The Coca-Cola Company has announced updated voluntary environmental goals, which replace previous environmental goals set by the company related to water, packaging, climate, and agriculture. This evolution is informed by learnings gathered through decades of work in sustainability, periodic assessment of progress, and identified challenges. The updated goals aim to build long-term business resilience and make a positive impact on local communities.
The Coca-Cola company will continue to focus on improving water security in high-risk locations, Reducing Packaging Waste, and Decreasing Emissions thus achieving Environmental Goals. These ambitions will require continued investments in innovation and infrastructure solutions, enabling legislation and further collaboration with bottling partners, industry peers, local governments, and civil society.
The company has achieved significant progress in restoring water to nature and communities, exceeding its replenishment goals in many regions. The company sources ingredients responsibly, ensuring that agricultural practices prioritize environmental health, biodiversity, and farmer well-being. Coca-Cola is committed to collecting and recycling the equivalent of every bottle or can it sells by 2030. The company emphasizes designing 100% recyclable packaging and increasing the use of recycled materials to reduce reliance on virgin plastics. The company is committed to reducing its environmental footprint through initiatives like “World Without Waste”.
The Coca-Cola Company is a beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. The company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. It has a portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands including Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Fanta. The category also includes Juice, value-added dairy, and plant-based beverage brands including Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife, and AdeS. The company constantly transforms its portfolio, from reducing sugar in the drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. Coca-Cola targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with global climate goals. Key strategies include adopting renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and working with suppliers to reduce emissions throughout its value chain.