 INTRODUCTION  |
Coca-Cola re-entered India in 1993. The vision of the company is to lead beverage revolution in the world and provide it’s consumer quality beverages at affordable price. As on June 2005, Company has 78 manufacturing locations across 24 states of the country
The
company has one single environmental system, eKO system, implemented at
all its operations in 202 countries across the world. The eKO system is
a tool that integrates environment management with business planning cycle.
The eKO system primarily comprises of two main facets namely
Environment
ESafety and Loss Prevention ( SLP)Both the facets are aligned with international
management system standards, ISO 14001 for Environment Management and OSHAS 18001
for Safety Management.
As on June 2005, 33 manufacturing units are
certified to ISO 14001 & 8 units are certified to OHSAS 18001 Standards.
Company
owned bottling operations at Jaipur received prestigious Golden Peacock Award
on Environment Management for 2005. The same award was also received by the company
operations at Dasna, Ameenpur and Baddi for 2004, 2003 and 2002 respectively.
The awards are conferred by Institute of Directors in association
with World Environmental Foundation (WEF) in recognition of effective implementation
of Environmental and Quality Management System (EMS) by these units.
Some
of the prime environmental considerations followed in business decisions are:
Environmental due diligence before acquiring land
Environmental impact assessment before commencing operations
Ground water and environmental surveys before selecting sites.
Diligent compliance with all regulatory environmental requirements
Ban on purchase of refrigeration equipment containing CFCs (known to be Ozone
depleting).
Installation of Effluent treatment plant at each manufacturing locations.
Separate collection and treatment domestic and industrial effluent as per company
OR Local standard.
Separate discharge of industrial, domestic and storm water to prevent storm water
pollution. The Coca-Cola eKO system is governed by 5 major policies. Each of these policies are supported by specific requirements and practices that govern our daily operations
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Commitment To Lead Compliance
And Beyond Accountability Minimizing
Impact Maximizing Opportunity Citizenship  |
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