Environment Review - The Coca-Cola Company

Environment Review / Water Stewardship
WHAT ARE OUR OBJECTIVES
AND TARGETS IN EUROPE?
• Reduce. We are increasing the efficiency of our water
use by 20% between 2004 and 2012.
• Recycle. We are ensuring that all the wastewater
from our processes is returned to the environment
at a standard that is clean enough to support aquatic
lifeor use by farmers. In 2008, 96% of our plants met
this standard. Our target for 2010 is 100%.
• Replenish. We are protecting watersheds and
supporting community water programmes.
Our long-term goal is to be ‘water neutral’
by 2020, returning to the environment as
much water as we take out for our drinks
and processes.
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WHY Does WateR steWaRDsHip
MatteR to coca-coLa?
Water is an infinitely renewable natural resource,
but is nevertheless in short supply in some
parts of Europe. Meeting the needs of people,
agriculture and businesses can have adverse
effects on rivers and wetlands. In some drier
regions of the world, water shortages are
already acute. Climate change and population
growth will make things worse, particularly
in the most vulnerable parts of the world.
Benefits of water efficiency
Water is the principal ingredient of all our
drinks. It is essential directly in their production,
and indirectly in growing the fruit, spices and
sugars from our agricultural supply chain.
Without water we would not have a viable
business. That is why water stewardship
is our principal sustainability concern.
Reduce
Recycle
Replenish
all the wastewater from our
processes is returned to the
environment at a standard
that is clean enough to
support aquatic life