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Coca-Cola India adjudged 'Organization of the Year' for PR Excellence
Coca-Cola India was adjudged the Organization of the Year for PR Excellence by the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) at the prestigious Chanakya Awards 2010. The Public Relations Council of India is a non-political organization of professionals in the field of public relations, communications, advertising and education. The organization provides industry professionals with opportunities to serve their community by encouraging high ethical standards at work. PRCI is also a one of a kind forum in India which provides accreditation to professionals in the field of communication. The Chanakya Awards 2010 were organized on April 3rd, 2010 at the India Habitat Center, New Delhi.
The day long programme began with the inauguration of the Award Ceremony by the Chief-Guest, Sri Mani Shankar Aiyer, Hon'ble Advisor to Bureau of Parliamentary Studies on Training and Former Union Minister. Sri Mani Shankar Aiyer presented the Organization of the Year for PR Excellence award to Deepak Jolly, Vice President, Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola India. Some of the other awardees of the Chankaya Awards 2010 included Barkha Dutt, Managing Director, NDTV, who was adjudged the 'Media Personality of the Decade'. Rahul Kumar N.Baldota, Executive Director, MSPL Baldota Group Hospet was presented the 'Corporate Citizen of the Year' award and Dr.Kiran Bedi won the 'NGO of the year' award. In her thank you address, Dr.Bedi acknowledged the contribution made by Coca-Cola India in supporting her NGO, Navjyoti India Foundation.
Shri Bhishma Narain Singh, Former Union Minister and Governor and Dr.Matthew Hibberd, Professor, Sterling University, London present Coca-Cola India the 'Overall Champions Award'
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Sri Mani Shankar Aiyer, Hon’ble Advisor to Bureau of Parliamentary Studies on Training and Former Union Minister presented the Organization of the Year for PR Excellence award to Deepak Jolly, Vice President, Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola India
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Additionally Coca-Cola India was also recognized for leveraging its 'Environment Wall Calendar' and the 'Little Drops of Joy Campaign' to connect and engage with stakeholders. The company received accolades for rolling out the Mir Iqbal Trophy Tournament, a grassroot level championship to discover promising young footballers and for leveraging the 'Limca Book of Records' amongst stakeholders. Continuing its winning streak, Coca-Cola India was also acknowledged for coming out with the 'Environment Report – Towards Sustainability'.
Some of the other corporates who were acknowledged for effectively leveraging Public Relations included, IDBI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra and TATA Chemicals. In the end, Shri Bhishma Narain Singh, Former Union Minister and Governor along with Dr.Matthew Hibberd, Professor, Sterling University, London and M.B. Jayaram, Chairman Emeritus & Chief Mentor, National Governing Council, PRCI honored Coca-Cola India with the 'Overall Champions Award'.
Based on the theme 'Emerging Avenues in Specialized Communication' the 4th Global Meet witnessed a convergence of over 10 guest speakers along with several eminent communication professionals. These included top communication practitioners of national as well as international distinction. Serving as a platform for knowledge exchange, the business sessions involved discussions on emerging trends especially with respect to digital communication. Some of the other key topics covered were, Evolution of PR and Specialized PR, Technology PR and Social Sector PR.
Coca-Cola India Receives Global Golden Peacock Award For Corporate Social Responsibility
Of the three Global Golden Peacock awards given at Vilamoura in Portugal Coca-Cola India once again bagged a special commendation for its contribution in India towards its efforts in communities-for replenishment of ground water and setting a target of year 2009 to be water neutral. The first award was given to Brandesco Banco, Brazil and the second award was bagged by Tata Steel, India.
The Deputy Prime Minister of Portugal, Antonio Castro Guerra, gave away the award to Deepak Jolly, VP-Public Affairs & Communications, Coca-Cola India in the presence of Dr Ola Ullsten former Prime Minister of Sweden.
This latest award in 2009 comes closely on the heels of Pegasus Corporate Social Responsibility Gold Award 2008, instituted by Readers Digest, a publication of the India Today Group- country's leading media house won by Coca-Cola India. The award was given for Coca-Cola India's partnership with India’s leading NGO - BAIF for spreading awareness amongst school students, across India, using an innovative medium like a specially commissioned animation film, "Our Environment - Let Us Protect It". The film aims to reach over 20,000 schools and millions of students. For greater impact, the film has also been translated in regional languages like Marathi and Hindi.
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Reader's Digest Pegasus Gold Award for CSR
Coca-Cola India won the Gold award for its partnership with India’s leading NGO - BAIF for spreading awareness amongst school students, across India, using an innovative medium like a specially commissioned animation film - Our Environment - Let Us Protect It.
