola manufactures and packages 163 products across 20 brands locally, delivering them to consumers throughout Mongolia. In 2025, the company employed 1,160 people and purchased MNT 239 billion worth of goods and services from domestic businesses, supporting the growth of local suppliers and the national economy.

 

Among the company’s major achievements in 2025 were:

 

– Commissioning the region’s first aseptic soft drink production facility based on dry sterilization technology, introducing advanced and environmentally friendly manufacturing technology.
– Launching Mongolia’s first public-private partnership project to reuse treated industrial wastewater for the technological operations of Amgalan Thermal Power Plant, setting a new benchmark for sustainable water management.

 

MCS Coca-Cola LLC Is Implementing a Comprehensive Environmentally Friendly Business Program

 

As part of its comprehensive environmental sustainability program, MCS Coca-Cola achieved the following in 2025:

 

– Collected plastic equivalent to 50.2% of the packaging it sold and introduced Bonaqua, the first bottled water brand in Mongolia packaged in 100% locally recycled plastic, with the entire recycling process—from raw material to finished packaging—completed within Mongolia.
– Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 4,800 tons through the use of environmentally friendly, low-emission steam boilers, contributing to the protection of the environment and the fight against climate change.

 

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“Recycling Champion” Plastic Collection Competition Successfully Held at the National University of Mongolia

Last year, the National University of Mongolia (NUM) and MCS Coca-Cola LLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a broad partnership. As part of this collaboration and in line with NUM’s strategic plan, the two organizations successfully organized the “Recycling Champion” plastic collection competition to encourage faculty, staff, and students to develop the habit of sorting and separating waste.

 

Initiated by MCS Coca-Cola, the competition was organized in partnership with the TML Plastic Recycling Plant and the relevant departments and units of the National University of Mongolia. Plastic collection activities were carried out over the course of more than one month.

 

 

To promote advanced waste management practices and foster responsible recycling habits, dedicated plastic sorting bins were installed in every academic building across the university.

 

As part of the competition, training sessions on the proper sorting of PET plastic waste were provided to school coordinators, service staff, and student association representatives. Information on the importance of plastic recycling was then shared with faculty members and students throughout the university.

 

In addition, each school introduced a system for consolidating the recyclables collected within its buildings and transporting them to the recycling plant on a weekly basis. This regular collection system significantly increased student participation in the “Recycling Champion” competition.

 

Participants also created creative social media reels demonstrating how plastic is sorted at their respective schools and shared their experiences with others.

 

 

More than 16,000 faculty members, staff, and students from eight constituent schools of the National University of Mongolia participated enthusiastically and creatively in the competition. Over the course of one month, they collected 3.5 tons of plastic. The properly sorted plastic bottles collected through the competition are being recycled into raw material for Bonaqua, the first brand in Mongolia to use bottles made from 100% recycled plastic. Recycling plastic bottles into food-grade packaging instead of producing bottles from virgin plastic reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 3,700 kg.

 

This is equivalent to reducing the amount of carbon dioxide that would otherwise require 61,334 trees to absorb over the course of an entire day.

 

 

How to Sort Plastic Correctly

 

Anyone who wishes to contribute to protecting the environment can contact the TML Plastic Recycling Plant’s Collection Department at 7610-7711 to arrange for their plastic waste to be collected.

 

Guide: How to Sort Plastic

 

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MCS Coca-Cola Publishes Its 2025 Sustainability Report

Leading global companies regularly initiate and implement projects that contribute to environmental protection, social well-being, and the welfare of future generations, and transparently report on their progress to the public. Following this practice, MCS Coca-Cola LLC has compiled the initiatives and achievements it accomplished in 2025 into its 2025 Sustainability Report, which is now publicly available.

 

WATER REUSE

 

One of the company’s key sustainability initiatives in 2025 was the implementation of Mongolia’s first public-private partnership project to reuse treated industrial wastewater for the technological operations of Amgalan Thermal Power Plant. MCS Coca-Cola invested MNT 3.5 billion of its own funds to install additional equipment and the necessary pipeline infrastructure for the project.

 

As a result of this public-private partnership, the company’s treated industrial wastewater reuse rate has increased to 45%.

 

PACKAGING

 

In 2022, MCS Coca-Cola publicly announced its goal of collecting the equivalent of 100% of the packaging it sells and recycling 50% of it. Since then, the company has reported its annual plastic collection performance by comparing the volume of plastic bottles collected with the volume of products sold during the same year. In 2025, its plastic collection rate reached 50.2%.

