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Coca-Cola Wins Golden Peacock Awards For Environment Management In India
(From left): Bill Schultz, CEO, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt ltd, Dr Madhav Mehra, President of the World Council for Corporate Governance, UK, Baba Hardev Singhji Maharaj, Head Nirankari Mission, Ola Ullsten, former Prime Minister of Sweden, Sudhanshu Pokhriyal, Director Hyderabad & Coastal Andhra Pradesh operations & Ameer Shahul, Region PA & C Manager (south), recieving the Golden Peacock trophy & the citation. |
In recognition of Coca-Cola’s efforts in water management & conservation, World Environment Foundation jointly with World Council for Corporate Governance conferred Golden Peacock award to Coca-Cola India’s Atmakuru Unit in Andhra Pradesh.
Bill Schultz, CEO, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd & Sudhanshu Pokhriyal, Director Hyderabad & Coastal Andhra Pradesh operations, received the prestigious award from Ola Ullsten, former Prime Minister of Sweden at a function in the Himalayan foothills of Palampur.
Judged by the distinguished panel headed by Justice P N Bhagwati, former Chief Justice of India, Atmakuru unit was selected for its efforts in reducing water consumption for beverage production by 20 per cent in last two years. In addition, the sustained drive of the plant helped increased ground water recharge inside the plant premises and the surroundings by 25 per cent.
“As a Company, we remain committed to continually improving our operations to optimize the use of resources for sustainable growth”, said Bill Schultz while receiving the award.
Baba Hardev Singhji Maharaj, Head Nirankari Mission and Dr Madhav Mehra, President of the World Council for Corporate Governance, UK also praised the noteworthy efforts of Coca-Cola in India.
Atmakuru unit has also implemented a briquette-fired boiler replacing petroleum based fuel with briquette made from agricultural waste, which helps the Company in combating global warming by reducing carbon footprint. “This award truly recognizes the importance of doing the right thing. We will continue to strive to have a positive impact in the communities we serve” concluded Bill Schultz.
In the past, the Atmakuru Unit has won laurels for its best environmental practices. Some of them include - AP Pollution Control Board Award for Cleaner Production for Excellence in Water conservation in 2003; Appreciation from National Safety council, Best Employer Award from AP Government 2005 and CII-Exim Bank recognition for Business Excellence in 2005. |
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Coca-Cola India Wins Golden Peacock Global Award for Corporate Social Responsibility
Coca-Cola India was awarded the prestigious 2008 Golden Peacock Global Award for Corporate Social Responsibility on Feb. 15 during a global conference in Vilamoura, Portugal. Dr. Ola Ullsten, former prime minister of Sweden, presented the award to Deepak Jolly, Vice-President, Public Affairs & Communication, Coca-Cola India, on behalf of the Company.
The Golden Peacock Global CSR Award showcases the “human face of business” by recognizing the continuing commitment of companies “to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce, their families and the local community and society at large.”
A distinguished jury chaired by Dr. Ola Ullsten, former prime minister of Sweden, selected this year’s Golden Peacock award winners.Presenting the award to the Company, Dr. Ola Ullsten, said, “Golden Peacock Awards have been instituted by World Council for Corporate Governance, UK to create competitiveness in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility. We are hopeful that Coca-Cola India’s effort in promoting sustainable communities sets an example for other organizations to follow.”
Her Excellency Ms. Nilima Mitra Ambassador of India in Portugal said that she was very impressed with the manner in which Coca Cola is fulfilling its CSR in India in water management and conservation especially the intervention to ensure potable water to 1000 primary schools in India.
Commenting on the Coca-Cola India winning the award, Atul Singh, President & CEO, Coca-Cola India, said, “Coca-Cola India has always placed high value on good citizenship and has undertaken several initiatives for community development and inclusive growth. We are gratified to receive this global award and are humbled at being recognized for the little contributions that we have been able to make to preserve and protect the environment and towards community development. We are also establishing the Coca-Cola India Foundation which will further strive to make a positive impact on local communities. The Company remains committed to work with stakeholders and communities across the country in its bid to contribute to mutual growth and development.”
