Environmental Practices
We expect our suppliers to conduct business in ways that protect
and preserve the environment.
At a minimum, we expect our suppliers to meet applicable environmental
laws, rules and regulations in their operations in the countries in which
they do business.
Communication
We expect suppliers to communicate these "Guiding Principles for Suppliers to The Coca-Cola Company" to their employees. These principles should be provided in the local language and posted in an accessible place. We also expect suppliers to develop and implement appropriate business mechanisms to monitor compliance with these Guiding Principles.
Compliance With LawsAt a minimum, suppliers to The Coca-Cola Company and suppliers authorized by The Coca-Cola Company will be required to meet the following standards with respect to their operations as a whole:
Laws and Regulations
Supplier
will comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements in the
manufacture and
distribution
of our products and supplies and in providing services to the company
Child
Labor Supplier will not use child labor as defined by local law
Forced
Labor Supplier will not use forced or compulsory labor
Abuse
of Labor Supplier will not physically abuse labor
Collective
Bargaining Supplier will respect employees' rights to choose whether to
be represented by
third parties
and to bargain collectively in accordance with local law
Wages
and Benefits Wages and benefits will comply with local law
Working
Hours & Overtime Working hours and overtime will comply with local law
Health
and Safety Working conditions will comply with local regulations
Environment
Supplier will comply with all applicable environmental laws
These minimum requirements will become part of all new or renewed commercial agreements between The Coca-Cola Company and its direct suppliers. Suppliers must be able to demonstrate their compliance with these requirements at the request of and to the satisfaction of The Coca-Cola Company. The Coca-Cola Company has the right to inspect any site involved in work for The Coca-Cola Company, and any supplier that fails to satisfy The Coca-Cola Company of its compliance is subject to termination of any agreements between it and The Coca-Cola Company.