 

One of the company’s major initiatives during the reporting year was the “Recycle Me” Interactive Hub, a mobile educational center designed to raise public awareness about the importance of plastic recycling. Through visits to 10 different locations, the hub provided educational experiences to more than 60,000 people.

 

CLIMATE

 

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize its environmental impact, the company introduced environmentally friendly technologies into its operations, including low-emission boilers, energy-efficient coolers, electric forklifts, and electric delivery vehicles.

SOCIETY

 

MCS Coca-Cola is committed to promoting work-life balance, mental well-being, and the overall welfare of its employees. The company also actively supports women’s leadership at all levels of management.

 

To learn more about MCS Coca-Cola’s 2025 Sustainability Report, please click HERE

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Bonaqua Brand Makes History in the Mongolian Market

As a leader in sustainable development, MCS Coca-Cola LLC has introduced “BONAQUA,” the first product in Mongolia packaged in 100% recycled plastic that fully complies with international food safety standards. Bonaqua is one of the longest-established and most trusted bottled water brands in the Mongolian market. With this launch, it becomes the first brand to offer consumers environmentally friendly packaging and a more responsible choice.

 

This initiative is not only a milestone for Mongolia but also part of The Coca-Cola Company’s global sustainability journey. Mongolia has become the 11th country in Asia within The Coca-Cola system to introduce 100% recycled PET packaging. Notably, Mongolia joins highly developed countries such as Japan and South Korea, which are recognized for actively implementing sustainable development policies and leading in recycling.

 

A NEW CULTURE OF RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION

 

For MCS Coca-Cola, implementing every stage of the value chain—from raw materials to the finished product—within Mongolia creates positive impacts on both the country’s economy and the environment. Recycling plastic bottles into food-grade packaging reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 29% compared to producing bottles from virgin plastic.

 

 

We all know that trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

 

But did you know that by choosing three Bonaqua bottles a day, you can contribute to reducing carbon emissions equivalent to the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by one tree in a single day?

 

Therefore, choosing Bonaqua packaged in 100% recycled plastic is a tangible step toward protecting our planet.

 

HOW IS A PLASTIC BOTTLE “REBORN”?

 

The primary raw material used to produce conventional plastic water and beverage bottles is petroleum. In contrast, the raw material for recycled packaging comes from used PET-1 water and beverage bottles that consumers have already used. Therefore, sorting plastic bottles into designated recycling bins where they are consumed is the first step toward responsible consumption.

 

The plastic bottles you sort are collected by the TML collection company using its own transportation fleet and delivered to the recycling plant. Established in 2021, the TML Plant is the only food-grade plastic recycling facility in Mongolia that meets international standards and has the capacity to recycle all PET water and beverage bottles generated in the country.

 

Using equipment that complies with the standards of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the TML Plant recycles plastic through the following process before delivering Bonaqua in recycled packaging back into your hands.

 

THE BONAQUA REBIRTH PROCESS

 

 

We encourage everyone to choose Bonaqua, Mongolia’s first brand packaged in 100% locally recycled plastic, and make environmentally responsible consumption a part of everyday life.

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Mongolia’s National University to Become a “Plastic Waste-Free Model University”

Last year, MCS Coca-Cola LLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National University of Mongolia (NUM) to establish a broad-based partnership. One of the three key areas of collaboration under the agreement is to support the university’s five-year strategic plan by creating an environmentally friendly campus aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

As part of this initiative, MCS Coca-Cola, in partnership with TML Plastic Recycling Plant, is launching the “Recycling Champion” competition to encourage students, faculty, and staff to develop the habit of sorting and recycling their waste.

 

 

The National University of Mongolia comprises more than 10 academic buildings, research institutes, and libraries, serving approximately 25,000 students and 1,500 faculty and staff. To establish a long-term plastic waste sorting culture across the university, MCS Coca-Cola is working closely with NUM’s Office of Cooperation, Facilities and Services Division, and Student Associations to implement the following initiatives:

 

1. Dedicated plastic recycling bins have been installed in each academic building since last year, making it easier for students and staff to sort their plastic waste at the source.

 

 

2. A series of training sessions is being conducted to educate participants on proper plastic waste sorting practices and to introduce them to the recycling process through visits to the TML Plastic Recycling Plant.

 

 

3. As part of the “Recycling Champion” competition, every Wednesday, TML Plastic Recycling Plant collects used plastic water and beverage bottles from five designated collection points across the university using its dedicated collection vehicle.

 

 

The “Recycling Champion” competition will continue until May 15, with the goal of establishing a comprehensive system for waste separation, collection, and transportation throughout the university.