The award recognizes Coca-Cola India’s water conservation/management and community development initiatives. The Company has installed 320 Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) structures in 17 states and has restored several traditional water bodies like the Sarai Bawari and Kale Hanuman ki Bawari in Jaipur and check dams across the country.
Additionally, the Company recently set a target to reach a “net-zero” balance with respect to groundwater usage by 2009 and launched the “Elixir of life” project to provide drinking water to nearly 30,000 children in 100 primary and panchayat schools in and around Chennai. The Company plans to provide clean drinking water in 1,000 schools by 2010.
Coca-Cola India also promotes sustainable packaging through PET recycling and has undertaken several projects in the areas of primary health, primary education and infrastructure for local communities.The Company has undertaken these Citizenship initiatives in partnership with government, NGOs, educational institutions and local communities.
In 2006, the World Environment Foundation (WEF) honored Coca-Cola India with the Golden Peacock Environment Management Special Commendation Award for its world-class environment practices.
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Dr. Olla Ullsten, former Prime Minister of Sweden and Chairman of the Awards jury presenting the Golden Peacock Global Award for Corporate Social Responsibility to Deepak Jolly, Vice President, Public Affairs & Communication, Coca-Cola India. |
Local community using water from the rejuvenated Sarai Bawari at Amer, near Jaipur, Rajasthan |
A photo of the drinking water project in 100 schools, launched by the Company in Chennai, which will benefit nearly 30,000 children on completion |
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Community Recognition To Coca-Cola India
Certificate of appreciation given by Cultural Council, Kaladera Community in Rajasthan |
Coca-Cola India was recently acknowledged for the various citizenship initiatives in & around Kaladera in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Sunil Sharma, who’s been associated with Coca-Cola India received the certificate of appreciation on behalf of the company from the Cultural Council of the Kaladera community during the celebration of Holi, the festival of colors & joy.
"I’m deeply honored by the recognition of the people of Kaladera" said Sunil Sharma with his face painted in the colors of festivity.
"Coca-Cola India, has always placed very high value on citizenship and has taken various initiatives to conserve water the area."
Coca-Cola India has worked with the government, local bodies & the entire community of Kaladera in the area of water conservation. This includes restoration of Sarai Bawri & Kale Hanuman ki Bawri - historical step wells (over 400 years old), providing water to the people of the community. The company has constructed over 140 recharge shafts in the area. Rain water harvesting projects have been set up in various schools, government bodies & the community areas.
Sitaram Sanwaria, President, Cultural council, Kaladera Community and a local resident, presenting the certification of appreciation to Sunil Sharma, as a token of appreciation to Coca-Cola India for its community efforts during Holi celebrations, a festival of colors where people play with colors and have fun & enjoyment. The festival aims at bringing the society together & strengthen the social fabric of the country |
"No other company has ever come forward & worked towards the welfare of the Kaladera Community except Coca-Cola. We appreciate the efforts taken by Coca-Cola for the conservation of water in Kaladera." said Bhura Mal Sharma, a 65 year old farmer.
"The Rain water systems installed by Coca-Cola ensure that the rain water goes back into the ground which is very beneficial to the farmers and if we get good rains this year the results will speak for themselves." Said Shri Hanuman Sahaya 70-year-old farmer.
In addition, Coca-Cola India has undertaken an annual scholarship program for the students in the nearby villages for the fifth consecutive year. Amongst various educational initiatives, Coca-Cola also supports ’Aap Ki Beti’ (your daughter) program to provide education to a girl child.
"The roads, hospitals, medical camps, hand pumps etc. all indicate that Coca-Cola cares for Kaladera. We are confident that the company will carry on need based developmental programs in future also. said Shri Bhagwan Sahai ji, a local social worker and leader. The presence of a company like Coca-Cola in the area is a blessing for the local people of Kaladera." added Shiv Sahay, a 60 year old farmer and a civil contractor.
