Growing the Circular Economy
CoAquas Journey to Support Farmworkers and Low-waste Sustainable Sourcing
Join one of ASBN’s newest members, CoAqua for the upcoming ASBN Live webinar, Growing the Circular Economy: CoAquas Journey to Support Farmworkers and Low-waste Sustainable Sourcing.
In this webinar, CoAqua will share how they practice low-waste and sustainable principles contributing toward a circular economy while uplifting the stories behind the farmers they support in Vietnam. They will share their ideas on navigating commonplace beverage industry green-washing practices and how they have made a commitment to harvesting coconuts in ways that honor the land and the farmers they support.
About the Speakers
Anthony M. Cadieux, II, Cofounder, Co-CEO: An entrepreneur who began his career at Merrill Lynch before joining Raymond James and specializes in business strategy, raising capital, wealth strategy, investment management, and business-exit strategies.
Justin Bruckel, Cofounder, Co-CEO: Previously, the COO of the Bruckel Organization with expertise in the development of long-term business strategies, value-creation for startup companies, and building brands. In 2022, Justin and Anthony launched CoAqua nationwide and have since grown CoAqua into one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in America. CoAqua is a coconut water brand that is sold in major retailers such as Sprouts, Wegmans, and ShopRite.
About CoAqua
CoAqua is a mission-driven company specializing in super-premium coconut products, notably their flagship CoAqua Super Premium Coconut Water. Sourced from the verdant landscapes of Southern Vietnam, their coconut water has experienced tremendous growth due to its exceptional quality. At the core of CoAqua’s ethos is a commitment to sustainable farming and ethical sourcing practices, ensuring their operations support local farmers. Their dedication extends beyond their product line, as CoAqua is deeply invested in making a positive impact within their communities at home. CoAqua proudly allocates 2% of its revenue to the Bikes for Kids Foundation, a significant initiative aimed at mitigating generational poverty. This is achieved through a character-building bike rewards program for Title 1 third graders, which has led to remarkable outcomes: children who participate in the program and receive bikes are graduating high school at a rate over 1500% higher compared to their peers who did not receive bikes. As enthusiastic new members of the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), they look forward to meeting other businesses who share their values to use their skills and opportunities for the betterment of society.