 

 

MCS Coca-Cola has committed to collecting and recycling the equivalent of 100% of the packaging it sells by 2030. Supporting this commitment, the TML Plastic Recycling Plant, established through the company’s initiative, currently collects plastic water and beverage bottles directly from more than 1,610 apartment complexes and businesses across Mongolia for recycling.

 

How to Sort Plastic Correctly?

 

 

As an interesting fact, the bottles collected through proper sorting are recycled in Mongolia and transformed into raw material for Bonaqua, the first brand in Mongolia to use bottles made from 100% locally recycled PET plastic.

 

Anyone who wishes to contribute to protecting the environment can contact the TML Plastic Recycling Plant’s Collection Department at 7610-7711 to arrange plastic collection and recycling.

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MCS Coca-Cola to Continue Serving as Mongolia’s “Water Ambassador” Organization

On the occasion of World Water Day, the Water Agency of Mongolia, an implementing agency of the Government of Mongolia, once again recognized MCS Coca-Cola LLC as Mongolia’s “Water Ambassador” organization. The recognition honors the company’s contribution to protecting water resources, promoting responsible water use, and raising public awareness of the value and importance of water. The company has also been entrusted with the ongoing responsibility of continuing its work in these areas.

 

Guided by its slogan, “Bringing the World’s Brand to Mongolia,” MCS Coca-Cola is committed to improving water efficiency by reducing water consumption, treating wastewater, and maximizing water reuse throughout its operations.

 

As a Water Ambassador organization, MCS Coca-Cola achieved a major milestone last year through a public-private partnership by becoming the first company in Mongolia to supply treated industrial wastewater to Amgalan Thermal Plant for its industrial processes. This historic initiative marked a significant advancement in both Ulaanbaatar’s energy sector and water resource management. To implement the project, the company invested MNT 3.5 billion in additional treatment equipment and pipeline infrastructure. As a result, 40% of the thermal power plant’s industrial water demand is now met with treated wastewater, helping conserve an amount of groundwater equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 600,000 people.

 

With Amgalan Thermal Power Plant becoming a major consumer of treated water during the heating season, MCS Coca-Cola has increased its wastewater reuse rate to 45%. The company is working toward achieving 100% wastewater reuse by 2030.

 

 

Z. Batbayar, Director of the Water Agency: The Water Agency has a longstanding tradition of recognizing individuals and organizations that make outstanding contributions to protecting Mongolia’s water resources by designating them as ‘Water Ambassadors.’ By utilizing MCS Coca-Cola’s treated industrial wastewater for the technological needs of Amgalan Thermal Power Plant, households are able to enjoy reliable heating while also strengthening the long-term sustainability of Ulaanbaatar’s water supply.

 

It is highly commendable that this private-sector company continues to invest in increasing water reuse and improving water efficiency. We encourage more organizations to utilize treated wastewater and contribute to protecting our country’s precious water resources.

 

 

L. Myagmarjav, Chief Executive Officer of MCS Coca-Cola LLC: As a private-sector company, we will continue to play an active role in enhancing the value of water because water is a resource that must be protected. Valuing water means using it responsibly and ensuring that the water we use is treated and reused whenever possible.

 

In pursuit of our goal of achieving 100% reuse of treated industrial wastewater, we are not only working with Amgalan Thermal Power Plant but are also seeking other large-scale users who can utilize our treated water outside the heating season. At the same time, we are exploring additional opportunities and solutions for reusing treated water across various applications.

 

According to Mongolia’s industry standard, producing one liter of beverage requires 12.5 liters of water. As of 2025, MCS Coca-Cola has reduced its water use to just 2.25 liters of water per liter of product produced. Through its Water Efficiency Program, the company aims to further reduce this figure to 1.7 liters by 2030.

 

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Road to 100%: Helping Build a Plastic Recycling Value Chain

 

MCS Coca-Cola has set a goal to collect and recycle packaging equivalent to the bottles and containers it sells by 2030. As part of this journey, the company is working toward introducing products packaged in bottles made from 100% recycled materials, processed locally in Mongolia from raw material to final product.

 

To help enable the introduction of recycled packaging in Mongolia, MCS Coca-Cola launched a plastic sorting and collection awareness campaign in 2022, with the aim of encouraging responsible consumer behavior and supporting plastic collection efforts nationwide.

 

At a time when waste management systems in Mongolia were still developing, and when sorting waste at source and supplying recyclable materials to recycling facilities was not yet widely established among households and businesses, the initiative faced numerous challenges. In response, MCS Coca-Cola has been collaborating with the TML recycling plant and the plastic collection and logistics company SESL to help strengthen a nationwide plastic collection, transportation, and recycling value chain.