"The certificate of appreciation that we to Mr Sunil Sharma is a token of thanks for the relentless efforts of Coca-Cola for the welfare of the community", said Sitaram Sanwaria, President, Cultural council, Kaladera Community.
"There is no better ways to be recognized for your dedicated community efforts than by the people of the community themselves. Getting such a recognition at Holi, which is a festival of colors and binds people together shows the confidence that the community has in us", concluded Sunil Sharma. |
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Kaladera Community Recognises Coca-Cola’s Community Initiatives
Rakesh Pathak, Unit HR Manager, Kaladera plant & Sunil Sharma being felicitated by Chhittarmal Hatwal, Sarpanch (head) of Kaladera at the community event |
Coca-Cola India was recently acknowledged for the various citizenship initiatives in & around Kaladera in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Rakesh Pathak, Unit HR Manager, Kaladera plant and Sunil Sharma, who’s been associated with the company for a long time were felecitated by the villagers of Dabar Basti in Kaladera.
As part of public-private partnership, Coca-Cola installed a new borewell recently in the area to provide water in the houses of villagers. Chhittarmal Hatwal, Sarpanch (head) of Kaladera presented a Safa (head gear) to Rakesh Pathak & Sunil Sharma as a mark of gratitude to the company.
"We are deeply honored by the recognition of the people of Kaladera" said Rakesh Pathak. "Coca-Cola India, has always placed very high value on citizenship and has taken various initiatives to conserve water the area."
Coca-Cola India has worked with the government, local bodies & the entire community of Kaladera in the area of water conservation. This includes restoration of Sarai Bawri & Kale Hanuman ki Bawri - historical step wells (over 400 years old), providing water to the people of the community. The company has constructed over 140 recharge shafts in the area. Rain water harvesting projects have been set up in various schools, government bodies & the community areas.
"No other company has ever come forward & worked towards the welfare of the Kaladera Community except Coca-Cola. We appreciate the efforts taken by Coca-Cola for the conservation of water in Kaladera." Chhittarmal Hatwal, Sarpanch (head) of Kaladera.
In addition, Coca-Cola India has undertaken an annual scholarship program for the students in the nearby villages for the fifth consecutive year. Amongst various educational initiatives, Coca-Cola also supports ’Aap Ki Beti’ (your daughter) program to provide education to a girl child. |
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’Water Efficient Unit’ Award to Coca-Cola India
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd, Varanasi unit was confered with the National award for Excellence in Water Management for being the ’Water Efficient Unit’ by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). There were in all 38 companies shortlisted by CII for this award. The winner was chosen by nine member jury panel.
Venkata Ramana Rao - Minister of Infrastructure - Andhra Pradesh presented the award to G S Raghu - Region Manager-Technical & Quality (North) and Raman Goel, Factory Manager, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Varanasi.
The various facets of water management highlighted at the CII competition were water conservation efforts for reduction in specific water consumption, reduction in waste water discharge, road map to achieve zero waste water discharge, sustainability projects, rain water harvesting and community involvement in water conservation.
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National Award for Excellence in Water Management for ’Water Efficient Unit’ |
(from left) - Venkata Ramana Rao - Minister of Infrastructure- Andhra Pradesh presenting the award to G S Raghu - Region Manager-Technical & Quality (North) and Raman Goel, Factory Manager, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Varanasi |
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 Coca-Cola wins Bhagidari Award- Fourth time in a row
Coca-Cola India won the Delhi Government's Bhagidari Award for the
4th consecutive year for its efforts in Water Conservation and Community
Development. The award was presented on the second day of the two day
Bhagidari Utsav at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on February 3, 2007 by the
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Ms. Sheila Dikshit. We took this
opportunity to also present the Water Calendar 2007 to the Hon'ble CM.
