Coca-Cola HBC Tops Global Sustainability Rankings Again

March 04, 2024

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Coca-cola HBC aims to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint and net positive biodiversity by 2040

For the seventh time, Coca-Cola HBC reigns supreme as the world’s most sustainable beverage company, according to the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) takes charge of producing, distributing, and selling beverages, while the Coca-Cola Company handles brand ownership and development. Partnering with renowned brands like Monster Energy, Edrington, Brown-Forman, and Campari, Coca-Cola HBC boasts one of the most robust and versatile portfolios in the industry.

Headquartered in Switzerland, Coca-Cola HBC has been a pioneer in sustainability for years. Launching its first social responsibility report in 2003 and its initial set of sustainability commitments in 2011, the company continues to set the bar high in the beverage sector.

The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024 rankings confirm the company’s number one global ranking in the beverage industry, with Coca-Cola HBC coming out in the top 1% of 9,400 companies across 62 industries.

For the seventh time, Coca-Cola HBC has been ranked the world’s most sustainable beverage company by the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, one of the world’s leading global sustainability benchmarks published by S&P Global

Mission 2025: Driving Sustainability

Underpinning Coca-Cola HBC's sustainability strategy are external commitments dubbed Mission 2025. Aimed at achieving a net-zero carbon footprint and net positive biodiversity by 2040, the strategy revolves around seven core areas:

Climate
Packaging
Water
Ingredients
Nutrition
People and communities
Biodiversity

“These achievements are the result of our clear vision and targets in sustainability, our bold and entrepreneurial mindset, and our strong belief that sustainability is a true creator of growth and value for the business,” celebrates Zoran Bogdanovic, CEO of Coca-Cola HBC. With over 25 years at Coca-Cola HBC, he remains committed to steering the company towards its sustainability goals, opening up avenues for a more sustainable future.

“Our continued investment in technology, innovation, partnership and willingness to try new things are also helping us carve our sustainability path. Together we are moving towards our sustainability goals as we continue to open up opportunities for a more sustainable future.”

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