 

Over the past four years, these efforts have helped establish 1,610 partner locations across the country that sort and collect plastic at the source.

 

 

Each year, the company compares the volume of plastic collected with the volume of products sold. As of 2025, plastic collection has reached 50.2% relative to annual sales, reflecting continued progress toward the company’s collection ambitions.

 

To share its experience, MCS Coca-Cola has launched the “ROAD TO 100%” campaign, highlighting the path it has taken so far, the challenges encountered, and the progress achieved.
Because sustainable development is not defined by one-time solutions or quick wins, the campaign invites the public to explore how learning through trial, adaptation, and continuous improvement helps move these efforts forward over time.

 

ROAD TO 100%

 

 

 

2018
In Mongolia, annual consumption of plastic beverage bottles was estimated at approximately 18,000 tons. While a portion of used plastic had previously been exported, changes in international import policies led to a growing need to address plastic waste domestically.
During this period, an initiative brought together more than 200 bottling partners worldwide under a shared commitment to support waste reduction and recycling efforts.

 

2021
In response to local conditions, MCS Coca-Cola partnered with TML to support the establishment of a food-grade PET plastic recycling facility that meets international standards. The TML recycling plant officially began operations in 2021.

 

 

2022
MCS Coca-Cola announced its ambition to help collect and recycle plastic bottles equivalent to those used in its beverage products, and launched a national plastic collection awareness campaign in Mongolia.

 

At the time, around 60% of households disposed of plastic together with general waste. For many people, separating plastic was a new concept, and there was limited clarity around where sorted plastic could be delivered or collected, which reduced motivation to sort waste.

 

2023
To support the stable operation of the recycling facility and help ensure a consistent supply of raw materials, SESL (Save Earth Save Life) was established to focus on plastic collection and transportation. Efforts to encourage waste sorting at the source, expand collection points, and improve regular transportation of collected plastic were intensified.

 

2024
Although SESL reached out to many organizations with high plastic usage to propose cooperation, participation remained limited. Challenges related to consumer behavior, habits, legal frameworks, and infrastructure highlighted the need for continued, collaborative solutions.

 

2025
Among several public engagement initiatives, the “Recycle Me Interactive Hub” mobile education center was launched to raise awareness about the importance of plastic sorting and recycling. In addition, since 2022, plastic collection activities have been conducted annually at major public events such as the Playtime Music Festival, 3×3 basketball tournaments, and National Naadam celebrations near the Central Stadium.

 


 

2026
Today, the number of consumers who sort their plastic waste continues to grow. As a result of ongoing efforts, the foundations of a plastic sorting, collection, transportation, and recycling value chain are taking shape in Mongolia, reinforcing the idea that plastic becomes waste when discarded, but a resource when sorted.

 

Thus, MCS Coca-Cola Company has joined the global recycling movement implemented by the Coca-Cola system worldwide, and the historic milestone of introducing products with 100% recycled packaging to the market is drawing ever closer.

 

Did you know? MCS Coca-Cola has installed a “ROAD TO 100%” exhibition at the north bus stop near the Mongolian National University of Education. Visitors can receive plastic collection bags made from recycled materials at the exhibit. Once you have collected plastic, please remember to call 7610-7711 to arrange collection.

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MCS Coca-Cola has begun using its factory’s treated wastewater for the technological needs of Amgalan Thermal Plant

For the first time in Mongolia, a public–private partnership has enabled the reuse of treated industrial wastewater from MCS Coca-Cola LLC for the technological operations of Amgalan Thermal Plant. As a result, Amgalan Thermal Plant has become the first state-owned power plant in the country to implement a green solution, marking a historic milestone in advancing Ulaanbaatar’s energy and water management sectors. At the request of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the World Bank’s 2030 Water Resources Group implemented a project between 2020 and 2024 with funding from the Korea Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF). The project confirmed the technical feasibility of using treated industrial wastewater from MCS Coca-Cola for the operational needs of the thermal power plant.

 

 

The two facilities are located 2.5 kilometers apart. To enable water delivery, MCS Coca-Cola invested MNT 3.5 billion of its own funds to install pipelines and additional equipment, which have been fully transferred to Amgalan Thermal Power Plant.

 

Amgalan Thermal Plant is the sole heat supply source for the eastern districts of Ulaanbaatar. From September 15 to May 15 each year, the plant will source 40 percent of its technological water needs from MCS Coca-Cola. This amounts to approximately 120,000 cubic meters of water annually, conserving groundwater resources equivalent to the average daily water consumption of 600,000 people.