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Winner of the 'Golden Peacock Environment Management Award - 2009
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd , Bhopal also won the 'Golden Peacock Environment Management Award - 2009' by the awards Jury, under the Chairmanship of Justice P N Bhagwati, former Chief Justice of India and Member, UN Human Rights Commission.
The awards were presented at special Gala Awards Nite during the Global Convention on Climate Change, in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.
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Coca-Cola India's Environment Calendar Bags Gold At PRCI Corporate Collateral Awards
Coca-Cola India bagged the Gold Award for its Environment Calendar. The Corporate Collateral awards were conferred upon by Public Relations Council of India (PRCI).
Prema, renowned Actor of Karnataka cinema and social worker presented the award to Deepak Jolly, Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications, Coca-Cola India. The awards were presented at 'PRoactive', a global meet on the role of PR and Corporate Communications with special emphasis on social issues organized by Public Relations Council of India. Also present at the event were M B Jayaram, Chairman Emirates, PRCI and R Neelamegham, Chairman, PRCI, Bangalore chapter.
Speaking at the event, Deepak Jolly said, "Coca-Cola in India is committed to preserving, protecting and enhancing Environment. At Coca-Cola we have resolved to progressively reduce our use of natural resources even as our business continues to grow. This is our mission to Live Positively. The annual calendar is another positive step in this direction and this year it captures the thoughts of younger generation on environment."
Institutionalized in the year 2007, the annual calendar for the year 2007, was based on the theme of 'Water Conservation'. In 2008, the calendar chose 'Environment Preservation' as its theme. Every year, the calendar is distributed to over 30,000 stakeholders which include Government, NGOs, media, trade associations, industry and consumers.
The 2009 calendar carried the theme of Climate change. The top 12 paintings were chosen on the theme of Climate change to be showcased as a leaf of every month. The paintings were selected from a painting competition organized on World Environment day where more than 5000 children participated on the theme of Global Warming and Climate Change.
In addition, each leaf of the 2009 calendar is supported by an Environmental message in Sanskrit, taken from ‘Rig Veda’, one of the ancient scriptures of India.
“We are continuously working with NGOs, Government, business partners and communities to address various environmental challenges that affect our society and business. Annual calendar plays an instrumental role and is a great tool in spreading information and awareness on highlighting various issues concerning environment, water and climate”, Deepak Jolly further added.
Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) is a non-political organization of professionals in the field of public relations, communications, advertising, education and many other allied services, providing industry professionals an opportunity to serve their community by encouraging high ethical standards in their respective areas of work. PRCI today, has emerged as one of the foremost platforms for PR professionals for global exchange of ideas in many areas of public relations such as corporate communications, advertising, reputation management, academics.
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CII Award for Coca-Cola Unit in South India
Hindustan Coca-Cola beverages Pvt Ltd, Atmakuru in Andhra Pradesh was recently conferred the prestigious "National Award for Excellence in Water Management, 2008" by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The award was given in the 'Water Efficient Unit' category and was presented by Ponnala Lakshmaiah,Minister for Major Irrigation, Andhra Pradesh Government. The award recognizes Coca-Cola's efforts in implementing the innovative Nidumukkala Water Conservation Project for restoring water bodies and linking them with Nagarjuana Sagar Canal.
Receiving the award Sudhanshu Pokhriyal - Director, Hyderabad & Coastal Operations, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited said, "Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages is committed to taking constructive steps in the area of water stewardship. The Atmakuru Water Conservation Project is yet another endeavor in this direction. Going forward, we will continue to focus on Water conservation efforts and work with communities for sustainable development."
Sudhanshu Pokhriyal, Director, Hyderabad & Coastal Operations, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited also figured 53rd in the list of 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics, 2008. The list is prepared by New York based Ethisphere Institute, a leading international think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics and sustainability.
About the Nidumukkala Water Conservation Project, Atmakuru
The Nidumukkala Water Conservation Project aims at ensuring sustainable development of the village community by improving its water sources for domestic and irrigation purposes. The project was implemented by Nilagiri Foundation and the local community. The work involved de-silting of two adjacent ponds to the extent of 20,000 cubic feet of mud and silt accumulated over many decades, besides cleaning and de-silting of a third pond, where the overflow of first two ponds reaches through an underground channel covering 1500 meters.
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Golden Peacock Environment Management Award goes to Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Limited (HCCB), Atmakuru, Andhra Pradesh unit has won the prestigious 2008 Golden Peacock award for Environment Management. The award recognizes the unit's efforts in water management and conservation, energy management solutions and setting high standards in environment management.