The Bhagidari Utsav is an annual event to celebrate the success of
'Bhagidari' - A public-private-community partnership program launched
by the Delhi government a few years ago.
Among the highlights of the Utsav was an exhibition cum display by some
of the partners of the Delhi government, where each partner showcased its
initiatives to make Delhi a 'better' place. In recognition of Coca-Cola's efforts in Water Conservation and PET Recycling,
we were given two stalls to outline our initiatives in these areas. Ms. Dikshit was one of the first to visit our PET Recycling
stall and after being briefed on our PET Recycling program, she urged the Company to spread the awareness on PET
Recycling not just amongst the visitors to the Bhagidari Utsav but also among people at large.
Our Water Conservation stall was visited both by the Hon'ble Chief Minister Ms. Sheila Dikshit as well as by the Hon'ble
Mr. A. K. Walia, Minister for Finance, Planning, P.W.D & Urban Development, Delhi Government, who were briefed about
the various programs undertaken by the Company to spread awareness and to conserve water. The dignitaries were very
appreciative of our efforts. We had showcased a device called 'Drip Gauge' for the first time in the country at the stall.
Drip Gauge is a simple but effective tool to sensitize people to save water. A 3-D Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) model
demonstrating the utility, functioning and commissioning of Rain Water Harvesting projects at individual households &
residential colonies was also on display. In addition, people were apprised of simple methods to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
and Recharge water in their daily lives.
Our stalls evoked tremendous response from all stakeholders and nearly 3000 people visited our stalls during the event.
Of these, nearly 2500 participated in the two quiz contests that we ran at the stalls. Several Resident Welfare Associations
and NGOs also approached us seeking our guidance and help for RWH and PET Recycling programs in their colonies. |
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World Environment Foundation Awards - 2005 Golden Peacock
Environment Management Award to Kaladera unit
The World Environment Foundation (WEF) awarded the prestigious
Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2005 (GPEMA)
to the Coca-Cola bottling plant at Kaladera, near Jaipur, in recognition
of its world-class environment practices. Coca-Cola Indias ultra-modern
ISO 14001 certified bottling plant in the State won this top award in
the medium scale Food & Beverage category from amongst more
than 17 entries. The Kaladera unit is the fourth plant to get this
distinction in the Coca-Cola India after Baddi (Himachal Pradesh),
Ameenpur (Andhra Pradesh) and Dasna (Uttar Pradesh).
The Award was presented to the plant team at a glittering function at
Palampur by Dr. Ola Ullsten, former Prime Minister of Sweden.
The Kaladera unit qualified on stringent selection criteria of an eminent international and national jury of experts after
a thorough evaluation of the plants compliance with a WEF prescribed program assessment format covering various issues
related to environment management. The assessment covered a period of one year from 1st April 2004 to 31st March 2005
and several environmental performance indicators were monitored and evaluated according to WEFs stringent parameters,
for grant of this award. Some of the environmental performance monitors are: energy use, water use, wastewater
discharge, compliance with Government regulations and positive impact on local community. |
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The Golden Peacock Environment Management Award
The GPEMA is designed to encourage and recognize effective implementation of environmental management system
and this achievement has been made possible by the plants adherence to Coca-Colas total quality program called The
Coca-Cola Quality system (TCCQS). TCCQS is all encompassing management system (Total Quality) covering
environment management and other business aspects such as safety and loss Prevention (SLP), product quality,
packaging quality, process capability improvement and customer satisfaction.
GPEMA has been instituted by the Institute of Directors in association with World Environment Foundation (WEF) and is
designed to encourage and recognize effective implementation of environment management system. The awards are given
separately for manufacturing and service organizations, and are assessed under the following categories, viz, Large
Enterprises (251 and above employees), Medium Enterprises (51 to 250 employees), and Small Enterprises (upto 50
employees).
WEF is a non-profit NGO, which strives to foster partnerships and improve links between industry and environmentalists
for developing innovative strategies to minimize the environmental degradation. |
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