 


Photo caption: Pipelines and additional equipment installed with an investment of MNT 3.5 billion.

 

While Amgalan Thermal Plant had already been reusing its own technological wastewater within its production processes, the addition of externally sourced treated wastewater from MCS Coca-Cola enables the plant to become a model facility with zero technological wastewater discharge.

 

MCS Coca-Cola LLC, recognized as a national “Water Steward” organization, has pursued environmentally responsible production policies for many years. As a pioneer in the food and beverage sector, the company commissioned its industrial wastewater treatment facility in 2010. Since then, it has treated 99 percent of all water used in production through membrane bioreactor technology and supplies the treated water free of charge to organizations for non-potable purposes.

 

A Historic Green Solution Introduced in the Water Management Sector

 

By reusing treated industrial wastewater to supply heat to the eastern districts of Ulaanbaatar, this initiative contributes to the development of a circular economy and green growth, delivering positive environmental, public health, and sustainable development outcomes, the partners emphasized.

 


Sh. Batbayar, State Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change:
“The Government is placing special emphasis on increasing the use of surface water and promoting water reuse. At a time when groundwater reserves are declining, we express our appreciation to these two organizations for demonstrating how the private sector can invest its own resources and work in partnership with the state. By conserving and reusing 500 cubic meters of groundwater per day, Amgalan Thermal Plant is making a highly commendable contribution to natural resource protection. We encourage the expansion of this technology across multiple sectors and invite other private enterprises to follow this example.”

 


B. Eren-Ulzii, State Secretary, Ministry of Energy:
“Today, through cooperation between the public and private sectors and international financial institutions, we are creating conditions to reuse wastewater for the technological needs of Amgalan Thermal Power Plant, thereby conserving groundwater resources. The Ministry of Energy supports the adoption of energy-efficient, effective, and environmentally friendly technologies. Located in the eastern part of Ulaanbaatar, Amgalan Thermal Plant supplies 13 percent of the city’s centralized heat demand. Ensuring reliable and uninterrupted heat supply in the world’s coldest capital city is a top policy priority—one that safeguards not only economic growth but also the lives and health of citizens.”

 


Z. Batbayar, Head of the Water Department:
“For the first time in history since Ulaanbaatar became a settled city, wastewater has been brought into circulation, opening a new chapter in our lives. Personally, I feel as joyful as a father holding his newborn child. By using treated wastewater from MCS Coca-Cola for the plant’s operations, households can enjoy greater comfort, and the sustainability of the city’s water supply is tangibly improving. This initiative goes beyond cooperation between two organizations—it safeguards drinking water security for thousands of children in future generations. I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in making this project a success.”

 


M. Munkhuu, Chief Executive Officer, Amgalan Thermal Power Plant:
“We are pleased to inaugurate a project that conserves precious freshwater resources, reduces environmental pollution, and advances the goals of a zero-waste economy and green development. The feasibility study was funded by the Republic of Korea’s Green Growth Trust Fund, while the MNT 3.5 billion investment for construction and equipment was fully financed by MCS Coca-Cola as part of its corporate social responsibility—without any burden on the state budget.”

 


L. Myagmarjav, Chief Executive Officer, MCS Coca-Cola LLC:
“I served on the council of the World Bank’s 2030 Water Resources Group for nine years. At a time when water security is critical for the eastern districts of Ulaanbaatar, we have established a strong example of public–private partnership, with the private sector taking the lead and the state providing support. Through this collaboration, we are implementing a circular, zero-waste economy and the 3R principles—reducing water use, treating used water, and reusing treated water—in practice.”

 


Dr. D. Dorjsuren, Chair of the Board, Freshwater Institute:
“This project is a vital initiative for strengthening Mongolia’s water security and governance. Through science-based research, optimal solutions, and multi-stakeholder partnership, a green solution has been successfully implemented via public–private cooperation. I am confident that this experience of reusing wastewater in the energy sector will be replicated nationwide. My sincere gratitude goes to all who turned this vision into concrete action to protect the environment and preserve valuable resources for future generations.”

 


Photo caption: Fish can survive in industrial wastewater treated to a 99% purification level.

 

For reference, MCS Coca-Cola treats its industrial wastewater in compliance with:
• MNS 4943:2015 – Water quality requirements for discharge into the environment
• MNS 6734:2018 – General technical requirements for treated water intended for reuse

 

The treated water meets standards suitable for sustaining aquatic life and is used for road cleaning, landscaping, and irrigation of green spaces and parks. To further expand the use of treated industrial wastewater and protect groundwater resources, organizations can obtain water from MCS Coca-Cola between May 15 and September 15 each year.