Poverty Footprint Study on how the Coca Cola - Oxfam America

Oxfam America is an international relief and
development organization that creates lasting
solutions to poverty, hunger and injustice. Together
with individuals and local groups in more than
90 countries, Oxfam saves lives, helps people
overcome poverty and fights for social justice. Oxfam
America is one of the 14 affiliates in the international
confederation, Oxfam International.
Oxfam America is keenly aware that the private
sector’s real power lies not in its philanthropy, but
in its core business practices, which may have
positive or negative consequences for communities.
Oxfam America engages with companies seeking
to leverage their resources, creativity and influence
to pro-poor ends. Oxfam America also aims to raise
awareness around corporate impacts, empower
communities to engage companies effectively, and
strengthen government oversight.
Oxfam believes that companies should:
Take responsibility for their economic, political and
social impacts on poverty across their value chains and
spheres of influence
Avoid negative impacts, including the infringement of
human rights, with a particular focus on women and
vulnerable communities
Assess and report on their impacts in a transparent
and participatory manner
Build participatory and accountable processes with
stakeholders throughout their operations and value chains
Where appropriate, and transparently, use their full range
of influence to promote best practices and pro-poor policies
with government and industry
Seek opportunities to bring local suppliers into their
value chains, empower women and innovate new
products, services and ways of doing business to address
development challenges.
6 Exploring the links between international business and poverty reduction
As part of an international confederation, Oxfam works
in more than 90 countries including Mali, shown here.