Bill Schultz, Chief Executive Officer, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Limited and Director of Hyderabad and Coastal Andhra Pradesh operations, Sudhanshu Pokhriyal received the award on behalf of the Company at the Global Convention on Climate Change organized by the World Environment Foundation and the World Council for Corporate Governance, from former Prime Minister of Sweden Ola Ullsten, at a function in the Himalayan foothills of Palampur. The awards were decided by a distinguished panel of judges under the chairmanship of former Chief Justice of India, Justice P. N. Bhagwati.
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Coca-Cola India wins the Golden Peacock Global Award for Corporate Social Responsibility - 2008
Coca-Cola India was awarded the coveted 'Golden Peacock Global Award for Corporate Social Responsibility - 2008. This award recognizes the Company's efforts in water conservation and management and its community development initiatives. Dr. Ola Ullsten, former Prime Minister of Sweden and Chairman of the Awards jury presented the award to the Company at the 3rd Global Conference on Social Responsibility in Vilamoura, Portugal. Deepak Jolly, Vice-President, Public Affairs & Communication received the award on behalf of the Company in the presence of many distinguished business and public leaders and CSR experts.
Speaking on the occasion, 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."
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Coca-Cola India wins the Fourth consecutive 'Bhagidari Award' for its efforts in water conservation and community development
Coca-Cola India won the Delhi Government's 'Bhagidari Award' for the fourth consecutive year for its efforts in water conservation and community development. Deepak Jolly, Vice-President, Public Affairs and Communications, Coca-Cola India, received the award on behalf of the Company from the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Ms. Sheila Dikshit at the Bhagidari Utsav 2007 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Coca-Cola India also announced its plans to commission 50 RWH structures across the country during the current year, 10 of which will be installed in Delhi. The Company has showcased a series of programs and initiatives at the Bhagidari Utsav which will be rolled out across the country to spread awareness on water conservation. Among these is the introduction of a simple yet effective device - 'Drip Gauge'- which sensitizes people to use water, wisely.
On receiving the award, Mr. Deepak Jolly, Vice-President, Public Affairs and Communications, Coca-Cola India, said, "We are honoured to get this award and we are thankful to the government and to the residents of Delhi for giving us an opportunity to partner them in the community development initiatives. The Company is committed to work with stakeholders and communities across India in its bid to contribute to mutual growth and development."
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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. |
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. |
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), receiving 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.
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 Bawari & Kale Hanuman ki Bawari - 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 Sahaia 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 gave 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.
Coca-Cola wins Bhagidari Award- Fourth time in a row
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Hon’ble CM visiting the Company stall at the Bhagidari Utsav 2007 |
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The Company wins the Delhi government’s Bhagidari Award for the fourth consecutive year |
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Mr. A. K. Walia being briefed on the ’Drip Gauge’ |
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.
’Water Efficient Unit’ Award to Coca-Cola India
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd, Varanasi unit was conferred 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 |
World Environment Foundation Confers Golden Peacock Environment Management Special Commendation to Coca-Cola's Varanasi Unit
Hon'ble Minister for Power & Environment, Himachal Pradesh, Smt. Vidhya Stokes giving away the Golden Peacock Award to Mr. Ashutosh Bhardwaj, Area Operations Director, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. |
The World Environment Foundation (WEF) conferred the “Golden Peacock Environment Management Special Commendation” for the year 2006 by a Jury headed by Justice P N Bhagwati, Former Chief Justice of India and Chairman UN Human Rights Commission to Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited, Mehandiganj, and Varanasi.
The Special Commendation was presented by the Chief Guest Smt. Vidhya Stokes, Hon'ble Minister of Power and Environment, Government of Himachal Pradesh at a special ceremony on 10th June 2006 at Agricultural University Auditorium Palampur (HP).
This prestigious Golden Peacock Environment Management Special Commendation for the year 2006 is given in recognition for following world-class environment practices. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited, Varanasi, is ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and HACCP based Food Safety Management System* certified bottling plant in UP. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited, Varanasi unit was adjudged as winner by an eminent jury of experts after a thorough evaluation of the plant’s compliance with a WEF prescribed program assessment format related to environment management system implementation. The assessment covered a period of one year from 1st April 2005 to 31st March 2006.
More About Golden Peacock Environment Management (GPEM) Special Commendation
The GPEM Special Commendation is designed to encourage and recognize effective implementation of environmental management system and this achievement has been made possible by the plant’s adherence to Coca-Cola’s total quality program called The Coca-Cola Quality system (TCCQS). TCCQS encompasses 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.
World Environment Foundation 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.
