our guiding vision
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 2007, Company has 65 manufacturing locations across 18 states of the country
The company has one single environmental system, eKO system, implemented at all its operations 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
- Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
Both the facets are aligned with international management system standards, ISO 14001 for Environment Management and OSHAS 18001 for Safety Management.
As on June 2007, 32 manufacturing units are certified to ISO 14001 & 10 units are certified to OHSAS 18001 Standards.
At the core of The Coca-Cola Environmental Management System are five values that affirm the responsibilities of The Coca-Cola Company and serve as guidelines for our business partners around the world. Each of these values is supported by specific requirements and practices that govern our daily operations and are fundamental to achieving results consistent with environmental leadership. Our five values are:
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.
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