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Four Global Pillars

Environment

Commitment

To conduct business in ways that protect and preserve the environment and to integrate principles of environmental stewardship and sustainable development into our business decisions and processes.

Water Stewardship

Priority

To make more beverages with less water, protect watersheds and ensure our water use and our water sources are sustainable

Progress we have made

  • CCA Australia achieved one of the best water efficiency ratios in the global Coke System for making non-alcoholic beverages
  • Two million litre underground water tanks constructed at Northmead, Sydney, to harvest rainwater which will irrigate a community park, and be used in production and onsite
  • Installed “dry-lube” waterless lubrication on all applicable Australian production lines, saving 95 million litres of water per year
  • We subject every potential water source to a stringent hydrogeological assessment process
  • Staff volunteer for tree-planting days under our Silver Partnership with Landcare Australia

Aims

  • 1.56 L/FBL (Water efficiency ratio-Australia)
  • Investigate rolling out Geotechnical Instrumentation Systems (GIS) to guarantee the on-going sustainability and quality of our groundwater sources
  • To continue to lead the global Coke System in water efficiency ratios

Packaging & Recycling

Priority

We see packaging as a resource, not waste. We will continue to find ways to reduce the amount of packaging we use and ensure it is recyclable

Progress we have made

  • Further “lightweighted” 385ml contour glass bottles by 5 grams
  • On average, we use 15 per cent recycled content in PET bottles
  • Recycled content used for PET hot-fill bottles for the first time
  • Reduced stretch film usage by 30 per cent at some sites in Australia
  • Reduced width of shrink film by 5 per cent, saving 16 tonnes per annum in Australia
  • Improved recycling of manufacturing packaging waste
  • Launched more Public Place Recycling stations in Australia
  • Launched the inaugural Coca-Cola for Bali Coastal Clean Up Day and partnered with environmental groups Reef Check Indonesia and Yayasan GUS to ensure ongoing beach cleaning and litter recycling programs
  • Began training in August 2008 on PIQET (Packaging Impact Quick Evaluation Tool) which calculates the environmental impacts of packaging systems and will enable our business to make informed decisions about packaging for all new products

Aims

  • Find ways to use less packaging
  • Continue to “lightweight” our packaging
  • Continue to drive Public Place Recycling programs with customers
  • Continue to support the National Packaging Covenant’s targets

Energy and Climate

We will improve energy efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint

Progress we have made

  • Installed energy abatement initiatives at operations in Australia and New Zealand
  • Contributed to Australia’s Earth Hour by turning off our iconic Coke sign in Kings Cross, Sydney and encouraged employees to participate in the event
  • Rolled out 1000 new energy-efficient CO2 fridges in Australia
  • Installed solar hot water at new Northmead and Eastern Creek, NSW, warehouses
  • Purchased 2.5 per cent Greenpower at Richlands, Queensland for the last 5 years
  • CCA Australia is undertaking an assessment of the beverages business’s overall carbon footprint (Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which are direct emissions from our manufacturing operations plus indirect emissions from purchased electricity, as well as Scope 3 emissions from cold drink equipment, 3rd party owned distribution fleet and packaging)
  • CCA’s annual reports are now online, reducing our print run by 3 million pages and saving 300 trees

Aims

  • Continue to reduce carbon emissions in Australian manufacturing plants (measured by grams of CO 2 per finished beverage litre of product)
  • Continue roll out of energy-efficient fridges
  • Report in 2009 on progress to date of overall carbon footprint of the Australian and New Zealand beverage business (Scopes 1,2 and 3)

Marketplace

Commitment

To provide products and services that meet the beverage needs of consumers. In doing this, we provide sound and rewarding business opportunities and benefits for our customers, suppliers, distributors and local communities

Priority

We will provide a beverage for every occasion and ensure they are of high quality. We will ensure our products are marketed responsibly and that accurate information about them is readily accessible

Progress we have made

  • Broadened beverage range further to include vitamin-fortified waters, pre-and post-exercise sports drinks and low-energy flavoured waters
  • Introduced smaller portion sizes – 300ml, 250ml and 200ml
  • Rolled out %DI (Dietary Intake) information on beverage labels in Australia and New Zealand
  • Provided a non-sugar alternative for every sparkling beverage with sugar
  • Australia became the first country in the global Coke System to ensure
    Coca-Cola brand advertisements promoted a sugar-free option.
  • SPC Ardmona invested in “3 serves of vegies in every 425g can of SPC Baked Beans” labels to educate consumers about vegetables
  • Our Remote Communities Strategy in the NT is increasing uptake and availability of water, sugar-free and nutritional beverages in indigenous communities
  • We adhere to the same principles of responsibility as our Pacific Beverages partner SABMiller and we are a member of DrinkWise Australia

Aims

  • To reduce total kilojoule content of non-alcoholic beverage portfolio
  • Further increase proportion of sugar-free beverages
  • Investigate adding fluoride to some water brands when allowed under Australian law

Workplace

Commitment

To foster an open and inclusive work environment where a highly motivated, productive and committed workforce drives business success through superior execution

Priority

We will make CCA an even safer workplace, commit to further diversity, and ensure our people are inspired to be the best they can be. We believe we have a positive culture driven by our core values – people, passion, innovation, customer, excellence and citizenship

Progress we have made

  • Development of Group OHS Policy and Management Standards which deliver consistent safety and health standards, making CCA a safer place to work
  • Leadership development programs across the range of businesses
  • Established a 3-year plan – People First - to win commitment of more of our people
  • Significant reductions in Australian injuries and lost time
  • Improvements in employee engagement scores across Group
  • Took a leadership role in Papua New Guinea in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention with a workplace management and prevention policy offering testing, education and health campaigns
  • Instigated a zero tolerance driving license policy in Indonesia to ensure all employees who drive company vehicles have a valid drivers license
  • Established the perpetual Andrew McAuley Inspiration Award in memory of our colleague who was lost at sea in an attempt to kayak solo from Australia to New Zealand

Aims

  • To further increase diversity
  • To continue assisting our developing markets with programs to prevent HIV/AIDS and malaria
  • To continue building sustainability initiatives through our workplace with the annual event Sustainability September @ CCA

Community

Commitment

To invest time, expertise and resources to provide economic opportunity, improve the quality of life and foster goodwill in our communities through locally relevant initiatives

Priority

Though our Coca-Cola Foundations, philanthropic programs and our local operations we will continue to support local communities and contribute to their economic sustainability

Progress we have made

  • The Coca-Cola Australia Foundation provided three-year funding for the Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds project in Tennant Creek
  • The Coca-Cola Foundations in Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea directed approximately $1.5 million to community projects
  • CCA donated a total of $3.3 million to the community in 2007, through philanthropic giving and beverage and food donations
  • Our brands, including Mount Franklin, Neverfail Springwater, L&P, Kirks and Kiwi Blue, donated more than $500,000 to health, community and charitable causes in 2007
  • In Papua New Guinea CCA installed water tanks in 16 schools to provide clean water for children
  • SPC Ardmona provided more than $10 million worth of drought assistance to growers in the Goulburn Valley
  • In Indonesia, we support local communities through micro-loans and water projects, including building water tanks for assist farmers remain viable

Aims

  • Raise the level of participation in the Thirst For Giving matched giving program at CCA Australia
  • Increase staff access to volunteering programs
  • Continue and build on our work in key community initiatives