Coca-Cola India bags Best Bhagidari Award third time in a row- a hat trick achieved for its unflinching support to the community
- The Company has already executed nearly 200 rain water harvesting structures across 17 states
- Coca-Cola India has plans to undertake 40 new rain water harvesting projects during the current year
The company is also working with local communities in various states on projects like Paper & PET recycling, education and clean environment projectsCoca-Cola India was conferred the Best Bhagidari Award in the Bhagidari Utsav, a colourful event organized to acknowledge & appreciate the success of the partnership between the Delhi Government & the Civic Agencies, Citizen Groups, Corporates & NGOs in the field of water conservation , environment management & Community Development programmes . Around twelve thousand people from Delhi gathered at Pragati Maidan to celebrate the bonhomie, their Bhagidari with the government. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Ms Sheila Dixit presented Mr. Atul Singh, President & CEO, and Coca-Cola India, with a citation for the path breaking initiatives undertaken by the company in the field of Rain Water Harvesting, Paper Recycling, Tree Plantation Drive & PET recycling projects in Delhi.
The Company has already executed nearly 200 rain water harvesting structures across 17 states & has plans to undertake 40 new rain water harvesting projects during the current year.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Atul Singh said that "Water is a subject that is loaded with urgency and even emotion. It is a critical global challenge and it will take a wide variety of efforts, most of them at a local level to overcome the problem. At Coca-Cola we have undertaken numerous projects across the country in partnership with local communities for their development and we continue to look for areas where private-public partnerships can bring about good results."
Myriad cultural programmes were organized to add colour to the event including Bhagidari Dance, songs, plays where children participated actively to entertain the crowd & also to spread the message of Bhagidari. Various stalls were also organized to showcase the work done by the Delhi Government in partnership with Civic Agencies, Citizen Groups, Corporates & NGOs.
Coca-Cola India was the only Corporate to be conferred with this prestigious Bhagidari Award.
World Environment Foundation Awards – 2005
Golden Peacock Environment Management Award to Kaladera unit
- Coca-Cola to double the efforts for rainwater recharge in Kaladera
- Recognition for world-class environment practices
- Former Prime Minister of Sweden confers the honour on the management team
- Adjudged as the best unit in the Food & Beverages category
- Unit is certified with ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and HACCP*
- Plant qualified on stringent selection criteria of an eminent jury of experts
- New rainwater recharge shafts at Kaladera to augment groundwater availability; to be commissioned by August 2005
The Golden Peacock Award (Environmental Management) 2005 being awarded to HCCBPL, Jaipur plant by Dr Ola Ullsten, former Prime Minister of Sweden
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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 India’s 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.
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 (up to 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.
Environment Appreciation Award to Coca-Cola, Jalpaiguri Unit
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
 Coca-Cola India, Jalpaiguri unit was felicitated with the ‘Environment Appreciation Certificate, 2005’.It was presented under the aegis of ‘Environment Excellence Award, 2005”, an initiative of West Bengal Cleaner Product Centre. Shri Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee gave away the award to Mr. Rahul Sharan, Area General Manager.
The award is given in recognition of the efforts to protect & preserve the environment through proactive environmental practices. The Company has done commendable efforts in the field of Rain Water Harvesting in the water deficient areas & recycling of used PET bottles.
Laurels for Coca-Cola India, Kaladera unit, for efficient use of water
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Mr. Anupam Sharma- Assistant Production Manager receiving the award on behalf of the company |
 Coca-Cola India, Kaladera unit has been recognized as a ‘Water Efficient Unit’ across Industries at the ‘National Award for Excellence in Water Management’ held at CII-Godrej GBC, Hyderabad on December 19 & 20, 2005.It has been adjudged as one of the 27 most water efficient units for its Water Management practices.
- CII recognizes Coca-Cola, Kaladera Unit with “Innovative Project Award”
- Only Unit across beverage industry to get the recognition
- Coca-Cola, Kaladera, only industrial unit from Rajasthan to get recognition
It has also been recognized as one of the top three units across industries in India for ‘Innovative Project Award’.
Both the awards were presented by Dr K S Jawahar Reddy, IAS, Managing Director, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board.
Mr. Anupam Sharma- Assistant Production Manager, received the award on behalf of the Company
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.
Environment Appreciation Award to Coca-Cola, Jalpaiguri Unit.
Coca-Cola India, Jalpaiguri unit was felicitated with the ‘Environment Appreciation Certificate, 2005’.It was presented under the aegis of ‘Environment Excellence Award, 2005”, an initiative of West Bengal Cleaner Product Centre. Shri Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee gave away the award to Mr. Rahul Sharan, Area General Manager.
