eKO
Policy We at Coca-Cola India are in the business of beverages
that refresh people. We will carry out our operations in ways that
Protect,
Preserve and
Enhance the
Environment we work in. Our activities
are guided by
Coca-Cola eKOsystem, which provides a framework to transform
this principle in actions.
Towards this
objective, it shall endeavor to: 1. Establish, maintain
and operate facilities to comply with all applicable Environmental Safety and
Health laws, Statutes and Consents.
2. Formulating sound environmental
objectives and targets and integrate a continuous process review in all essential
elements of corporate management.
3. Conservation of natural resources
specifically in water, energy and Fuel by continually improving its usage and
reducing wastage.
4. Working as catalyst to enhance collection of
post consumer PET bottles through awareness programs and synergizing relevant
agencies for getting better pricing to the consumer.
5. Seek Co-operation
with Public, Private and Governmental Organizations in identifying solutions to
relevant environmental issues.
6. Advertising initiatives are to
be critically evaluated while advertising in Eco-sensitive areas. Do not put advertisement
on Historical Monuments, Religious, Political Buildings & Structures and other
specially protected and sensitive areas.
7. Using cooling equipment
with environmentally friendly technologies.
8. Managing fleet operations
in a manner to minimize environmental impacts by ensuring good maintenance, improving
& tracking fuel efficiency and effectively managing wastes.
9. Ensuring Procurement policies that consider the environmental impact of packaging
materials and all direct and indirect process aids used within the operation.
10. Ensuring all operations implement eKO Management System and
requirements under ISO 14001 before December 2004.
This policy has
been communicated to all associates of Coca-Cola India to ensure compliance and
shall be made available to public and interested parties on demand.
Sanjiv
Gupta President Coca-Cola India | | |