The award is given in recognition of the efforts to protect & preserve the environment through proactive environmental practices. The Company has done commendable efforts in the field of Rain Water Harvesting in the water deficient areas & recycling of used PET bottles.
Bhubaneswar Team wins 2005 Pollution Control Excellence Award!
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The winning Bhubaneswar Team with their trophy |
The "Pollution Control Excellence Award" for 2005 has been awarded to HCCBPL Khurda unit, by the Orissa State Pollution Control Board. The award went to the Khurda team for achieving excellence in implementation of pollution control systems in the plant and for their constant efforts for protection of the environment.
The Pollution Control Excellence Award is an annual award given to industries that excel in environment protection. Khurda's multiple initiatives - PET recycling, Vermicomposting and Rain water harvesting, in addition to its Environment practices to prevent/control pollution bagged the unit this award. Khurda beat over 20 shortlisted industries throughout the state for the award.
The award was presented on the 23rd Foundation Day Celebration of the State Pollution Control Board, Orissa by S.P.Nanda, Principal Secretary, Dept. of Environment & Forests Govt. of Orissa on 16th September 2005. The Award was received by the Region - Vice President Mr. T. Krishna Kumar. Speaking on the occasion Mr. L.N.Pattnaik - PCB Chairman lauded the efforts of the company in the field of environment protection.
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited, Dasna unit, bags the “Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2004”
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Dasna unit has won the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2004 |
Ameenpur Unit, Andhra Pradesh awarded with Environment Management Award 2003 |
The Dasna unit near Delhi in Ghaziabad has been awarded the prestigious “Golden Peacock Environment Management Award – 2004 (GPEMA- 2004)” for excellent environment practices and effective control of environmental impact.
The Dasna unit won this award in the Food & Beverage Industry category for its environment practices among hundreds of entries received from across the country. The annual award winner is decided on the basis of a rigorous assessment procedure, which includes a visit to the facility by a team of experts.
Speaking on the occasion, Division President and CEO, Coca-Cola India said, “We are proud to win this coveted award. At Coca-Cola we are committed to preserve, protect and enhance the environment and this simple belief guides us in everything that we do. We will continue to further improve our systems and are confident of making a significant positive impact on our environment in times to come.”
Baddi Unit Bags
Environment Management Award 2004 |
The award will be formally presented to the company shortly by Institute of Directors, an independent body that recognizes the achievements of manufacturing units under the categories of Environment, Quality and Corporate Governance, in association with World Environment Foundation (WEF), at an official function during the 6th World Congress on Environment Management.
The Dasna plant achieved this distinction by adhering to The Coca-Cola Company’s internal global quality program called The Coca-Cola Quality System (TCCQS). TCCQS not only covers environment management, but also takes into consideration other business aspects such as safety and loss Prevention (SLP), product quality, packaging quality, process capability improvement and customer satisfaction. Strict compliance with TCCQS, often rated as a programme equivalent to the internationally reputed ISO 14001 System, has also enabled all the company-owned bottling plants in the country to successfully get the coveted ISO 14001 Certification from Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
The award has been granted after a thorough evaluation of Dasna plant’s compliance with a WEF prescribed program assessment format over a period of 1 year from 1st April 2003 to 31st Mach 2004 during which several environmental performance indicators were monitored and evaluated according to WEF’s stringent parameters: energy use, water use, wastewater discharge, compliance with Government regulations and resource utilization.
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 award is given both in manufacturing and service sectors.
Coca-Cola India Receives Bhagidari Award From The Delhi Government
-Only Corporate to be presented with this award in recognition for its Citizenship Program-
Honourable Chief Minister of Delhi, Ms. Sheila Dikshit presented a Commendation Certificate to Coca-Cola India for its contribution in the Bhagidari scheme recognizing the Company's efforts and contribution towards community development programs. The Company received the award at a glittering ceremony during the Bhagidari Utsav at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The Utsav was attended by more than 5,000 citizens of the city. Bhagidari celebrates the spirit of collective responsibility between citizens and Government agencies for improving urban infrastructure and environment.
On receiving the award, Division President, said, We are honoured to get this recognition. Citizenship at Coca-Cola India is integral to our business and we continue to work with local communities across the country.
Coca-Cola India has implemented a host of citizenship projects in Delhi under the Bhagidari scheme including:
- Rainwater harvesting projects
- Clean Delhi Campaign in association with the Government of Delhi
- PET and Paper recycling projects in schools
- Tree plantation drives with Department of Environment
- Vermi-composting
The company had earlier also received a special award from the Delhi Government in 2002 for its active participation in the Bhagidari programme.
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